Discrimination & Civil-Rights Litigation

Overview

When a school’s discrimination, harassment, or retaliation cannot be resolved through its internal process, the next step is often a lawsuit. I bring civil-rights and discrimination claims arising out of education — under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the ADA, and parallel state law — and I litigate them in both federal and state court.

I have courtroom experience in both systems and am actively taking on discrimination and education civil-rights matters in federal and state court alike. Which forum fits a given case depends on the claims, the defendant, and the relief sought, and I’ll give you a candid assessment of the realistic path and the remedies that are actually available.

What I can help with

• Evaluating discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims for court
• Selecting the right forum — federal or state — for your claims
• Pleading Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504/ADA claims
• Pursuing injunctive relief, damages, and fees where available
• Coordinating litigation with any pending OCR or internal complaint
• Litigating through dispositive motions, trial, and appeal

This is general information about the matters I handle and the law that applies to them. It is not legal advice about your situation, and the law in this area can change. For advice on your matter, start with the Full Read + Game Plan — your entire file read, straight answers, and exactly what to do next, in what order.