Need Lawyer in N. California

[mama2alex]

Some friends of ours need a lawyer, fast. They have not gone the route of looking for infections and other medical causes, as we have, but have had similar issues with their son - minus the sudden onset. They've gone the traditional route of meds, psychiatrists, therapy, etc.. But now there is a disagreement with the doctors and the docs have acted swiftly - calling CPS, having unauthorized communications with the school, and more. Does anyone know of a good attorney in this general area (we're near SF) who has experience dealing with doctors and CPS, and really knows this area of CA law?

 

I'm setting up a phone consult with Beth Maloney today, but it would be good to find someone local for the longer term.

 

Thanks in advance!

[EAMom]

Have you contacted Diana P.? She is local so may know of someone.

[nicklemama]

Second the idea to contact Diana Pohlman.

[EAMom]

I asked in another parent group, and someone mentioned a CA lawyer who was on Dr. Phil (the Justina Pelletier episode)She was the attorney seated in the audience on Dr. Phil when Justina's father was on:

 

Los Angeles-based family law attorney and child advocate Areva Martin.

Edited May 5, 2014 by eamom

[mama2alex]

Thank you both for responding! I just texted Diana - great idea.

 

EAMom, thanks so much for going the extra step! I will google Areva Martin and forward her name if she seems like a good fit.

 

So thankful for this forum.