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When it comes to civil litigation, timeliness is important, so it’s important you consult with us right away. For instance, discrimination complaints under Title III must be filed with the Department of Justice within 180 days of the incident.

While the 1974 Equal Education Opportunities Act prohibited discrimination in schools, the sad truth is that it still happens to this day. If this occurs with your child, then an education lawyer will help to ensure that this issue is given all of the weight that it deserves.

A civil lawsuit is based on civil law and is the opposite of a criminal case, which is brought by government officials for a violation of criminal laws. If you are named in a civil suit, you need an attorney.

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.

Were you the victim of a civil injustice that affected more than just you? While it can add a layer of difficulty to the case, it is possible to be joint plaintiffs with other people who were wronged in a particular situation.

A child with special needs can have many legal rights that you may not know about. A consultation with an attorney can help you ensure that you have protected those rights and allow you to make sure that their needs are met.

The carrying and use of fi****ms has become a volatile issue. If you have been involved in something in which fi****ms played a role, you may be entitled to take civil action. We will need to know all the facts you have.

The Massachusetts Education Law of 1642 decreed: “This court … shall have the power to take account … of all parents and masters, and of their children, concerning … their ability to read and understand the principles of religion and the capital laws of this country …”

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.

A common question about special education law is if a due process hearing is like a full-blown trial. The answer is no. Due process hearings are administrative hearings that take place in front of a hearing officer, not a judge or a jury, and usually are held on the school district premises.

While the law in many right-to-work states allows employers to fire employees for almost any reason, even an at-will employee cannot be fired based on their s*x, race, religion, age, ethnicity, and in many municipalities, s*xual orientation.

In 2014, a Maryland school district refused to clear a questionable suspension from a young student’s record. His infraction? After nibbling a breakfast pastry into the shape of a gun, he was suspended from second grade for two days.

What kind of damages can you expect to receive in your personal injury case? The goal of civil law is to put the plaintiff back to the position he or she was before the incident. Compensatory damages can be awarded for medical costs, lost work and any property lost.

If you are having a hard time getting your child the help he or she needs, then hiring a special education lawyer is going to be your best bet. They will be able to help you get your child the educational services and resources he or she is entitled to.

Shakespeare referred to law more than any other profession, and as author Daniel Kornstein notes, the play Measure for Measure “quivers with legal immediacy and raises fundamental questions … Legal themes permeate the play and rivet the attention of both lawyers and non-lawyers alike.”

A student is covered by education law and has protected rights at any age, whether it’s elementary school, high school, or even graduate school. If these rights are violated at any time, then an education lawyer can help you make your case.

It’s important to remember that the way your child perceives a situation at school may not be the whole story. When it appears that they’re the victim of harassment or discrimination, we can help you get to the bottom of it.

If you believe your child’s rights have been violated by the public school that he or she attends, the first thing you should do is file a complaint with the school district. If the district does not act on the complaint, or you believe the response was unsatisfactory or inappropriate, speak with an attorney to understand what recourse you may have.

If you are involved in a civil action with a creditor, and the creditor requests a hearing, it is strongly recommended you seek the help of an attorney. He or she will guide you through the process, ensure you have all the needed materials, and represent you at the hearing.

Sometimes parents react with legal action before they know all of the details of any given situation. If your district is facing litigation from a parent or parent group, your faculty and staff need the legal protection an attorney experienced in education law can provide.

It’s important to remember that even if you were suspected of a crime, your civil rights should not be violated. If you believe you were only a person of interest in the case because of your race, you may have a civil rights case worth pursuing.

The only way for an attorney to do his or her job properly is if the client discloses everything. However, especially in criminal cases, a client may be hesitant to do this. Fortunately, such a client need not worry as everything he or she discloses is protected by the client-lawyer privilege.

While small claims court is an excellent venue for resolving claims, you should seek an attorney’s advice before filing a claim or an answer, just to make sure you are doing it correctly. In addition, there are restrictions and limits as to what can be taken up in small claims court.

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.

Filing your complaint with the court is one of the earliest stages of any civil court matter. After your complaint of petition has been filed, there will be a period of inactivity while we wait for the defendant – or their attorney – to respond.

Education law is partially in place to dictate the standards and practices of teachers. This includes everything from required degrees and certification for teachers to protocol, hiring policy, evaluation practices, and wages.

No matter the civil issue you are dealing with, we are dedicated to helping you find the best legal solution. We specialize in a wide range of civil litigation, from contract disputes, to discrimination, to police brutality.

If you suspect that your child has a learning disability, you have the legal right to have him or her assessed. If your school has refused to assess your child or has assessed your child inadequately, then you may have a legal case and need to consult a lawyer.

When a Plaintiff files an original petition, an Officer of the Court will serve a citation, which is the copy of the petition or complaint. The Defendant must respond within the time stated, or risk a default judgment.

In most of the United States, an four-year undergraduate degree followed by a three-year law degree is required for a person to be eligible to take the bar exam. However, in some states, an aspiring lawyer can take the exam without having gone through law school.