Zachary Meinen Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Milwaukee

Zachary Meinen Bio
ZACHARY MEINEN has been counsel on 100s of educational matters, including educational due process complaints, discrimination actions, federal appeals, and federal civil rights actions on behalf of students and parents. Zach has secured millions of dollars worth of educational services and damages on behalf of his clients.. Zach earned his J.D. Degree from Thomas Kline School of Law at Drexel University. While enrolled at Drexel, Zach experienced a variety of hands-on training which included pro-bono estate planning clinics in West Philadelphia, mock oral argument in Philadelphia court rooms, and live education law simulations. Zach has served as Judicial Law Clerk for Judges William Stewart and Rod Smeltzer in Dunn County, Wisconsin. Zach was born in Wisconsin where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Legal Studies and Economics. Zach was raised within a large extended family which included multiple educators and special education advocates.. Zach moved from Wisconsin to Philadelphia to attend law school with his wife, Rebecca, who provides special education services for children under the age of 3. Zach has witnessed firsthand the positive effect specially designed services can have on individuals and families that need them. Zach believes that every child should be provided with ambitious educational programming to tap into each child's unique potential to learn, and with the appropriate supports and services any child can make meaningful progress.. After over five years of practice in Philadelphia, PA, Zach relocated his primary office to Milwaukee, WI in 2019. Zach currently operates a private practice in Milwaukee, WI and also still serves clients in Pennsylvania along with regular consultaion with other local co-counsel. Zach focuses his legal practice on helping families fully utilize the educational services and remedies available to them and assist clients with any legal problems they may be facing. Due to his unique background, Zach is familiar working with an extremely diverse client base handling matters in major metropolitan school districts and rural school districts, servicing clients of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Zach understands the difficulty of financing litigation, and takes all reasonable efforts to reduce or eliminate costs to parents and children who need his help.. Shoot Zach an email () or call the number listed.  All contact goes directly to Zach - not a support staff or call center. If your question is urgent please call and leave a message or use the email above.. Using the Avvo message function is not a reliable way to contact me. **Many of the written avvo messages might not receive timely responses (or any responses) due to email filtering.**. Please note that I am barred in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania and typically only handle cases in these states. Therefore, I will be unlikely to be able to help you if your case arises outside of these jurisdictions.