Law Office Of Dariush Kiani

If anyone, including a teacher or school administrator, is bullying you or your child at school, the most important first step to take is reporting the abuse to the vice principal, principal, or superintendent. Keep a journal of each time the harassment occurs and describe who was involved, where, and when it happened, and whom it was reported to.

We recognize how difficult it can be to be the first person in a company to fight against their discriminatory practices. Remember, winning your case in court could improve working conditions for other people in addition to yourself.

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 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.

Do you have an Individualized Education Program meeting scheduled at school for your child? The law gives you the right to have an adviser there, such as an education attorney, who understands the laws and your child's specific rights.

While courtroom battles come to mind when the general public thinks of lawyers, there's a lot more to them than that. Lawyers also broker deals, negotiate settlements, draft wills, provide legal documents such as contracts and affidavits and, most importantly, give sound legal advice to their clients.

The courts do not frequently overturn school dress code policies. However, if there is a social, political, or religious message associated with what the students are wearing, the courts will be more sympathetic. For example, in Pennsylvania, the ACLU recently won a lawsuit against a school policy banning students form wearing breast cancer awareness bracelets that said I

If you have been arrested and feel that the incident was handled incorrectly, we can help. We can assist you in gathering and documenting evidence, as well as contacting witnesses and collecting statements from them.

Bullying and harassment, especially sexual harassment, are expected to be discouraged in schools and dealt with, and most districts now have policies in place regarding this. However, if you think your child has been victimized, and the school did not take proper action to protect him or her, you may have legal recourse.

Clarence Darrow, the famous American attorney, was known for his pithy insights about the role of law in civil society. One of his best-known comments is this: Laws should be like clothes. They should be made to fit the people they serve.

Removing, changing, or adding a school regulation can take a lot of work, and usually involves gathering a lot of supporters. Once you have this support, an education lawyer can argue your case with the school board, negotiate with them, or even represent you in court.

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.

Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, there are 13 different disability categories. You child must fall into one of the categories to qualify for special education accommodations. A lawyer who focuses on education law can explain the qualification process.