At Tully Rinckey, our White Plains education attorneys have helped countless students, teachers, parents, and school districts solve their legal issues surrounding education or employment. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys have seen firsthand how educational law matters can have a serious impact on your life and will handle your case with the attention and tact it deserves.
Experienced and Committed Westchester County Education Attorneys
With offices across New York State, Tully Rinckey’s team of experienced education lawyers have worked diligently with parents, educators, students, and educational institutions to bring about favorable decisions in their legal matters. Our team of dedicated education law attorneys in White Plains helps clients across Westchester County, representing education law matters from New Rochelle to New Salem.
From fighting conduct violations and Title IX issues to asserting our client’s right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), our attorneys are well-versed in all educational legal matters and will handle your case with diligence and care to get the results you seek.
Whatever your unique educational matter may be, our education law practice can help. Our attorneys have practiced in school districts throughout Westchester County, including in areas around White Plains, Yonkers, Scarsdale, Harrison, New Rochelle, Eastchester, North Castle, and more. Additionally, Tully Rinckey has experience representing ADA and Title IX violation matters within the private and public university systems throughout New York State.
Dedicated Special Education Attorneys
Tully Rinckey understands how important your child’s education is and what can happen if their unique educational needs are not met. Our attorneys are zealous advocates for children with special needs, assisting parents with:
Obtaining remedial education and educational placement.
Attending Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings with our parent-clients.
Structuring IEPs or plans under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (504 plans)
Arranging speech, occupational, or physical therapies, as well as other special education services.
Drafting and submitting appeals to state review officers.
Preparing and filing a Due Process Complaint.
Providing representation at Due Process Hearings.
Educator and School District Legal Representation
In addition to assisting parents and students, our attorneys have handled numerous matters for school officials, districts, and teachers as well, including:
Reviewing contracts and agreements.
Drafting and revising employee handbooks.
Representing both schools and teachers in employment discrimination cases before federal and state courts, the EEOC, and the NYS Human Rights Commission.
Advising and counseling on disciplinary matters.
Handling parent issues with teachers/faculty.
Communicating with law enforcement on investigations involving teachers.
Misconduct, Discrimination, and Title IX Attorneys
Our attorneys also have experience with discrimination and misconduct matters. We’ve assisted in matters of academic dishonesty, school suspension removal or modification, and investigations into residency. Having provided representation in Superintendent’s Hearings and Manifestation Determination Reviews, our attorneys have a clear understanding of how these processes work and the quick timeframes they operate in. We also have experience with Title IX investigations/hearings.
Do I Need an Education Law Attorney?
The outcome of a school disciplinary hearing can have a dramatic effect on a student’s future. While these types of hearings are held in a manner similar to a court proceeding, they aren’t required to follow the rules of a traditional court proceeding. For one, students are not presumed innocent until proven guilty, and though many schools’ regulations provide for due process for the student, this does not always apply in practice.
School review boards are familiar with the disciplinary hearing process, and they often find themselves at an advantage to students and parents. More often than not, schools tend to dispense justice quickly in an effort to keep their reputations clean, oftentimes before the student even understands what is happening. Having a knowledgeable education attorney by your side will help you navigate the confusing hearing process and ensure that the student’s rights are upheld.
Students who are not facing disciplinary action but have an educational dispute with the school, such as academic progression issues or ADA issues, face similar disadvantages. Without the support of an education attorney, these students and their parents may be unable to mount a successful argument or, worse, may be obliged to accept the situation without even making a complaint.
Tully Rinckey’s attorneys are here to assist you, no matter what problem you are facing. Our qualified and experienced attorneys will handle your case with the utmost regard and attention. We defend the rights of students and educators in New York State, including those throughout Westchester County.
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Nick was incredible to work with. Very detail oriented and strived to ensure that all our needs were met at constant and did so with a great deal of attention to detail. Should the need arise, we will utilize his services again without question.
C.P.
We have nothing to say but wonderful things about our experience with Tully Rinckey-from start to finish. They do what they promise to do on their website- our attorney went above and beyond fighting for us against our school district. He responded quickly every time we had a question, and had our backs going up against our school district’s attorney. We are more than satisfied with the entire experience, and have highly recommended them to friends who are also having to fight for their child’s educational rights.
M.C.
My daughter was denied speech services from the NYC Department of Education. I called Tully Rinckey PLLC and Nicholas Marricco was assigned to my case. Mr. Marricco and his team amended my complaint to the DOE and represented me during the initial hearing. He or a member of his team always kept me up to date with what was happening regarding my case. The IEP was eventually issued and I did not receive a copy from the DOE. Mr. Marricco ensured I received a copy within 48 hours of knowing that the IEP was finalized. He also reviewed the IEP with me and I was able to close my case with my daughter receiving the services she was entitled to. I would highly recommend Mr. Marricco and this firm to anyone having issues with educational institutions within NYS.
Nick Marricco and his staff at Tully Rinckey provided exceptional service for their client. Nick's professionalism and dedication were evident in every aspect of his work. He was not only exceptionally prompt in his responses, ensuring timely communication and follow-ups, but also demonstrated an impressive attentiveness and care that made his client feel truly valued and supported throughout the entire process. What sets Nick apart is his ability to offer customized, practical solutions tailored specifically to the needs of his client. He took the time to thoroughly analyze the situation, considering both immediate concerns and long-term goals, and provided advice that was not only legally sound but also highly relevant to the client's personal and professional objectives. During the process, Nick ensured that his client was empowered to make informed decisions every step of the way. In addition to his legal expertise, Nick was extremely mindful of the client's timeline. He efficiently balanced urgency with thoughtful consideration, adapting his approach to fit the client’s schedule. His astute foresight and ability to anticipate the client’s needs meant that they were always prepared for potential challenges. Above all, Nick’s meticulous attention to detail allowed him to address the nooks and crannies of legal issues that could easily be overlooked. His thoroughness ensured that no aspect of the case was left unexamined, providing his client with confidence that their legal matters were being handled with the utmost care and precision. Overall, Nick Marricco’s proactive, thoughtful, and highly personalized approach makes him a standout legal professional. He consistently goes above and beyond for his clients, ensuring that their needs are met. Above all, Nick is someone who I would highly recommend to a close family member. The world needs more people like Nick.
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At Tully Rinckey, we work relentlessly to ensure our ethical standards and level of professionalism surpass what is expected of us by our clients and the court. Our high ethical principles call us to treat clients with respect, offer affordability to members of the communities we serve, and provide composed and dignified representation.
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