I speak for children throughout Madison County, proudly serving as a court-appointed guardian to at-risk children. They deserve the utmost we can give.
If you are having a hard time getting your child the help he or she needs, then hiring a special education lawyer is going to be your best bet. They will be able to help you get your child the educational services and resources he or she is entitled to.
Claims against police departments can be difficult due to the amount of evidence that must be secured. Our civil attorneys can gather the records, police statements, witness statements, and other documents needed to prove misconduct.
The law profession was said to have started in Ancient Greece. However, there were stumbling blocks for people who served as lawyers back then, one of which was the law that forbade them from taking payment for the services they rendered.
If you believe your child’s rights have been violated by the public school that he or she attends, the first thing you should do is file a complaint with the school district. If the district does not act on the complaint, or you believe the response was unsatisfactory or inappropriate, speak with an attorney to understand what recourse you may have.
Although the federal government has passed laws forbidding unfair hiring practices, it still happens more than anyone would like to admit. If you feel you’ve been passed over for a promotion because of the color of your skin, you may have a case.
It isn't true that school officials try to keep all severely disabled children in classrooms isolated from the rest of the school population. In fact, perhaps the biggest goal of special education laws is to keep disabled students in classrooms with those who are not disabled unless there are extreme circumstances involved.
What to do, whether to settle, and when to settle are difficult questions for those who are involved with civil action. An attorney practicing civil law is in the best position to advise you on the best course of action at every stage of the proceedings.
If you had a problem with your foot, you wouldn’t go to an eye doctor, right? The same thing is true when it comes to lawyers. If you have a problem involving education rights or standards, then you should go see a specialized education lawyer.
There are basically two types of civil suits: those that award damages and others that issue orders. Damages are involved when personal injury or property damage has occurred, whereas orders are necessary when the civil suit is about preventing or allowing certain actions.
Many states have a zero tolerance status when it comes to expulsion, which means that once a student is expelled, they are barred from being publicly educated in that state. This makes fighting an expulsion incredibly important, so you want the might of an education lawyer on your side.
Has your child been evaluated for a learning disability and the school district doesn’t agree that the disability exists? An education attorney can help prepare evidence and get expert testimony from medical professionals to help make your case.
While most companies claim their hiring practices are not influenced by race, nationality, gender, religious affiliation or sexual preference, discrimination does happen. If you feel you’ve been discriminated against, we may be able to help.
When it comes to dress code policies, school administrators cannot rely on mere speculation that a particular message on a piece of clothing will be disruptive. Without an actual disruption of school activities, or a reasonable threat of one, a court may reject a school official’s argument that the clothing ban is justified.
In the U.S. legal system, criminal and civil lawyers have different burdens of proof. In a criminal case, a claim must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. In civil cases, a lawyer must prove that the defendant's negligence more than likely caused damages.
Who needs an education attorney? You might, if you have a child in public school. In a large school district during just one school year, there were 1062 student arrests, but an analysis of the facts revealed 71% were for minor infractions.
The Textus Roffensis (1124) is really two manuscripts bound together. The first section represents the most complete version of Anglo-Saxon laws from 600 through 1100. The second contains the leadership, history, and property records of the Rochester Cathedral, where the book once resided.
Did you know that the history of education law did not begin with modern school systems but instead has been discussed by scholars and philosophers for thousands of years? In fact, Plato recommended a compulsory education system in several of his treatises.
Remember, not every legal complaint filing will be a straightforward process. In some situations, the defendant may file a counterclaim against you if they believe they were wronged or injured by you in the same situation.
As a teacher, you face a risk of legal action being taken against you on any given day – justified or not. If you have been threatened with a lawsuit, do not ignore it, seek legal help and assistance to protect yourself and your livelihood.
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.
