Mr. Woelfel provides representation for clients with education law issues including IDEA, Special Education, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, injury liability, expulsion/suspension issues and many others issues that arise related to education.  Please contact us directly to see if we may assist you.
We are available to assist parents in the following areas:
Special Education Issues including:

• Educational Document and Case Reviews
• Individualized Education Programs ("IEP") Meetings
• Mediations       
• Discipline of Individuals with Special Needs
• Manifestation Determination Representation
• Due Process Hearings under the IDEA and State Laws
• Civil Actions and Appeals in both State and Federal Court

School Disciplinary Matters including:

• Both Special Education and General Education Disciplinary Matters
• Suspensions of students with and without special needs.
• Expulsions of students with and without special needs.
• Appeals of Disciplinary Actions
• Bullying

Disability Discrimination and Tort Representation
We pride ourselves on our aggressive representation of our clients who have been discriminated against, abused, or otherwise subject to tortuous conduct.  If your child has been subject to abuse or other tortuous conduct you should contact an attorney immediately.  There are severe restrictions regarding when claims can be made, particularly against government entities in California.  The vast majority of the people who contact our office are not aware of the severity of delaying action on a potential claim.  For example: many claims against a government agency(such as your child’s school district) are forfeited forever in the event that notices or filings are not made within six months of the accrual of the cause of action.  This is a great shock to many who think that you always have 1, 2, or 3 years to take legal action and preserve a claim.  Don’t throw your or your child’s right to recover away by delaying action.  Call or email an attorney right away. 
We represent individuals and classes involving:

• Disability Discrimination under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Disability Discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Disability Discrimination under state law including UNRUH
• Tort Actions in State and Federal Court

Experts and Consultants are Available to Help!
We have experience working with and can recommend consultants and experts in situations where our client’s are seeking additional support such as:
Neuropsychological Assessments to identify your child’s individual needs and plan appropriate educational and behavioral supports and services to your child’s needs.
Behavioral Modification Services to actively teach your child to replace behaviors which may impede their learning with appropriate replacement behaviors.
If you need assistance regarding education law issues contact us.  In most cases, you will be contacted by an attorney within one business day!  After initial contact and consultation we will determine if we are capable of offering help for your specific situation.  It is important to note that in no event will we provide legal services or representation to you or your child until we have considered your specific case, explicitly offered you representation, and executed an attorney/client representation agreement. 


Contact us today to discuss how we can address your education-related legal needs.