Education lawyers in California George G. to Kent Hansen

12121 Wilshire Boulevard   600 , Los Angeles , California 90025

Practice Areas: Animal Bites,Appellate ,Automobile Accidents,Business ,Civil ,Civil Rights,Contracts,Discrimination,Education ,Employment & Labor ,Insurance ,Legal Malpractice,Personal Injury,Professional Malpractice,Real Estate ,Slip and Fall

Firm: Janina Botchis

655 North Central Avenue , Glendale , California 91203

Practice Areas: Education

The Law Office of Janina Botchis focuses exclusively on representing children with special needs in obtaining services from their school district.. Mrs. Botchis completed her undergraduate work at Wesleyan University and received her Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School. While a law student, Mrs. Botchis held externships at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.

West Broadway , San Diego , California 92101

Practice Areas: Business ,Civil ,Corporate ,Education

Firm: The Law Office of Kathryn Greer

557 Mercury Ln , Brea , California 92821

Practice Areas: Education

Kathryn is inspired everyday with a passion to help people, particularly those members of our society that are most vulnerable such as our elders, children and the disabled. Kathryn has had tremendous success advocating on behalf of victims of sexual abuse and understands how painful and difficult it can be to come forward. Kathryn provides comforting personalized attention to each client and will patiently explain all options available in each individual case. Kathryn is focussed 100% on achieving the best possible results for her clients so that they have the resources available to them to optimize the healing process and overcome their abuse.. Kathryn has been selected to Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars 2018-2020.

Firm: Kathleen A. Hunt

6002 Barrett Avenue , El Cerrito , California 94530

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Constitutional , Corporate , Education , Entertainment & Sports , Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate , Trademarks, Trusts, Wills, Business, Business

Firm: Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, A Professional Law Corporation

17871 Park Plaza Drive , Cerritos , California 90703

Practice Areas: Labor , Education, Education, Education, Education

Firm: Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, A Professional Law Corporation

17871 Park Plaza Drive , Cerritos , California 90703

Practice Areas: Education , Education, Education, Education, Education

12100 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800 , Los Angeles , California 90025

Practice Areas: Construction, Equipment Finance, Business, Bankruptcy, Debt Agreements, Insurance, Divorce, Wrongful Termination, Copyright, Wrongful Death, Education, Construction & Development

Mr. Fuchs obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1968 and a Law Degree from the University of Southern California in 1978. After an initial stint following gradulation from Columbia, as an engineer for Chrysler Corporation in Detroit, I migrated to Los Angleles and was Technical Editor of Hot Rod Magazine and Engineering Editor for Motor Trend Magazine, from 1971-74, before obtaining my law degree in 1978.  I started my law career at Latham & Watkins from 1978-81 and have had a my own law firm or a small partnership since 1983.  I am an avid car enthusiast and over the years have owned several Porsches, several Mercedes, a Ferrari, and most recently a Dodge Viper GTS.  I have regularly participated in track events and for nearly 20 years have been a navigator in the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada, in the 150 mile per hour class.   I am an active member of Checkered Flag 200, a support group for the Petersen Automotive Museum, and I have handled a number of lawsuits and disputes involving collector cars such as Ferraris, Porsches and even some old race cars, as well as many business disputes, financing disputes and construction defects cases.. My associate, Gail Gilfillan, is a UCLA graduate and obtained her law degree from Pepperdine University in 1993.  She has been with me for the entirety of her law career and is a terrific lawyer and a compliment to our business litigation and construction defect practice.. Our past clients include the Boys and Girls Club of San Fernando Vally, Tower Hemotology and Oncology Medical Group, MaxPro Leasing, Classic Financial Corporation, Scharff Construction Co., Kriek Construction, Victoria Montana, ProMedia, Inc., Adoption Pro, Inc., Titan Spark Plug Co., Isuzu Trucks of America, Revolution Motorsports, Tillack & Co., and Hunting Ridge Motors.

Firm: Fleischman Consumer Law Center

8605 Santa Monica Blvd #47620 , Los Angeles , California 90069

Practice Areas: Education, Bankruptcy, Consumer Protection, Consumer Protection

I’m a student loan lawyer who has helped thousands of federal and private student loan borrowers lower their payments, negotiate settlements, get out of default, and qualify for loan forgiveness programs. My practice includes defending student loan lawsuits filed by companies such as Navient and National Collegiate Student Loan Trust. In addition, I’ve represented thousands of individuals and families in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.. I’ve spoken at events held by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, National Association of Consumer Advocates, and bar associations around the country. National news outlets regularly look to me for my insights on student loans and consumer debt issues.. I’m licensed to practice law in New York and California and advise student loan borrowers nationwide.. STUDENT LOAN LAW SOLUTIONS. BANKRUPTCY SOLUTIONS. You can call my office to schedule an appointment.

