Attorney Laura M. Attieh will focus her practice in third party, premises liability, general liability, minor’s compromises, special education, higher education, and criminal defense. In addition to her insurance defense practice, Ms. Attieh brings with her nearly 15 years of child advocacy experience, having handled hundreds of complex and highly sensitive cases regarding children within the criminal justice system. Prior to joining Forry Ullman, Ms. Attieh served as Deputy District Attorney for Northampton County, prosecuting the largest, most complex case of human trafficking in the Lehigh Valley — obtaining a 76 ½ year-to-life imprisonment sentence protecting multiple victims. Commonwealth v. Seth Mull (Dec 2018). Ms. Attieh served as Chief Prosecutor of the Juvenile Unit, as well as on the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit, where she addressed countless cases involving juveniles within the criminal justice system related to issues of dependency, truancy, and school discipline.

Ms. Attieh states, “The interplay between such cases within special education may be overlooked, leaving parents very under-represented.” Ms. Attieh’s career experience and skills enable her to provide comprehensive and compassionate representation for children with disabilities and their families. She also represents matters in Higher Education law focusing on Title IX proceedings, academic dishonesty/suspensions, and Title VII matters. Ms. Attieh’s reputation as a remarkable trial attorney in these areas speaks for itself.