Meet Our Team
Adam Dayan, Esq
Founder & Owner
Adam Dayan established his own law practice, Law Offices of Adam Dayan, PLLC, in 2009, to focus on representing individuals with a wide range of special needs.
In 2020, Adam added Special Needs Trust Planning to his law firm’s services to provide special needs trusts and select estate planning services to help our clients plan for the long-term care of their special needs children.
Representatives
Marina Ali
Law Clerk
Marina brings extensive litigation experience and a strong commitment to advocating for students with disabilities and their families. Prior to joining the firm, Marina worked in special education law, handling matters under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) at both the administrative and federal levels. Her experience includes due process hearings, pre-hearing conferences, witness examination, negotiations, appeals, and preparing families for Committee on Special Education meetings.
Bradley Click
Associate Attorney
Bradley Click is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Adam Dayan, where he advocates for students with disabilities and their families throughout the special education process. Bradley works closely with parents to help them navigate the complexities of special education law and ensure their children receive the services and placements they’re entitled to.
Case Support Team
Alexandra Martinesi
Case Management Supervisor
Alexandra Martinesi is the Case Management Supervisor at the Law Offices of Adam Dayan, PLLC, where she advocates for families navigating the special education process. With a career that spans from corporate human resources to nonprofit legal advocacy, she brings both strategic efficiency and genuine compassion to every case. Alexandra works closely with parents to help them understand each step and ensure their children receive the services and support they deserve.
Pamela Bernal
Paralegal
Pamela Bernal is a dedicated Legal Assistant at our firm, bringing with her several years of experience in healthcare. Through her professional and academic endeavors, Pamela, who also goes by Pam, has developed a profound interest in studying different populations and behaviors to uncover deeper truths about peoples’ needs.
Leonel "Leo" Carrasco
Implementation and Fee Claims Specialist
Leonel Carrasco is a professional with a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Liberty University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Appalachian State University. With a strong foundation in insurance operations, claims management, and legal support, they bring a unique blend of analytical, operational, and client-focused expertise.
Kaitlyn Boeckel
Senior Paralegal
Kait Boeckel is a dedicated professional with a strong academic background and a passion for education. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Classical Studies from the esteemed University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jonah Ratner
Paralegal
Jonah Ratner is a proactive and hardworking paralegal dedicated to helping special needs students. This passion comes from his experience growing up with his older brother, Ben, who went through his own struggles in early education. Ben is now thriving, and their shared childhood experiences gave Jonah the opportunity to volunteer at and fundraise for the Faison School of Autism.
Operations Team
Elissa Stanton
Operations Director
Elissa is the Operations Director at our Firm, where she plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our business operations. With a strong focus on organizational efficiency, she enables our team to concentrate on meeting client needs effectively.
Kristine Champagne
Executive Assistant
Kristine Champagne is the Executive Assistant to Adam Dayan. Having relocated from Ottawa, ON, Canada in January 2017, she saw the move as an opportunity to expand her knowledge and skills while ensuring that her work continues to be meaningful and helpful to others.