One thing any family who is caring for someone with special needs can use is someone who can help them through the occasional legal issues that can arise. Whether education related or ensuring that Social Security and other rights are protected, an attorney is a great friend to have.
If you are representing yourself in a civil action, you may find yourself in over your head if faced with requests for admission, a discovery tool that asks one (or both) of the parties to admit or deny certain facts of the case. An attorney will review these questions and advise you on how to answer them and to return them on time.
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.
The laws are designed to work for you, not against you. However, acting without complete knowledge of the laws can be disastrous. We are experts in the law and can build the case that benefits you.
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.
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.
When you think of lawyers, you probably think immediately of family lawyers or personal injury lawyers, probably because these tend to be the most common. But education laws are their own specialized field, which is why there are education lawyers to go along with them.
Some people feel very strongly about end-of-life medical treatment. Your spouse may know your preferences. But what if your spouse is no longer around when you are in the hospital and unable to communicate to doctors and family members? A living will, which a civil lawyer can help you draft, includes your viewpoint on end of life medical treatment.
Teachers sometimes face similar disciplinary action as students do, but instead of being sent to the principal’s office, teachers may be called before the school board and face serious consequences. If this has happened to you, an education law attorney can help advise and represent you.
In an attempt to settle a civil action, the parties involved can enter into mediation or arbitration (or the courts may order them to engage in one of the two). While both are designed to settle the suit, they are different processes.
If your child has learning disabilities and the school district is ignoring his or her needs, you may be entitled to legal due process. There are legal proceedings in which a judge can review available evidence and come to an objective conclusion.
Administrative hearings do not initially occur in courts of law, but rather are set before administrative law judges, tribunals, or commissions, all with complex procedures. An administrative law case can only move into the civil courts upon appeal of an administrative ruling.
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.
Have a child with special needs? You know how challenging it can be to get the services that they need. But you don’t have to face the fight alone- an attorney specializing in working with families struggling with these challenges can be a great ally.
If you’ve been a victim of police misconduct, try to get contact information for any witnesses, and take photographs of damages or injuries. Write down everything that happened as soon as you can so you don’t forget important details.
If you are from an educational institution and a student is applying for financial aid, they must provide correct information. The intentional misreporting of information on financial aid application forms is a violation of the law and is considered to be a criminal offense.
Do you ever worry about whether your child is truly receiving fair treatment from teachers and administrators? If you believe your child is being discriminated against, we may be able to help you remedy the situations.
It’s smart to have an attorney at your side when your child is facing a disciplinary hearing. Why? In some jurisdictions, disciplinary hearings may trigger parallel proceedings in juvenile court and statements made in the hearing can be subpoenaed as evidence.
With a few caveats, employers are not allowed to favor or discriminate against a person because of his or her religious practices or views. If you think you have been singled out unfairly, we will help you with your cause.
A civil attorney can cover a wide variety of different case types. These can be everything from a name change to civil harassment to elder abuse. Basically, a civil attorney is your ally whenever your legal actions don't involve criminal courts.
As with any other branch of law, the legal procedures involved in protesting a public school regulation can get very complicated, very quickly. That’s why it’s a good idea to consult with an education lawyer early in the process to make sure you proceed correctly.
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.
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.
In a civil suit, information can be requested by both parties from the other. The methods include Requests for Disclosure, Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions, and Depositions. The method or methods depend on the needs of the case.
