Every state is mandated to actively locate and evaluate all kids in public school who may have disabilities that impair learning. A Child Find office must notify parents for approval before evaluating any student. Parents can also contact Child Find to request an evaluation for special education accommodations.
If you are considering initiating a lawsuit, you want to make sure you receive everything the law allows. Our expert guidance will show you what your rights are and what you can expect to receive.
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 have been a victim of police brutality, there are a couple of steps you need to take. Any injuries need to be documented and looked at by a healthcare professional, and you need to request copies of all police reports surrounding the incident.
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.
Civil and criminal law are quite different. In civil law, the goal is to utilize established law and precedent to resolve conflicts. In criminal law, the goal is to determine guilt or innocence within legal constraints and assign punishment, such as a fine or incarceration.
As with any kind of legal proceeding, it’s very important that you’re upfront and honest with us about every aspect of the situation. Even if you believe your actions contributed to the matter, we still need to know.
The courts do not frequently overturn school dress code policies. However, if there is a social, political, or religious message associated with what the students are wearing, the courts will be more sympathetic. For example, in Pennsylvania, the ACLU recently won a lawsuit against a school policy banning students form wearing breast cancer awareness bracelets that said “I
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.
The Special Education process is a complicated maze, and it can be difficult navigating it and understanding everything that is involved. If you believe that a school is not being forthright with you and your child, or is shirking its responsibility, seek legal assistance.
There are three types of product liability cases. They involve design defects, defects in manufacturing and marketing defects. A product may be manufactured according to the design, but if that design is defective, there is liability in the case.
If you happen to live in California, Vermont, Washington or Virginia, you may come across lawyers who have not gone to law school. In these states, a law degree is not required for someone to take the bar exam. Instead, the aspirant must have apprenticed at the office of an active lawyer or judge.
Every state has laws that dictate which of your family members will inherit your property if you die without a will. Make sure your money and property goes to the relatives and loved ones of your choice by putting together a will.
Basically, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was written to ensure certain rights for you and your child with a learning or other disability. If you feel that these rights are being infringed upon, then it’s time to hire an education lawyer.
Do you know the difference between civil law and criminal law? Civil law involves things like contract disagreements or auto accidents – disputes between a person and another person or business. If you lose a civil case, you are never at risk of going to jail as you potentially are in criminal cases.
According to children’s advocates, if your child is facing long-term suspension or expulsion, it’s smart to consult an attorney as soon as you receive notification. The attorney can help you explore the best course of action for your child and understand your legal options.
Don't worry that it may take a school year or longer for school officials to set up special education accommodations necessary for your child. There are many different deadlines designed to speed up the process and an education attorney can help you make sure your child's school meets all deadlines for special education services.
The development of the legal system can be classified into three distinct stages. These are the pre-legal stage (no laws), the proto-legal stage (no difference between rules and laws) and legal stage which is what we have today.
Arbitration is a viable alternative to filing a lawsuit in a civil case. Here, the arbitrator acts like an independent judge and makes a decision about the case that is legally binding.
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.
Education law is highly complicated, and understanding the rights of your child or children plays a significant role in the quality of education they receive. If you think your school district is not doing what it should be doing, visit with us for assistance and advice.
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.