Parents and students are increasingly faced with complex decisions concerning educational rights, many of which have critical consequences for the future. Attorney Edward J. Feinstein has over 30 years of experience advising parents and students concerning their rights and works with them to resolve a variety of educational disputes, including:

Special Education and Due Process: Parents who have students with disabilities must navigate through a myriad of new laws and regulations defining their child's right to a free appropriate public education. Whether the issue concerns evaluation, placement or programming, we have the expertise to represent you at IEP meetings, pre-hearing conferences, due process hearings, or in court proceedings.

Expulsions: The law recognizes the high value of an education and provides an array of procedural protections which must be afforded when a school district decides to seek expulsion of a student. It is critical that you know the full range of your child's rights, and what options are available when your child is faced with expulsion. Stember Feinstein Doyle Payne & Cordes, LLC provides the advice and representation you need through this process.

Discrimination and Harassment: Sexual harassment, bullying, and disability discrimination can make school a nightmare rather than the educational experience it should be. Title IX, the ADA and other laws are designed to protect students from such actions. We advise and counsel parents and students encountering these offensive situations concerning their legal options, and represent them in administrative and legal actions against the responsible parties, including school boards, and other responsible parties.