Education Law

Nashville Education Law Attorneys

Concerned about their children's education, many parents of children with special needs are demanding that their children receive instruction and accommodations appropriate for those needs.

Mills & Cooper is an accomplished education law firm with experience representing both parents and school districts in such matters.

If you require representation, call us at 615-221-8218. An attorney at our firm can evaluate your case and discuss possible solutions to the problem with you.

A Comprehensive Knowledge of Education Law

Our lawyers understand the complexities of education law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Rehabilitation Act, the Teacher Tenure Act, Title VI, Title IX, and other applicable laws. But our abilities extend beyond the theoretical. We also understand the practical realities faced by students, teachers, and administrators in school systems in Tennessee. We apply this knowledge and skills to obtain concrete results for our clients in a cost-effective manner.

Help for Parents and Students

The basic building block in special education is the creation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP). This document, written by a child's parents and the school's special education team, is customized to meet the needs of the particular student. It lays out the academic objectives and the special accommodations needed to reach those goals. Our lawyers can review such plans, and if necessary, take legal action to ensure that the plan is put into effect and the child receives the services and teaching he or she needs to reach the academic goals specified by the plan.

Representation for School Districts, Administrators, and Teachers

Our firm also represents school districts, schools, administrators, and teachers in education law matters. We have represented the Tennessee School Board Risk Management Trust and schools in many cases involving education law, teacher tenure, liability, and other matters.

We realize that litigation can be expensive. In every case, our goal is to achieve the client's goals in the most timely and cost-efficient manner possible. Our comprehensive understanding of education law issues and straightforward approach can often enable us to achieve acceptable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, and without resort to litigation. When necessary however, we will assertively represent our clients in court.

For a free consultation with Mills & Cooper, call 615-221-8218 or contact us online.