When School Conflicts Become Lawsuits, We Litigate.
We represent students, families, and educators in education-related litigation and high-stakes disputes including discrimination, retaliation, defamation, injuries on campus, contract disputes, and whistleblower claims across public, private, and higher education settings.
Contact an Education Law AttorneyFor Students & Families
We pursue access, services, and remedies in special education and anti-discrimination matters.
- Special Education Due Process: Hearings under the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- FAPE violations (Free Appropriate Public Education)
- IEP challenges and placement objections
- Private school reimbursement and compensatory education
- Discrimination in Educational Institutions:
- New York State Human Rights Law (disability, religion, gender, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, and more)
- ADA violations (Americans with Disabilities Act)
- 42 U.S.C. § 1981 (race discrimination in private schools)
- Title VI (national origin and religious discrimination)
- Title IX (sex discrimination and sexual harassment)
Learn more: Education Discrimination FAQs
Discrimination, Retaliation & Harassment
We bring and defend civil actions under federal and state law, including Title IX and the NYS/NYC Human Rights Laws, for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation impacting students and school employees.
- Protected-class discrimination and hostile environment claims
- Retaliation after reporting misconduct or exercising rights
- Litigation following flawed investigations or discipline
Related: Employment Litigation
School Employee Lawsuits (Discharge, Retaliation & CBA Issues)
We represent teachers and staff in wrongful termination, retaliation, and CBA-related disputes as well as contract enforcement and defense.
- Breach of contract and disciplinary challenges
- Protected-activity retaliation and whistleblower claims
- Hearing preparation and litigation strategy aligned with CBA frameworks
Injuries & Negligence on School Grounds
School-site injuries often sound in premises liability, negligent supervision, or unsafe facilities. We litigate claims for students, visitors, and staff.
- Slip, trip, and fall incidents; playground and sports injuries
- Defective or poorly maintained equipment or premises
- Transportation and campus security incidents
Related: Personal Injury
Defamation & Reputational Harm
False accusations can derail a future. We handle defamation arising from school communications, social media, parent and student groups, and disciplinary records.
- Claims against individuals and institutions
- Online or anonymous posts tied to school communities
- Record-related reputational damage
Breach of Contract & Education-Related Business Disputes
We represent schools, vendors, and service providers in disputes over performance, billing, facilities, and construction that impact educational environments.
- Service agreements, facilities and leasing disputes
- Vendor or construction claims and payment conflicts
- Injunctions and damages actions
Related: Commercial & Contract Litigation
Whistleblower & Compliance-Related Litigation
We litigate retaliation claims and navigate parallel government inquiries when disclosures involve misuse of funds, reporting failures, or policy violations in school systems.
- Retaliation after protected disclosures
- Responding to subpoenas and investigations
- Coordinated defense strategies