I get numerous calls every week from students who, for one reason or another, want to sue their school. The reasons vary. Some have been kicked out of their program. Others have been suspended or put on probation. Others feel that the school fraudulently induced them...
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Month: November 2015
The Importance of Good Writing in an Education Law Case
The Pen Can Indeed Be Mightier Than the Sword: The Importance of Good Writing in an Education Law Case In 1839, novelist and playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton first wrote the English words “The pen is mightier than the sword” in his historical play Cardinal Richelieu....
How do I defend myself in a college disciplinary hearing? Lawyer Advice.
As an education law attorney, I have dealt with disciplinary hearings. What many students may not know is that it is best to get an education lawyer involved at the beginning of the case. I am currently working with a student who hired me after he decided to go it...
Pet Lemon Law
It’s hard to believe, but November is already here. Forget the turkey, attention is now going to be focused on Christmas. Many people at this time of year think about adding a furry friend to their family. Pets, especially cats and dogs, are a very popular Christmas...
Florida For-Profit Colleges – Tips from an Education Lawyer
This week came the sad, but not so shocking news, that Dade Medical College announced last Friday that it was closing its doors, effective at the end of the day. This had led to thousands of students being left with nothing. Unfortunately, this is not such an uncommon...