Education Litigation
Trial Court Representation for Illinois Education Litigation
The education attorneys at Ciesla & Ciesla represent students and parents, teachers and school districts, and private colleges and universities in Illinois and across the United States.
Much of our work for educational institutions is focused on accreditation and advice on federal regulations imposed by the Department of Education, but we are also aggressive defenders of our clients — schools, students, and teachers — in court and in expulsion and suspension hearings when problems arise.
Our civil litigation team represents colleges and universities in state and federal courts, before the U.S. Department of Education and the Illinois Board of Higher Education, as well as regional accrediting bodies such as the Higher Learning Commission.
For strong and effective representation in education law, contact the Northbrook law office of Ciesla & Ciesla.
Ciesla & Ciesla represents clients in education litigation involving:
- Appeals of accrediting board decisions and orders to appeal panels
- Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Federal and state financial aid, including Federal Title III and Title IV Financial Aid
- Violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Suspension and expulsion of K-12 students
- Problems obtaining or complying with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
- Granting or denial of tenure to faculty
- Termination of faculty and employees
- Due process questions when a college suspends or dismisses a student from a graduate program
ADA Requirements
Parent and students with disabilities have every right under the law to ask for reasonable and appropriate accommodations to allow the student to succeed in school. Sometimes schools do not understand the degree of their responsibility. At other times, parent and student requests are beyond what the law requires. At Ciesla & Ciesla, we represent both students and schools in disability accommodation cases under the ADA.
An Ounce of Prevention
While we are skilled trial attorneys with a track record of success in court, we know that no one wants to face the prospect of civil litigation when actions can be taken to avoid it. We work with education administrators to develop employment, special ed, and other educational policies that reduce the risk of a court challenge.
No Case is Too Complex for Ciesla & Ciesla
The trial lawyers at Ciesla & Ciesla have experience handling a variety of complex civil litigation actions. When the stakes are high, you can feel confident that your interests will be protected with effective and cost-effective legal representation. For representation in education law cases in Illinois or across the nation, contact Ciesla & Ciesla.
