Legal Advice For Education Law Matters
Our New Jersey education lawyer advocates for families like yours, ensuring your child receives a quality education and protecting their rights in the classroom. We apply New Jersey and federal laws to help children with disabilities and special needs, ensure IEP and other educational plans are properly enacted, and explore options to make sure your child receives the best education possible. We also stand up for the rights of students, educators, and school staff facing disciplinary issues or discrimination. School districts, boards, and the state education department have teams of powerful lawyers. Our skilled, experienced attorneys level the playing field in your favor.
At K Altman Law, we also support educators in many ways. We can defend you in a disciplinary hearing, draft and file a complaint, or answer your questions and outline your legal options if you are unsure of what steps to take to preserve your license and position. We deliver the provide the clear, informed guidance you need. We do not represent the interests of schools or boards. We represent educators and families like you. Contact us today to speak with a member of our legal team.
How Our New Jersey Education Lawyer Helps Students
Our firm represents students attending all types of educational institutions throughout the state, including public, charter, and private schools, universities, community colleges, and vocational programs. We know that one simple mistake could derail your future and even jeopardize your career potential.
If you are a college or university student, we can help defend you if you are accused of criminal offenses on campus and violations of your school’s code of conduct. We attend hearings with you and can appeal decisions made by school authorities. We also defend you against academic misconduct allegations, such as plagiarism or cheating.
Our attorneys believe that everyone has the right to be safe on campus. We support the rights of victims of sexual harassment or assault and help them understand their options under Title IX and state law.
For our younger students, we can help families address bullying and discrimination in school or special education and disability access challenges. We advocate for your child’s personalized education plan and ensure compliance with all educators involved.
These are just a few of the student-centered issues we handle. We partner with you to determine the best approach to resolve the issue. If you’re not sure if you should initiate legal action, we can begin by explaining your rights and the options open to you. Our attorneys are well-versed in New Jersey and federal laws protecting students, and we are prepared to take action to preserve those rights.
Legal Defense for Educators and Academic Professionals
We are proud to support the educators and professionals responsible for shaping young minds. Our firm represents education-related legal matters for teachers, faculty members, administrators, and school employees. We respect your passion and devotion to teaching and how overwhelming and frightening it can be when you’re faced with disciplinary actions or threats to your employment. We work hard to preserve your professional reputation, licensure, and employment.
Our New Jersey education lawyer provides legal representation in cases involving disciplinary actions or alleged violations of professional codes of conduct, including those that may involve a student or students. For higher-education professionals, we can protect you in investigations related to academic integrity or misconduct and represent your interests in disputes involving intellectual property or academic ownership. You’ve worked hard for your students. Let us work hard for you.
At K Altman Law, our backgrounds in education, administration, and law make us uniquely equipped to handle student defense and civil rights cases. Don’t fight alone. Call us today to discuss your case with our New Jersey education lawyer.