Firm: James R. Spievak, A Professional Corporation

525 B Street 1400 , San Diego , California 92101

Practice Areas: Education ,Family ,Personal Injury

Firm: Law Offices of Georgianna Junco-Kelman

12711 Ventura Blvd. , Studio City , California 91604

Practice Areas: Education

When I embarked upon my legal career, being a special education attorney was not initially on the radar. I did not have one clue that special education law was even a thing! I quickly learned! I specialized in criminal defense for almost a decade, including juvenile defense, and looking back, I realized how many kids unidentified with disabilities were improperly prosecuted and blamed for acts rooted in disability, rather than criminal or mischievous intent, when suddenly I was taken on an involuntary journey that changed the trajectory of my life and ultimately my career.. At six weeks old, my eldest son, Brandon, was diagnosed with a congenital brain disorder, Focal Cortical Dysplasia, a malformation causing catastrophic seizures, Infantile Spasms, detrimentally impacting his physical and intellectual development. Initially, I was paralyzed with fear and unsure as to which direction to take, but after grieving what was essentially the death of the child I had dreamed of, I then began the process of reorienting the course of our lives, with the goal of meeting my son's every need taking center stage.. As I am sure all parents of special needs children do, I spent countless sleepless nights staring at the ceiling at 2:00 a.m. in search for answers. Paving the way to effectively help my child in every way I could permeated my every thought. I immersed myself in learning everything I could about the brain, special education advocacy, and whatever services existed to help my son conquer his disability to the maximum extent possible. I effectively fought the school district, ultimately winning the battle to fully include him, and later applied my personal experience and learned valuable lessons with the same commitment and vigor to the re-shifting of my career. The representation of children with disabilities and the assurance of their meaningful inclusion is more than my job, it is my mission.. In my journey with my son, the change of my professional course suddenly became inevitable when I came across so many helpless and desperate parents that were unsure how to access the proper services for their children. They were unaware and uneducated about the special education system and its very complicated and entangled inner workings. The reality was, and continues to be, that parents are not often given all of the correct information or informed about the available and proper tools by their school districts. Districts are too often not candid about the various types of support and services that can and should be offered. Unfortunately, often the services offered your child are based on a cost/benefit analysis, and one that does not first and foremost consider your child's best interest.. I crossed paths with parents eager to help their children but were given misinformation time after time. When I learned how easily special education children can fall through the cracks because they are not treated as the law so clearly mandates, I inevitably and almost organically realized my calling, and although I had embarked on the road to special education law long before on a personal level, I decided to do so officially, and I started my own law practice in 2009. So I became a special education attorney, in the most important and rewarding path of my life. I knew that what I did and continue to do for my son to ensure his utmost success and best life, I could do for the children of no shortage of families in need, and I knew these families could relate to my experience and draw benefit and comfort from it. So I set out to help as many parents as I encountered whose desire to help their children was, and is, as insatiable as mine.. Sometimes the barriers we face seem unconquerable, but the deep love for our extra special children and the desire to see them succeed is our primary motivating force for anything that we do. It is not easy, but it is a fight worth fighting, and one you should not continue to fight alone when your efforts appear fruitless with the continued neglect of Districts to take proper measures to help your boy or girl. Know that with the proper support and tools, the right education for children with disabilities is possible, with the ultimate goal of a fulfilling and independent life to the maximum extent possible.. Allow me to share with you the wealth of knowledge and information that I have acquired along the way of this life-transforming, beautiful, and heart-wrenching journey. Below I share with you some very helpful pointers that I believe are imperative elements for parents to apply in special education advocacy.. The biggest and most important piece of advice I can offer you is to BELIEVE IN YOUR CHILD, no matter what the diagnosis, disability, or challenge he or she is facing. You must set a high standard and believe that your child can accomplish more than anyone thinks possible. If you give up on your child and start the process with low expectations, then everyone gives up on your child. As difficult as it sometimes is, your mindset must be one of eternal optimism. Believe that your child is going to be very capable of achievements, despite what therapists, doctors, and especially school officials tell you. Set that accomplishment bar very high and keep it steady!. The school administrators, mediators, and Administrative Law Judges must first see your child, not his or her diagnosis or disability, and that is up to you to show them. When the school district is telling you that there is no funding, specific classrooms, or personnel services available to help your child, and when you hear, which I promise you will, "We don't do that," do not believe it and do not accept it. It is not a matter of "we don't," it is a matter of "you must" if it meets the individual needs of your child. Your strong belief that your child can be successful as long as these services are provided is what will keep you determined to fight for them.. It is the resilient and relentless will of parents that yields success in meeting their children’s unique academic needs. We are here to help you navigate that daunting and complex maze. Remember, there is no greater inequality than the equal treatment of non-equals.

