educationattorney.com/ -- Education law is a complex specialty with relatively few expert attorneys in the field. As passionate and devoted education attorneys, we proudly advocate for students and parents who have been harmed or underserved by institutions they formerly trusted. And make no mistake - it can be intimidating to take on an institution. The clients we serve often feel outnumbered and powerless, no matter how justified their grievances are. But you don’t have to face this alone, and you don’t have to back down. We have secured all kinds of underdog victories for victims of a school’s wrongdoing. Below, we give a general overview of what an education attorney does, and the types of issues we most commonly litigate.
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What is education law?
Education law is the area of law governing schools, school boards, school districts, school staff, and student’s rights. While public schools are regulated by the federal Department of Education, it is up to individual states to maintain compliance. So generally speaking, you will want to find an education lawyer licensed to practice in the same state as the institution you are proceeding against, even if elements of your claim are adjudicated in federal court due to a Constitutional or Civil Rights issue.
What does an education law attorney do?
An education lawyer works with clients who have been harmed in an educational setting - from preschool to postgraduate school, both public and private. An education lawyer handles a wide variety of issues, from Civil Rights cases, to Title IX offenses, to special education issues and personal injury lawsuits. If, God forbid, you or your child has been the victim of a criminal act at school, such as assault or sexual abuse, a prosecuting attorney will be responsible for handling criminal charges, while an education attorney handles the civil suit to obtain monetary damages for the victimized party.
How much does an education law attorney cost?
For the most part, education lawyers do not work on contingency (where the lawyer only gets paid once you win your case). There are exceptions to this rule if you have a very good case and you are suing for extensive damages. And sometimes, your fees may be waived or vastly reduced if your attorney works for a non-profit legal aid entity. But generally speaking, if you hire an education attorney, you should expect to pay legal fees out-of-pocket for the duration of your lawsuit. Bear in mind, however, that if you succeed in your claim, the judge may sometimes order the losing party to pay your attorney’s fees - thereby making you financially “whole” for the legal expenses you’ve already paid.
Education lawyers usually charge an hourly rate, and that rate will vary based on the complexity of your case, where you live, and the experience level of your counsel. However, your initial consultation is usually free, and at that time, your prospective attorney will give you a detailed estimate of their fees and how payment will be structured. If cost is a prohibitive factor, always feel free to ask your attorney for ideas on how to keep costs down while still pursuing your claim.
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