Generally speaking, there are two main divisions of attorneys in the country - civil and criminal. A civil lawyer handles a dispute looking for money damages or specific performance of some action while criminal attorneys enforce the criminal laws.
If you want to add, remove, or otherwise change a school regulation, you will need to hire an education lawyer as well as garner support from other people in your school district. Your lawyer will be able to negotiate with the school board and represent you in court if that becomes necessary.
Unfortunately, not all people with teaching positions are capable of being good stewards of the students in their charge. If the treatment your child has to endure sounds more like abuse than teaching, we should discuss what’s going on.
According to dictionary.com: "An attorney or, more correctly, an attorney-at-law, is a member of the legal profession who represents a client in court when pleading or defending a case. In the US, attorney applies to any lawyer."
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.
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.
So what exactly does the term “tort” refer to when it comes to civil law? This is a wrongful act (whether intentional or accidental) from which injury occurs to another. This type of case ranges from negligence circumstances to intentional wrongdoing.
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.
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options can be pursued rather than a traditional lawsuit to resolve a civil case. Generally, the most predominantly used options include negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
One team member that every family needs is an attorney who can help them with legal issues that arise. This is never more true than when your family includes someone with special needs. No attorney can solve every problem, but often they can help ensure that solutions are found.
What’s the Toaster Pastry Gun Freedom Act? Good question. The proposed Florida legislation was created to prevent disciplinary extremes, such as the suspension of a 7-year-old Maryland student who nibbled a toaster pastry into the shape of a gun.
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.
While certain principles like compulsory education are well established, education law is constantly evolving. It’s interesting therefore to note that the word “law” evolved from the Old Norse, lag, meaning something laid down, decided or settled.
Section 1983 is a statute that protects individuals from police misconduct, including the use of excessive or unreasonable force, false arrest (or false imprisonment), and malicious prosecution.
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.
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.
Did you know that in the 1980s, women made up only eight percent of the total number of lawyers in the United States? However, with more and more women choosing to pursue a legal career, that number has steadily risen and now stands at just over 30%.
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.
While lawyers certainly have a duty to uphold the laws of the land, the regulation of their profession must be free from government oversight. This self-regulation assures that the profession remains independent and that there is no undue government influence.
We understand that filing legal action against a police station isn’t about trying to get a payday, it’s about stopping the abuse of power by police officers. Let’s talk about the abuses you’ve suffered and whether we can help you build your case.
Were you aware that if you are a student receiving financial aid, you have the right to request an explanation of the various awards in your student aid package? Also, if you believe a mistake has been made in determining your eligibility, you have the right to ask that your financial aid application be reconsidered.
A common question about school dress codes is about how much a school may regulate what its students wear. Honestly, there is no simple answer. School districts are limited to regulating the dress of pupils to situation where “it presents a clear and present danger to the student’s health and safety, causes an interference with school work, or creates a classroom or school disorder.”
