Our Services

After reviewing any relevant documents provided by the parents, our attorneys will conduct any necessary legal research pertaining to the issues identified in order to prepare to provide initial consultation and advice. Consultation and advice allows the attorneys to gain additional facts on each specific situation, meet with the family and student, inform the family of their rights and other legal issues they may not have recognized, and discuss their options going forward to address and resolve their concerns. Consultation and advice is the most cost-effective way for the attorneys to review a case and it’s specifics, and for the family to receive sound legal assistance and understand their options to proceed without having to retain an attorney to engage in legal action.

While not every matter requires intervention and active participation from an attorney, some families need ongoing legal advice and consultation about which steps to take and how to best advocate for their child. In these matters, our attorneys act to help to understand the law as it applies to each concern and the best options to consider in advocating for the right result. This assistance can help families learn to become better advocates without litigation on an as-needed basis. Our organization also assists with informal dispute resolution efforts such as conciliation conference, mediation, and negotiated settlements to achieve resolution to their concerns.

When a consultation and advice is completed, our attorneys are able to assess each potential legal matter and advise families if further action is necessary and advisable to resolve their concerns. In some cases, retaining an attorney to assist families with the complicated process of filing complaints and going to hearings is the best course of action. The nature of and timelines for representation vary widely, depending on the individual situation. Our attorneys have had some matters resolve in only a matter of weeks with informal dispute resolution work, while other matters have required litigation over a number of years. Because each case is so different, having an experienced attorney who thoroughly understands the laws and processes and what steps to take is critical for resolution in the best interest of the student.

Providing training to parent and family groups, as well as community organizations, allows our organization to have a lasting impact on the communities and families we work with. We are dedicated to providing long-term support and solutions for student advocates through our training. We provide valuable skills, knowledge, and support, for student advocates to better understand student rights and instill confidence in their advocacy.