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We Represent Clients in All Education Settings

Mr. Asselta’s education law and school law practice focuses on representing students in a wide variety of education and school related legal issues. Whether that be academic issues, disciplinary issues, or financial issues, Asselta Law can help. Richard Asselta handles a variety of education and school law issues with K-12, college, graduate, online students and classes, technical and vocational schools.

Some of the areas we offer assistance in:

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We believe that the rights of students is an important area of the law. Whether you have a child in elementary or high school or you are a college or graduate student, we can help you. Many lawyers are unfamiliar with education and school law. This is a specialized area of law which requires an attorney who understands the concepts, laws and procedures surrounding education and school related issues. For nearly ten years Richard Asselta represented a public school district, giving him great insight into the process and procedures a school utilizes in dealing with student disciplinary issues, special education compliance, and the legal side of the education process as a whole. This opportunity has given Mr. Asselta a unique understanding of the challenges that students and parents face and how the school approaches and handles these challenges.

An expulsion, suspension or academic or professional discipline charge can be harmful to a student or teacher, destroying their chances at a good education, a job, and a promising future. Asselta Law works with school districts, private schools, colleges and universities throughout the state of Florida. By getting Richard Asselta involved in your matter early on in the process, he can often stop or mitigate the damage and expedite a solution to your problem. This can save you stress, time, and money. Read our testimonial page to see what people are saying about Asselta Law here.

Free Consultation with a Top-Rated Education and School Law Attorney

Mr. Asselta can assist you through either negotiation or litigation in any education and school law issue. His litigation experience makes him an effective advocate at academic and disciplinary hearings, IEP meetings, manifestation determination meetings, and matters before school boards and academic, professionalism or administrative panels and committees. His experience as a trial and appellate attorney also makes him skilled to intervene on your behalf concerning academic and disciplinary matters.

Contact Asselta Law today to schedule a free consultation and speak with a knowledgeable Florida and New Jersey education lawyer who can represent you in your education and school law issues. With offices in both Florida and New Jersey, we represents clients throughout both states. Credit cards accepted. Affordable payment plans available. (855) 338-5299

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Click below to read about some of the many school law areas we have represented clients.

Public School Issues

Public School Issues Attendance at a public school of any kind brings with it added protections that not only does Florida & New Jersey law govern, but the U.S. Constitution. Attorney Richard Asselta is familiar with this unique area of the law a… Read More

Private School Issues

Private School Issues It is important to understand that while there are similarities between private schools and public schools, there are also some major differences. Most notably, generally, private schools are not subject to the same public laws… Read More

Charter School Issues

Charter School Issues According to the Florida Department of Education, Charter schools are public schools of choice. They are very popular—and among the fastest growing school choice options in Florida. Charter schools are normally privately owned… Read More

Academic and Professional Misconduct Violations

Academic and Disciplinary Appeals College and graduate students can be brought before academic or professionalism committees for a number of reasons. Many times these reasons involve academic disputes or disciplinary charges. These can range from che… Read More

Bullying, Harassment, Intimidation and Discrimination

Bullying and Harassment – Education Law and School Law Education Law and School Law also encompasses bullying and harassment issues. Florida law prohibits bullying or harassment of any student in a public school system. This also includes “cy… Read More

Due Process - Education Law and School Law

Due Process – Education Law and School Law The area of education law and school law encompasses due process. The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution provides that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without d… Read More

Free Speech and School Rights

Free Speech / School Rights – Education Law and School Law Education Law and School Law encompasses free speech and school rights. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech. Our courts, howe… Read More

Grade Appeals and Disputes

When a student feels he or she did not receive the grade they deserved, most, if not all, colleges and universities have a procedure for a grade appeal or grade dispute. This procedure is normally very different than other procedures regarding acade… Read More

Issues with Transcripts, Diplomas and Financial Aid

Resolving Transcript, Diploma And Financial Issues Many times schools attempt to withhold transcripts, diplomas, and other documentation, for various reasons. Typically, this is done when the school believes the student has outstanding financial issu… Read More

Petition for Writ of Certiorari

Petition for Writ of Certiorari If you attend or attended a public college or university in Florida and have lost all of your school appeals, you have the right to appeal that final decision and seek judicial review. This is done by filing what is ca… Read More

Petition for Writ of Mandamus

A writ of mandamus is a petition that is filed in either the district court of appeal or a circuit court which asks the court to compel a lower tribunal or government official to perform a nondiscretionary, ministerial act required by law, which the… Read More

Special Education and Accommodation Issues - School Law and Education Law

Special Education Law – School Law and Education Law Special Education Law is comprised of many different federal and state laws, but none as prominent at the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA). The IDEA has two mai… Read More

Student Disciplinary and Misconduct Representation and Appeals

Student Records and Privacy

Are you having issues with student records or privacy issues? If so, Asselta Law can help. Did you know that there are laws regarding the preservation and access to student records? Such laws and rules can include the Family Educational Rights and Pr… Read More

Suspensions, Dismissals and Expulsions

School and College Discipline – Suspension, Dismissal and Expulsion While both public and private schools have the right to enact discipline, those rights are not unlimited. Did the student actually do something to be given the particular level… Read More

Teacher Discipline, Misconduct and Certification

Teacher Discipline Issues Because of the unique position a teacher holds, they are subject to job discipline for many reasons. These reasons can include conduct that did not even take place on school grounds or concern students. Therefore, as a teac… Read More

Injuries on School Grounds, School Trips, and Transportation

Unfortunately, accidents and injuries happen. Sometimes those accidents occur on school grounds, trips and school transportation such as school buses. Injuries can occur in elementary, middle, high school and on pubic and private colleges and univers… Read More

Injury at School Sporting and Extracurricular Events, Faulty Equipment

Participation in school sponsored sporting or extracurricular activities and events many times can be one of the most rewarding aspects about school. While there are always inherent risks in certain activities, injuries should not happen. Improper eq… Read More

Negligent School Supervision/Security

When your child goes to a school, you expect them to be safe and supervised. When a breakdown in that system happens, devastating results can occur. It could have been a failure on part of the school and/or school district to properly supervise stude… Read More

Teacher Assault, Physical, and Verbal Abuse of Students

Bullying has become a widespread issue in schools. However, it is not just confined to student on student bullying. Teachers and administrators can also bully students. This can take the form of assault, physical hitting or touching, or verbal abuse… Read More

Teacher Sexual Misconduct Involving Students

More and more, we are hearing about stories of teachers and students engaging in inappropriate relations and sexual misconduct. It can be a devastating experience for the student and their family. Let an experienced school injury lawyer guide you thr… Read More