11340 W Olympic Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90064

Practice Areas: Education

Firm: Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, A Professional Law Corporation

17871 Park Plaza Drive , Cerritos , California 90703

Practice Areas: Education

Firm: Law Offices of Henry Tovmassian

14001 Ventura Blvd. , Sherman Oaks , California 91423

Practice Areas: Education

Mr. Tovmassian graduated from New York University in New York, New York, in 1985, with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He then moved to Los Angeles, California to attend law school at the University of California at Los Angeles ("UCLA") between 1985 and 1988, when he graduated with a Juris Doctor degree. While at UCLA, he was a member of the Moot Court Honors Society. He was admitted to the California Bar in June of 1989.. Immediately following graduation from UCLA, Mr. Tovmassian joined the law firm of Wilner, Klein, Siegel and Kehr in Beverly Hills, California, where he practiced civil litigation in state and federal courts. In 1993, he left that firm to join former Wilner partners George D. Crook and Robert L. Kehr in a firm which later became known as Kehr, Crook, Tovmassian & Fox. While there, Mr. Tovmassian continued to practice civil litigation in state and federal courts, and was involved with Mr. Crook in training and supervising the younger attorneys of the firm. He also handled the firm’s civil rights practice, which included employment and discrimination claims in state and federal court. Mr. Tovmassian left Kehr, Crook in May 1998 to start his own firm. Since 2000, his special education practice has grown considerably and presently takes up approximately 80% of his time.. Mr. Tovmassian has represented hundreds of special education students and their families in due process cases filed pursuant to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) in which the involved school districts have settled his clients’ claims very favorably. In addition, he has tried several IDEA due process proceedings to completion and prevailed. He has also successfully represented many special education students and their families in litigation in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Firm: Helen Marsh Law

809 Broadway , Sonoma , California 95476

Practice Areas: Education, Employment

Helen grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota and attended college at Hamline University, where her father was a history professor. She headed to California to attend law school at the University of California, Berkeley, where she was co-chair of the Moot Court Board.. After graduation, she practiced law in Denver for a number of years before returning to the Bay Area and settling in Sonoma to raise her family. She worked in San Francisco with two top tier law firms and relocated her practice to Sonoma in 2009.. Helen has focused on litigation since graduating from law school. She has practiced in state and federal courts in California, Colorado and around the country. She is a frequent presenter at conferences for lawyers regarding a variety of topics. With offices in Santa Rosa and Sonoma, she provides top quality legal services to individuals and businesses in the Sonoma Valley and along with 101 corridor.. Currently, Helen focuses on Education Law (special education and student discipline) and overtime cases. In education matters, she emphasizes the student's need to access a free and appropriate public education as required by law.  In addition, she handles matters involving student discipline.  In overtime matters, Helen provides advice to employers and employees.  She handles litigiation both in court and before the Labor Board.  The overtime cases are either in state court or before the Labor Board.  She represents both employers and employees.. Additionally, Helen advises employees on severance agreements and other matters relating to termination of employment.

Firm: Wasserman, Comden & Casselman L.L.P.

300 East Esplanade Drive   1960 , Oxnard , California 93036

Practice Areas: Administrative ,Animal Bites,Assault & Battery,Civil Rights,Communications & Media ,Constitutional ,Construction ,Discrimination,Drugs & Medical Devices,Education ,Environmental ,Housing & Construction Defects,Landlord & Tenant,Medical Malpractice,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Products Liability,Professional Malpractice,Real Estate ,Securities ,Sexual Harassment,Toxic Substances,Wrongful Death

Firm: Rossi Domingue LLP

1570 The Alameda , San Jose , California 95126

Practice Areas: Civil , Education , Municipal , Zoning, Planning & Land Use, Litigation

Greg handles a wide variety of state and federal general litigation including construction, various contract and tort matters, and government law. His practice ranges from representing individual, business, and governmental clients as both plaintiffs and defendants. Greg also has state and federal appellate court experience. He was admitted to Phi Beta Kappa and graduated cum laude from law school. While in law school, Greg was a member of the law review and the mock trial honor society. He is licensed in California, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. His past and present professional memberships include local and state bar associations, the American Bar Associations, and committee memberships including trial, appellate, and governmental practice.

Firm: Cumberland, Coates & Duenow

550 Dana St 429 , San Luis Obispo , California 93401

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Construction ,Contracts,Education ,Employment & Labor ,Insurance ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Real Estate

Firm: Clayson, Mann, Yaeger & Hansen, A Professional Law Corporation

601 South Main Street , Corona , California 92882

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Contracts, Education , Employment & Labor , Health Care & Hospitalization, Labor , Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate , Employment & Labor

Firm: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

650 Town Center Drive , Costa Mesa , California 92626

Practice Areas: Labor and Employment, Immigration, Advertising, International Reach, Education, Emerging Company/Venture Capital, Entertainment and Digital Media, Fashion, Apparel and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Hospitality, Life Sciences and FDA, Private Equity