Find Education Law Attorney By Annie Pan
Education law deals with laws and regulations that govern federal and state education, including the administration and operation of educational institutions, school athletics, instruction methods, programs, and materials. This field of law consists of issues relating to school systems, school boards and students, including infringement of privacy in the school setting; harassment at school; suspension and expulsion issues; behavior issues; accommodations in the classroom; special education placement; and school discipline and discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in violation of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act, Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities and Education Act.
Education Law Attorney
Education law attorneys give counsel and work to resolve education law disputes and matters. Most education law attorneys are employed in private firms or as sole practitioners, and offer services on a contingency fee basis. The rest are employed by the government, and may work at the county, state, or federal level.
Selecting Your Education Law Attorney
In choosing whether or not to retain a particular education law attorney, consider the following questions.
- How long has the attorney been practicing?
- How much of the attorney's practice is dedicated to education law?
- Does the attorney specialize in a particular area of education law?
- Is the attorney experienced with respect to the specific matter of your concern?
- What is the extent of the attorney's training in education law?
- How extensive is the attorney's experience in litigation?
- Do you feel comfortable around the attorney? Is this a person you feel you can trust?
In addition to assessing these questions, the attorney's resume can also serve as a guideline of his or her accomplishments and experiences.
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American Bar Association
Service Center
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610
800-285-2221
Martindale-Hubbell
121 Chanlon Road
New Providence, NJ 07974
800-526-4902 ext. 8001