Our Mission: To protect the rights and futures of students and educators.

LANSING: (517) 994-1776

DETROIT METRO: (248) 487-1645

We are focused on education law, with a particular focus on student and educator rights. This singular focus separates us from attorneys who dabble or practice education law “on the side.” We advocate for students and educators in a variety of situations and have the know-how and experience to get results.

MEET THE TEAM:

Liz Abdnour, Title IX, Student and Educator Rights

(Lansing, MI)

Coriann Gastol, Education and Special Ed Attorney

(Bloomfield Hills, MI)

Megan Mitchell, Student Rights and Special Education

(Flint, MI)

Mark Weiker, Education and Special Ed Attorney

Danielle Randolph, Special Ed. Advocate

Charlie Weiker, Lawdog

Matters in which we represent students/parents:

  • Student discipline, suspension, expulsion (and related hearings);

  • Reporting bullying and harassment;

  • Representing clients in harassment investigations;

  • Title IX and Student Code of Conduct hearings;

  • Student Academic Misconduct hearings;

  • Social media and cyberbullying-related issues;

  • Special education, IEP, ETR and 504 Plans;

  • District residency investigations and appeals;

  • In-state residency appeals (higher education);

  • Securing recovery services stemming from the 2020-21 pandemic.

Matters in which we represent educators (teachers /administrators/ school employees):

  • Employee discipline proceedings;

  • Employment investigations;

  • Layoff, nonrenewal, termination;

  • Michigan Department of Education licensure investigations and hearings;

  • Severance agreements and resignations; and

  • Tenure disputes and hearings.

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OTHER SCHOOL LAW ISSUES We Can HELP WITH INCLUDE:

  • School pupil and staff technology use agreements;

  • Student speech under the 1st Amendment;

  • Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) appeals (e.g. eligibility/transfer);

  • Student searches under the 4th Amendment;

  • Drug testing of students;

  • K12 Students with disabilities (IDEA, ADA and Michigan law);

  • Manifestation Determination Review (“MDR”) Hearings;

  • College students with disabilities (ADA and accommodations);

  • Transgender student issues (equal protection and bullying);

  • Administration of medication to students by school employees;

  • Review of athletic or field trip liability waivers;

  • School-related personal injury matters;

  • Home-schooled and charter-schooled student participation in public school extracurriculars;

  • Michigan Public Records and Freedom of Information Act

  • Student confidentiality issues under FERPA;

  • Public meeting and executive session compliance issues;

  • Federal and state court litigation;

  • Physical and psychological abuse by teachers or coaches.