Under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), you as a parent have a right to actively participate when the state or local educational agency creates your child’s individualized education plan (IEP). In addition, you and your child have the right to legally challenge any decisions and resolve any disputes concerning your child’s educational needs.
Some states have “at-will” employment, which means that an employee can be fired for any reason, or even no reason at all. However, even at-will employees are entitled to the protection of anti-discrimination laws.
Did you know that any student has the right to peacefully protest a dress code policy? Remember though, that does not mean that the student may violate the policy or engage in other activity that is legitimately banned in the school.
A civil lawyer will be familiar with the laws of your state regarding wills and custody. If you have children, experts recommend designating a guardian who will take care of your kids if you and your spouse die unexpectedly.
When it comes to special education issues, an education lawyer can help you in several ways. The lawyer can provide advice and assistance throughout the individualized education program (IEP) process, or the lawyer can be directly involved as your formal representative.
When you’re involved in a civil law matter, you may be tempted to save money by acting as your own attorney. Remember, working with a skilled civil attorney can ensure all documents are properly filled out and that your interests are fully represented.
The term “civil law” comes directly from the Latin phrase, "ius civile," law applicable to all Roman citizens. It’s based on the compilation of existing law commissioned by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century. Justinian’s laws were lost within a few decades, but were rediscovered during the 11th century.
Are you a college student receiving financial aid? Remember that you must accept legal responsibility for all agreements that you sign. Also, you must perform the work you have agreed upon if accepting College Work-Study or regular student employment.
Even if there appears to be no hard feelings as you and your spouse get divorced, legal experts do not recommend that spouses are ever represented by the same lawyer. It’s much better for each of you to have your own civil attorney, whose job is to protect your legal interests.
A child with special needs can have many legal rights that you may not know about. A consultation with an attorney can help you ensure that you have protected those rights and allow you to make sure that their needs are met.
If you have been served with a lawsuit, it’s important that you retain a civil law attorney as soon as possible. This way, you can ensure that your rights are being protected through every stage of the process.
While new business is certainly welcome, an attorney must ensure that all of his or her cases are free from conflict of interest. This ensures objectivity and the ability to work in the client's best interests.
If anyone, including a teacher or school administrator, is bullying you or your child at school, the most important first step to take is reporting the abuse to the vice principal, principal, or superintendent. Keep a journal of each time the harassment occurs and describe who was involved, where, and when it happened, and whom it was reported to.
Did you know that housing discrimination lawsuits are usually decided in federal civil court rather than in the criminal justice system? However, if violence or the threat of any force was used in the incident, then criminal proceedings may also occur.
Did you know that during the Protestant Reformation in England, education law caused quite a scandal? In fact, the suggestion that all people should be required to read so that they could examine the Bible resulted in cries of heresy.
If you have been arrested and feel that the incident was handled incorrectly, we can help. We can assist you in gathering and documenting evidence, as well as contacting witnesses and collecting statements from them.
Are you or your child receiving financial aid to attend college? Students have the right to know all of the financial aid programs and options that are available to them. Students also have the right to know how financial aid will be distributed and how decisions on that distribution are made.
Do not initiate legal action without proper guidance. There are many individuals who are exempt from litigation, and filing against them is a waste of time, money, and effort. We will tell you the merits of your case.
You might think the United States has the highest divorce rate in the world. But according to 2011 U.S. Census figures, that honor went to Russia, with about five divorces for every 1,000 residents. The U.S. barely made the top five, with 3.6 divorces per 1,000 citizens.
Did you just find out that your child has special needs, and you don’t know where to start? Their doctor is the first step, and then you can begin the process of ensuring that their rights are protected. School, Social Security/ Waiver… these can be hurdles that an attorney can help you overcome.
An administrative law attorney specializes in representing citizens and businesses that must interact with government regulatory agencies, or appear before an administrative tribunal. Administrative law attorneys have experience handling matters that can range from environmental rules to licensing issues.
Not sure what your child’s rights are when it comes to special education services? After speaking to your child’s school, it may help to speak to an attorney specializing in education law as well. This ensures that any questions will be answered and you can address any concerns quickly.
Civil attorneys focus on non-criminal law. They represent their clients, which may be individuals or business entities, in legal matters ranging from developing contracts to resolving contract disputes, landlord-tenant issues, personal injury cases, automobile accidents, and more.
Education law is partially in place to dictate the standards and practices of teachers. This includes everything from required degrees and certification for teachers to protocol, hiring policy, evaluation practices, and wages.
