Who We Are

During her career in education, Windsor Law LLC learned to coordinate programs for her special needs students. Through her passion for the children she taught, Ms. Windsor decided to become an attorney, specifically for the purpose of increasing her ability to support parents of special needs children. During law school, Ms. Windsor discovered that she also has a disability, ADHD and dyslexia. She had to learn how to use the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) to advocate for her own education in order to get the accommodations she needed to pass her classes and complete her legal education. By serving as her own advocate, Ms. Windsor received the accommodations she needed, which took her from earning average grades to earning A’s and B’s, including earning the highest grades on three occasions in her class.

Ms. Windsor is an active member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPPA), which allows her to stay abreast of state and federal laws governing special education rights. She is also a member of the Florida Bar Administrative Law Section, Sarasota Bar Association, Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court and Florida Association of Women Lawyers.

A Florida native, Ms. Windsor is a graduate of Sarasota High School and Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1979. After raising her daughter and enjoying a successful career as a classroom teacher, she attended law school in Michigan, obtaining her Juris Doctor Degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2009. Ms. Windsor was on the Dean’s List. She earned Certificate of Merit Awards in Constitutional Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Florida Comparative Procedure. Ms. Windsor was admitted to practice in Florida in 2010.

Learn more about attorney Windsor’s professional background using the link below:

• Jane Elizabeth Windsor

Educational Certifications

• Art History Curriculum for Art Teacher Certification, 2001
• Graduate-level Elementary Education Certification, ABECA Curriculum Private School, 2000

Honors And Awards

• Super Lawyers
• Elite Top Attorney
• Women on the Scene
• 12th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Award for One Hundred Plus Hours of Donated Time

Professional Associations And Memberships

• Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL), 2013 to Present
• Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), 2011 to Present

Mitch comes to Windsor law as an extremely proficient and experienced education law attorney and trial attorney after overseeing the legal department for the School District of Manatee for almost a decade. He was the Assistant Superintendent of Administration.

Mitch was one of the most cross-trained individuals in the school district. Mitchell was the attorney in charge of the Legal Department. He also oversaw Public Records, Charter Schools, and Risk Management as well as the Office of Professional Standards. Mitchell also launched and oversaw the entire Guardian Program after the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. He took immense pride training every class of guardians.

One of the most fulfilling responsibilities was Mitchell’s role as an Exceptional Student Education Attorney. Assisting the school district on countless IEP meetings, 504 Plan meetings, Manifestation Determination meetings, Behavioral reassignment meetings, Parenting issues, and Court proceedings.

Mitchell proudly has certifications from Florida State University in Public Records, Sunshine Laws, and Ethics. Mitchell is a master of FERPA and educational records of students. Also, he has expertise in the new Parental Bill of Rights. He often defended numerous complaints filed against the School District, including Office of Civil Rights, State Complaints and complaints from the Florida Department of Education Office of the Inspector General.

Mitch was born and raised in California then moved to NY where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology from New York University and earned the Founders Day Award, for the highest scholastic preferment by New York University. Mitchell also obtained his master’s degree in liberal arts from New York University. Mitchell graduated cum laude from his law school Yeshiva University.

Mitchell is one of the few attorneys in the Country to be admitted to the California Bar, New York Bar and Florida Bar.

Prior to moving from NY to Florida, Mitch served as House Counsel to American International Group, the largest insurance company in the world as a trial attorney. Mitchell also worked for Eagle Insurance Company defending clients in numerous motor vehicle and property cases. Mitchell also had the pleasure of working for State Farm Insurance Company as their trial attorney. Mitch routinely tried cases in the hardest venues in New York.

Mitchell went into private practice and served as a Partner of Torino & Bernstein. Mitchell oversaw the New York City Housing Authority Account for almost a decade. He successfully tried countless cases for the firm.

Proudly married to his gorgeous wife Joanna for over thirty years. He takes considerable pride in her being a Realtor and the Top Producer in the region for Keller Williams on the Water.

Mitch and Joanna are the proud parents of three accomplished children. One child has built a successful career as a realtor. Two have dedicated their careers to education, with one specializing in Exceptional Student Education and the other in Elementary Education.

Their family’s commitment to serving others through education and their community is a source of great pride.

Attorney Teitelbaum’s school district experience and litigation background makes him an ideal addition to Windsor Law. His unique skills are a complement to all our staff and are of tremendous benefit for our clients.

Learn more about attorney Teitelbaum’s professional background using the link below:

• Mitchell “Mitch” Teitelbaum

Senior Administrative Assistant

Amy Lanman has been part of Windsor Education Law since 2015, joining the firm when it consisted of just three people with a shared vision of making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. She is proud to have been part of the firm’s growth into the compassionate, client-focused practice it is today.

Amy enjoys supporting families as they navigate the complexities of special education and disability law. Her creativity, dedication, and genuine desire to help others makes her a valued member of the Windsor Education Law team.

Her diverse professional background includes serving as:

• Assistant to the Medical Director and Director of Care Management in a hospital setting
• Director of High School Programming at a private school
• Director of Administration for a childcare center
• YMCA Camp Director
• Youth soccer coach for more than 20 years

As the mother of five children, Amy brings compassion, creativity, and a family-centered perspective to her work. Because of her background she recognizes solutions others may overlook, combined with her appreciation for the unique strengths of every student, making her an invaluable member of the Windsor Education Law team.

Administrative Assistant

Kathleen is honored to be part of the Windsor Law family, where she has witnessed Jane and Mitch’s exceptional legal expertise, integrity, and unwavering dedication to advocating for students and families throughout Florida. She considers it a privilege to work alongside professionals whose compassion matches their commitment to making a meaningful difference.
Kathleen has a deep love for life, people, and diversity, celebrating the uniqueness of every student. She lived in Europe for 17 years while working for the U.S. government, where she experienced history firsthand by helping chip away at the Berlin Wall and assisting German families who had been separated by this barrier reunite. She is fluent in English, German and is currently learning Spanish.

As a Life Counselor, Holistic Health Practitioner, and holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Metaphysics, Kathleen has spent more than 40 years helping others transform their lives through holistic health and compassionate guidance.

Family is at the center of her life. Her two children, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren are her greatest joys.

Emotional Support Wackadoodle

Ruthie loves children, adults and other dogs. She is three and a half years old and a mix of sheepdog, poodle, Australian shepherd and border collie. She is a working dog with a big heart.

She is passionate about chasing her ball and being able to cuddle and provide emotional support wherever needed.