Special Education Advocacy: Protecting Your Child’s Right to Learn
Navigating the special education system can be overwhelming for families seeking appropriate educational services and support for their child. Gallagher Sharp’s Special Education practice group provides experienced legal representation to help families secure the resources, accommodations, and protections their students deserve. From requesting comprehensive evaluations and attending IEP, 504, and ETR meetings, to resolving placement disputes and defending students in disciplinary matters including suspensions and expulsions, our attorneys guide families through every step of the process. We represent clients in mediations, facilitated meetings, and due process hearings, and assist with filing OCR complaints when necessary. Our goal is to ensure that every student receives a free and appropriate public education in an environment where they can thrive.
Our Special Education Services Include:
- Representation for disciplinary matters, including suspensions, expulsions, and appeals
- Assistance requesting thorough and timely evaluations for students seeking school-based services
- Representation at IEP, 504, and ETR meetings
- Assistance with placement disputes
- Representation in mediations and facilitated meetings
- Filing OCR (Office for Civil Rights) complaints
- Representation in due process hearings
Schedule a Consultation
For a flat fee, we will evaluate your particular issues and provide opinions on legal rights and strategies to accomplish your objectives. Contact our attorney to setup your consultation.
Our SPED Attorney
Linda is passionate about advocating for students with disabilities and their rights to services in the school setting. She has an extensive background in the field of special education law, on behalf of both families and school districts, which allows her a great perspective in understanding and ultimately resolving disputes. Her experience includes advising families on their rights, representation at IEP and 504 meetings, mediations, due process representation, ETR meetings and disciplinary hearings. Linda also assists families in securing guardianships where necessary to protect students as they reach adulthood. Contact Linda.
