Month: September 2015

As an Education Law Attorney, Students and parents often ask, “Can the school search my belongings?” The answer, like many answers in the law, it depends. I will try to give you a brief overview of search and seizure in schools. The Fourth Amendment of the...

Three Tips from an Education Law Attorney about College Admission As an education law attorney, it seems that I receive at least a few phone calls a week from students and prospective students who had problems with college and university admissions. Since these issues...

Top Five Education and School Law Issues - Advice from an Education Lawyer As an attorney practicing education and school law in Florida, I am contacted by many students and parents of students facing problems. Below are five of the most common issues I hear and some...

Freedom of Speech in Public Education Settings - Advice from an Education Lawyer Free speech. Almost everyone knows that our Constitution protects this right. But many people truly do not understand where those protections begin and end. And even less people know what...

I receive several phone calls a week from students telling me that the school, university, or college they are attending is seeking to suspend or expel them. A suspension or expulsion becomes a permanent mark on your educational record. Whether you are in grade...

6 Tips from a Florida and New Jersey Special Education Lawyer for IEP or 504 Plans If you or your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan, here are a few simple tips for preparation for an IEP or 504 meeting. 1. Review the IEP or 504 Plan Go...