IEP & 504 Plan Advocacy Lawyers
Alabama, Florida, & Beyond
Is your school failing to follow your child's IEP or 504 Plan? Our attorneys fight for proper evaluations, services, and placements for students with disabilities. Our attorneys can provide critical support at every stage of the special education process. Whether you are just beginning the journey or have been fighting for years, we can help. We are your partners, providing the legal knowledge and strategic guidance necessary to navigate the system and achieve your goals.
IEP & 504 Plan Advocacy: Ensuring Your Child Gets the Support They Deserve
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan is more than just a document; it is a legally enforceable promise to provide your child with the tools and support they need to access their education and succeed. When a school district fails to create an appropriate plan or refuses to follow the one in place, it is breaking that promise. We are here to make sure they keep it.
The process of securing and enforcing these plans can be confusing and overwhelming. School districts have teams of specialists and their own attorneys. You do not have to face them alone. The IEP Lawyers provide expert legal representation to level the playing field and ensure your child's rights are protected.
We are your partners in the
IEP/504 Process
Common Challenges We Solve
We represent families facing a wide range of disputes with their school districts. Our deep experience in special education law allows us to effectively address the most common and complex challenges, including:
Securing Initial Eligibility and Proper Evaluations: If the school has denied that your child is eligible for services or has conducted an inadequate evaluation, we can intervene to challenge their findings and demand a comprehensive assessment of your child's needs.
Fighting for a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE): The core principle of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the right to FAPE. If your child's IEP is not reasonably calculated to enable them to make appropriate progress, we will fight to ensure it includes the right goals, services, and supports.
Demanding Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs): If you disagree with the school's evaluation, you have the right to request an IEE at public expense. We help families exercise this critical right to get an unbiased, expert opinion on their child's needs.
Challenging Inappropriate Placements or Changes in Services: We fight to ensure your child is educated in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and challenge any attempt by the district to move your child to a more restrictive setting or reduce essential services without proper justification.
Enforcing "Stay-Put" Rights During Disputes: During a dispute, the "stay-put" provision prevents the school from changing your child's placement or services without your consent. We act swiftly to enforce these rights and maintain stability for your child.
Representing You in IEP Meetings, Disciplinary Meetings, Mediation, and Due Process Hearings: We can attend IEP meetings to ensure your voice is heard, represent you in mediation to negotiate a settlement, and advocate for you in a formal due process hearing if the district refuses to do what is right.
Our Services
When Advocacy Isn't Enough: Due Process and Beyond
We believe in the power of collaboration and always attempt to resolve disputes through negotiation and mediation. However, when a school district is intransigent, you need an attorney who is ready and willing to fight. If the administrative process fails to yield a just result, we are fully prepared to file for a due process hearing to have an impartial officer compel the district to comply with the law. Our readiness for litigation is your greatest leverage in any negotiation.
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Has your child been suspended or threatened with expulsion? We protect students' rights in disciplinary hearings, especially when a disability is involved.ription text goes here
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We sue schools for violating students' civil rights. Our attorneys handle ADA and Section 504 claims for discrimination, illegal segregation, and failure to accommodate.
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