Buffalo Education Lawyers

Buffalo, New York

When it comes to addressing matters concerning you or your student’s education issues, the knowledgeable attorneys at Tully Rinckey can help. We advocate for the rights of students, parents, teachers, and school districts across the state and have a comprehensive understanding of New York State’s ever-complex education law.

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Dedicated and Experienced Buffalo Education Lawyers

Our team of Buffalo education lawyers provides comprehensive legal representation to a variety of clients, including assisting those in K-12, college, and other graduate programs all across New York State. With diligence, ingenuity, and experience gained through years of practice, we regular defend the interests of our clients and help them achieve their educational goals.

Our attorneys have handled numerous matters for school officials, districts, and educators, including:

  • Advising and counseling on disciplinary matters
  • Handling parent issues with teachers/faculty
  • Reviewing and formatting superintendent meeting minutes
  • Drafting and revising employee handbooks
  • Representing academies in employment discrimination cases before federal and state courts, the EEOC, and NYS Human Rights Commission
  • Reviewing contracts and agreements involving academies/institutions
  • Communicating with law enforcement on investigations involving teachers

Additionally, our attorneys are familiar with many other aspects of education law, including areas around ADA/special education accommodations. Our attorneys serve as zealous advocates for children with special needs, assisting parents with:

  • Attending Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings with our parent-clients
  • Obtaining remedial education and educational placement
  • Structuring IEPs or plans under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (504 Plans)
  • Securing required and/or appropriate evaluations
  • Obtaining speech, occupational, physical therapy, or other special education services
  • Preparing and filing a Due Process Complaint
  • Appeals to State Review Officers

When it comes to academic misconduct and discrimination violations, Tully Rinckey’s team of dedicated education attorneys can help ensure your child’s academic reputation remains intact. Our lawyers frequently assist with providing representation in Superintendent’s Hearings and Manifestation Determination Reviews. We’ve also assisted many parents with appealing, modifying, or removing a student suspension.

Regardless of your education law issue, our attorney can assist you. To learn more about how we can assist with your matter, call or email us today.

Why You Need an Education Law Attorney?

Students facing educational disputes or who are facing disciplinary action rarely know how school hearings operate, and while similar to how traditional courts handle and offer due process, schools are not legally obligated to abide by standard court norms. What this means is that, along with not always being innocent until proven guilty and being unfamiliar with how review boards operate, schools can dispense judgment quickly, before a student can even understand what is going on. This unfortunately leads to many students and parents being unable to mount a successful argument and may be forced to accept a student’s fate without even being able to make a complaint.

By having an ally in this process who is familiar with the school districts of the area and how they operate, you can ensure that you have someone fighting for your goals through the proper channels who has seen cases like yours before.

Why Choose Tully Rinckey?

At Tully Rinckey, our attorneys have defended the rights of students, parents, educators, and districts all across the State and have a comprehensive knowledge of education law. From Title IX and other disciplinary matters to obtaining ADA and other special education accommodations, our firm has seen it all and knows how best to set yourself up to achieve your educational goals.

What Our Clients Are Saying:

Our Knowledgeable Buffalo Education Law Attorneys Are Ready To Assist You Today

Regardless of what educational matter you are facing, your needs will receive our highest care and attention, and we will deliver a solution that meets your needs.

To schedule an initial consultation with a member of our experienced team, contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 8885294543 or info@tullylegal.com. You can also book your consultation online via the link below.
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