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 or at school events (premises liability, assault, negligence, and sports injuries), contract disputes, school bus accidents, 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