EDUCATION LAW
Is your child being bullied, harassed, intimidated? Have your concerns been ignored by the school, the teachers, the other parents?
Is your child in trouble with the school, the law? Has your child been suspended, expelled, or arrested?
We understand the unique challenges facing your family. We all have children, and each and every one of them is unique.
Listed below are the areas in which our firm offers representation and counsel to you and your child.
School Campus Injuries and related Civil and Criminal Defense matters, Academic Freedom and Civil Rights issues, School Discrimination, Special Education, Teacher Employment Contracts, and General Counsel representation for Private Schools.
Tuition reimbursement: Under the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) and New York State Law, students are entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). If a school district cannot provide an appropriate program, a parent can seek to enroll their child in an appropriate special education school and pursue a legal claim for tuition reimbursement or funding.
Disciplinary actions: Our firm is committed to finding amicable solutions to disciplinary issues your child may be facing. We can accompany you to disciplinary hearings and protect the interests and rights of your child.
Testing accommodations: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, qualifying students with disabilities must be offered accommodations that meet their unique needs. Our firm can help ensure your child receives the accommodations or modifications he or she is entitled to under federal law.
Parental advocacy: A large part of our job is supporting parents of special needs children. We can provide advocacy in a broad range of special education matters. Our attorneys can provide the skilled and compassionate support you and your family deserves.