Education Law Attorneys Protecting New York Students & Teachers

Every student deserves equal access to education, and every teacher deserves a workplace free from discrimination and retaliation. Lieb at Law, P.C. represents students and educators across New York in public and private institutions.

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For Students & Families

We pursue access, services, and remedies in special education and anti-discrimination matters.

Special Education Due Process

  • Special Education Due Process Hearings
  • IDEA — Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  • FAPE — Free Appropriate Public Education violations
  • IEP challenges and placement objections
  • Private school reimbursement & compensatory education

Discrimination in Educational Institutions

  • New York State Human Rights Law (disability, religion, gender, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, and more)
  • ADA — Americans with Disabilities Act violations
  • 42 U.S.C. § 1981 — race discrimination in private schools
  • Title VI — national origin & religious discrimination
  • Title IX — sex discrimination & sexual harassment
Education Discrimination

For Teachers & School Staff

Educators can bring claims under (NYSHRL), Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA — even when covered by a CBA.

CBA + District Discrimination: Quick Roadmap

  1. Review your CBA for a “clear and unmistakable” waiver of court rights.
  2. If a waiver exists, exhaust the grievance/arbitration process first.
  3. No waiver or urgent harm? Include DFR and breach of contract when you sue.
  4. Determine if the CBA waives the Education Law § 3813 notice requirement.
  5. If not waived, serve a notice of claim within 90 days (state-law claims).
  6. Offer/schedule a GML § 50-h Examination of Claims.
  7. Confirm the CBA doesn’t shorten limitations or add conditions.
  8. Offer to adjust (settle) and document good-faith efforts.
  9. Sue within one year and ninety days against the district.
Teachers: How to Sue Under a CBA

Federal timelines (EEOC/NYDHR) may apply. Move quickly to preserve claims.

Education Law for Students

Facing discrimination, denial of services, or IEP challenges in NY, NJ, or Connecticut? Lieb at Law, P.C. protects students’ rights under the IDEA, Section 504, and New York’s Human Rights Law — ensuring access to a fair and equal education.

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