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Did you know that many contracts are not as explicit as they seem and may contain loopholes that can lead to a dispute and potentially a lawsuit? Many contract disputes actually arise from a misunderstanding over contract meaning and the resulting obligations.

While there is a general understanding of education and how schools must provide it, each state views these responsibilities differently, perceptions are not always consistent. If you have an issue with your children’s school or district, an attorney practicing education law is your best resource for information and assistance.

What does civil law entail? It covers a wide variety of topics and legal specialties, including contract disputes, copyright law, defective products, family law, landlord-tenant disputes, nuisance complaints, personal injury issues, real estate conflicts, workers' compensation, and more.

Issues with discrimination can be a major issue for children with special needs. Whether it be a teacher who refuses to treat them appropriately, or an inability to get into the classes they would like, these are patently unfair- and may restrict the child’s legally protected right to an equal educational opportunity.

Our expert team of civil litigation lawyers is trained to handle all types of cases, including civil rights and discrimination suits, commercial litigation, and accident suits (such as auto and slip-and-fall incidents).

As the parent of your child, you can access his or her records, both academic and disciplinary. If the school or district balks at providing these records, speak with an education law attorney to understand what your options are.

The term “civil law” comes directly from the Latin phrase, "ius civile," law applicable to all Roman citizens. It’s based on the compilation of existing law commissioned by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century. Justinian’s laws were lost within a few decades, but were rediscovered during the 11th century.

If your school district will be implementing a safe school’s initiative or will be making changes to policies that already exist, seek guidance and advice from an attorney that practices education law. You do not want to put your students, staff, and district at risk because of oversights or shortcomings.

If you believe you are a victim of a civil rights violation, it’s critical that you document everything as it unfolds. Documentary evidence might include a detailed diary, emails, and even a rough list of potential witnesses.

It isn't true that school officials try to keep all severely disabled children in classrooms isolated from the rest of the school population. In fact, perhaps the biggest goal of special education laws is to keep disabled students in classrooms with those who are not disabled unless there are extreme circumstances involved.

The first law school in America was opened by Tapping Reeve in 1784. During the Revolutionary War, Reeve taught aspiring lawyers, but in 1784, he adopted a formal curriculum, scheduled classes, built a small school building, and launched the Litchfield Law School.

If you are seeking special services for your child at school, there are options if you are turned down. In addition to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a second federal law, known as Section 504, could also help your child. This is a civil rights law that stops schools from discriminating on the basis of a disability.