What are some of the accommodations that public schools may provide to students with disabilities? A child with a physical disability may be given extra time to complete an assignment or exam while a child with autism may be allowed to input answers on a special computer.
If you’re a victim of a civil rights violation, simply knowing which laws apply to your situation or who is responsible can be complicated. Our attorneys can evaluate your case and explain what options are available to you.
Ideally, most education law challenges shouldn’t have to go past the level of dealing with the school board or other education leadership. But things don’t always go as planned, and if you are forced to go to court, then having an education lawyer who was involved during the whole process can make a big difference.
One of the benefits of mediation when it comes to the resolution of civil cases is that this process can facilitate open and calm communications between opposing parties to try to come up with a deal. However, no binding decisions are made and either party can walk away at any time.
While courtroom battles come to mind when the general public thinks of lawyers, there's a lot more to them than that. Lawyers also broker deals, negotiate settlements, draft wills, provide legal documents such as contracts and affidavits and, most importantly, give sound legal advice to their clients.
If you think you have been denied a job, access to education, or to housing because of a disability, we will take up your cause. The laws are clear in this matter and are designed to protect people from unfair practices.
Each state has their own education system, which means their own set of education laws, regulations, codes, and standards. These are also overseen by the federal Department of Education. This can make things complicated, but an education lawyer is trained to simplify them.
We recognize that suing the federal government for illegal trespass of your property can be a daunting endeavor. Remember, you have rights and these rights can’t be violated by the government. There is a process to follow and you may have legal recourse when they fail to do so.
Do you have an Individualized Education Program meeting scheduled at school for your child? The law gives you the right to have an adviser there, such as an education attorney, who understands the laws and your child's specific rights.
In many cases, it is possible to represent yourself in an effort to save money. But there are many areas of the law that are extremely complex and your inexperience could be significant. For example, if you do not properly fill out a petition for personal bankruptcy, your case will be refused.
If you have a child in special education, it can take a lot of time and effort to ensure that he or she is getting the necessary resources to be successful. Retaining an education lawyer is one of the best ways to ensure that the process runs as smoothly as possible.
Federal and state laws protect employees, and those seeking a job, from mistreatment, discrimination and harassment in the workplace, if the harassment arises because race, sex, age or any other personal characteristic specifically protected by law.
Sometimes legal counsel is advisable concerning student discipline issues. You may want to consult with an education attorney if the school is not following an IEP or 504 plan for discipline or your child is disciplined for continuous behaviors but there is no behavior plan put into place.
It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of national origin and other related areas – including English-only environments (unless it is vital for business). If you suspect this type of discrimination, please call us.
While no one would willingly engage in a court battle, they do happen and you have to be as prepared as possible when they do. Therefore, if litigation looks inevitable, it greatly helps to have an experienced attorney representing you.
While teachers do sometimes have to reprimand students in front of the class, some ways are more productive than others. If your child’s teacher regularly harasses or abuses students, you may need legal assistance to make it stop.
Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, prohibits any type of discrimination against people with disabilities in any place of public accommodation. If you feel that your rights have been violated, we can help.
Once a team of experts decides on an Individualized Education Program for a student, the process is not over. Generally, special education students must have IEP meetings each year to ensure any special accommodations or services being provided are adequate.
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.
Need to help your child protect their civil rights, but you aren’t sure where to start? An attorney will be able to help you make sure that you have all the information you need, and can help you with the actual court room aspects as well, if that becomes necessary.
Just because you think you should file a civil action, that does not mean you are simply “in it for the money.” Civil court allows plaintiffs who have been wronged to seek justice and the opportunity to be made whole rather than remain at the mercy of those with no regard for others.
Learning disabilities are common, affecting an estimated 1 out of 5 people in the U.S. If your child struggles in school, it would be a sign of a learning disability. Parents should seek the opinion of a physician as soon as they have any doubts because early diagnosis can be beneficial, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
