Carla Fassbender, Esq. M.Ed.

After a rewarding career in public education, Attorney Fassbender started Fassbender Law, PLLC 

Attorney Fassbender began working in the field of education law as a student intern in 2015. She has dedicated her practice to representing students and families in matters of special education, student discipline, and other educational matters with her primary practice in North Carolina. She is also licensed to represent clients in Washington, D.C and South Carolina.  As a former public school teacher with over 15 years experience, Attorney Fassbender has attended 100s of IEP and 504 meetings.  In addition to filing lawsuits and assisting with dispute resolution, Attorney Fassbender serves as a special education advocate at IEP and 504 meetings and consults with families regarding educational planning and future-focused goals.  Attorney Fassbender has the skill level, expertise, and education to fight for the rights of her clients.

Attorney Fassbender graduated Cum Laude from Charlotte School of Law where she worked as a LexisNexis Student Ambassador, participated in the Wills Clinic, served as a teaching assistant, and helped lead the American Bar Association’s 4th Circuit Law Student Division and the school’s Native American Law Student Association.

She holds a master's degree in educational leadership from American College of Education and an undergraduate degree in Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. 

Attorney Fassbender maintains a North Carolina Teaching License in the areas of School Administrator: Principal, Spanish K-12, Science 6-9, and Mathematics 6-9.

 When she is not advocating for the rights of others, Attorney Fassbender enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, exploring the great outdoors, and spending time with her family.