Legal Representation for Schools
Wolcott Rivers Gates regularly counsels school boards and administrators in connection with legal issues specific to our education system.
Our attorneys handle a variety of education & school law issues including:
School board governance
School board policy interpretation
Investigate complaints of illegal harassment, discrimination and bullying
Protect student’s FERPA rights
Respond to FOIA requests
Address concerns relating to Special Education Law
Review student and employee disciplinary actions for compliance with state and federal law
Provide guidance to administrators in the areas of FMLA/ADA Compliance.
Serve as an advocate for school boards, individual school board members, administrators, and other employees
Legal Issues Relating to School Law
Discrimination and harassment
Employment rights
School board governance
Special education - IDEA & 504 compliance
Student’s rights and disciplinary actions
Athletics - Title IX
Standards of curriculum
Facilities and property rights
Health and confidentiality of health records
School safety
Compliance with other state and federal laws and regulations
Practicing School Law Attorneys
Samuel L. Meekins, Esquire
Danielle N. Jarvis, Esquire