A key part of any civil case is the proper filing of motions, or requests. These can be used to set procedures during a trial or to get rulings on the discovery of evidence. This can get complicated, but a civil attorney can help take care of all the details.
So what rights do you and your learning disabled child have under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)? Basically, under this act your child has the right to a free public education and resources that have been tailored for his specific special needs.
The worst thing a client can ever do is to withhold information from his or her legal counsel. Doing so reduces the chances of a favorable ruling because the attorney cannot give the proper advice nor craft a proper defense.
The Massachusetts School Attendance Act of 1852 launched the movement toward compulsory attendance in America. The law required all children between the ages of 8 and 14 to attend school for at least 12 weeks a year.
If you believe you have been discriminated against, or harassed in the workplace, your first step should be to report the conduct to a supervisor. It's best to have your complaint documented with your employer before seeking legal advice, as it bolsters any future course of action.
Did you receive a loan or another type of financial aid while you were in college? If you cannot meet a loan repayment schedule for any reason, you have the right to request forbearance from the lender, under which the payments may be reduced for a specific period of time.
Punitive damages are a rare occurrence in a civil law case. They are ordered only when the defendant's actions have been particularly offensive. For example, a surgeon who leaves a medical instrument inside a patient after surgery could face punitive damages.
If your child has a disability, you can take legal action to see that his or her rights are protected. However, each state and each district may take a different approach to protecting those rights. Talk with an education law attorney for a complete understanding of what is involved when it comes to students with disabilities.
So what exactly constitutes a “civil” matter? These are situations that deal with relationships between people. Civil litigation proceedings are governed by statutes set forth by legislators.
While the 1974 Equal Education Opportunities Act prohibited discrimination in schools, the sad truth is that it still happens to this day. If this occurs with your child, then an education lawyer will help to ensure that this issue is given all of the weight that it deserves.
Before you file a civil case, you must know if you have a valid case. Frivolous lawsuits or lawsuits filed simply to harass the other party can result in the complainant losing the case and being severely penalized. Consult with a civil attorney before taking any action.
If you have begun the IDEA process for your child and have hit an obstacle with the school district, then hiring an education lawyer is going to be your best option. This might include the school district refusing a specific request or a complete denial of your rights to have your child tested.
Some of the most common civil actions filed are personal injury lawsuits intended to collect damages for debilitating injuries. These can be filed against the one responsible for the injury or the company or government agency that, through neglect, allowed the injury to occur.
Under current education law, students with any kind of disability have the right to an appropriate education plan that has been designed specifically for their individual needs. In addition, a school district may not discriminate in any way against a student with a disability.
An attorney's job is not simply to do battle in court on behalf of his clients. In fact, a huge part of his or her responsibility is to counsel clients on a course of action that leads to the best possible outcome. This may include urging them to settle or compromise instead of taking their chances in a courtroom.
Sometimes parents react with legal action before they know all of the details of any given situation. If your district is facing litigation from a parent or parent group, your faculty and staff need the legal protection an attorney experienced in education law can provide.
Do you feel that you’ve been fired from your job illegally? We can help determine if your legal and civil rights were indeed violated and fight for you to get the compensation you deserve.
In Ancient Greece, the orators who served as lawyers were forbidden to receive payment for the services they rendered. However, this rule did not stop these ancient lawyers from practicing their trade as they simply ignored it.
Did you know that even in at-will employment, an employee's military status can affect his rights? By law, employers can't base hiring, firing, or adverse workplace decisions on whether an enlisted employee is on active duty, or has been called to active duty.
Under education law in the United States, disabled individuals cannot be discriminated against in the educational process. Legally, they are entitled to any and all reasonable accommodations necessary to allow them to learn the same subjects in the same facilities as students who are not disabled.
If you believe you have been discriminated against but are not sure what to do or who to sue, we can help. Our team of legal professionals will review all your information, and make sure everything is in order before proceeding.
Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, there are 13 different disability categories. You child must fall into one of the categories to qualify for special education accommodations. A lawyer who focuses on education law can explain the qualification process.
Hiring a civil lawyer for your personal accident case can lead to a higher settlement. Insurance payouts are three-and-a-half times higher when a victim of an accident hires a lawyer, according to a study by the Insurance Research Council.
Tapping Reeve opened the first law school in America. During the Revolutionary War, he tutored aspiring lawyers, but in 1784, he built a small school building, adopted a formal curriculum, scheduled classes and launched the Litchfield Law School.
