When it comes to addressing matters concerning you or your student’s education issues, the knowledgeable attorneys at Tully Rinckey can help. We advocate for the rights of students, parents, teachers, and school districts across the state and have a comprehensive understanding of New York State’s ever-complex education law.
Dedicated and Experienced Buffalo Education Lawyers
Our team of Buffalo education lawyers provides comprehensive legal representation to a variety of clients, including assisting those in K-12, college, and other graduate programs all across New York State. With diligence, ingenuity, and experience gained through years of practice, we regular defend the interests of our clients and help them achieve their educational goals.
Our attorneys have handled numerous matters for school officials, districts, and educators, including:
Advising and counseling on disciplinary matters
Handling parent issues with teachers/faculty
Reviewing and formatting superintendent meeting minutes
Drafting and revising employee handbooks
Representing academies in employment discrimination cases before federal and state courts, the EEOC, and NYS Human Rights Commission
Reviewing contracts and agreements involving academies/institutions
Communicating with law enforcement on investigations involving teachers
Additionally, our attorneys are familiar with many other aspects of education law, including areas around ADA/special education accommodations. Our attorneys serve as zealous advocates for children with special needs, assisting parents with:
Attending Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings with our parent-clients
Obtaining remedial education and educational placement
Structuring IEPs or plans under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (504 Plans)
Securing required and/or appropriate evaluations
Obtaining speech, occupational, physical therapy, or other special education services
Preparing and filing a Due Process Complaint
Appeals to State Review Officers
When it comes to academic misconduct and discrimination violations, Tully Rinckey’s team of dedicated education attorneys can help ensure your child’s academic reputation remains intact. Our lawyers frequently assist with providing representation in Superintendent’s Hearings and Manifestation Determination Reviews. We’ve also assisted many parents with appealing, modifying, or removing a student suspension.
Regardless of your education law issue, our attorney can assist you. To learn more about how we can assist with your matter, call or email us today.
Why You Need an Education Law Attorney?
Students facing educational disputes or who are facing disciplinary action rarely know how school hearings operate, and while similar to how traditional courts handle and offer due process, schools are not legally obligated to abide by standard court norms. What this means is that, along with not always being innocent until proven guilty and being unfamiliar with how review boards operate, schools can dispense judgment quickly, before a student can even understand what is going on. This unfortunately leads to many students and parents being unable to mount a successful argument and may be forced to accept a student’s fate without even being able to make a complaint.
By having an ally in this process who is familiar with the school districts of the area and how they operate, you can ensure that you have someone fighting for your goals through the proper channels who has seen cases like yours before.
Why Choose Tully Rinckey?
At Tully Rinckey, our attorneys have defended the rights of students, parents, educators, and districts all across the State and have a comprehensive knowledge of education law. From Title IX and other disciplinary matters to obtaining ADA and other special education accommodations, our firm has seen it all and knows how best to set yourself up to achieve your educational goals.
What Our Clients Are Saying:
Nick was incredible to work with. Very detail oriented and strived to ensure that all our needs were met at constant and did so with a great deal of attention to detail. Should the need arise, we will utilize his services again without question.
C.P.
We have nothing to say but wonderful things about our experience with Tully Rinckey-from start to finish. They do what they promise to do on their website- our attorney went above and beyond fighting for us against our school district. He responded quickly every time we had a question, and had our backs going up against our school district’s attorney. We are more than satisfied with the entire experience, and have highly recommended them to friends who are also having to fight for their child’s educational rights.
M.C.
My daughter was denied speech services from the NYC Department of Education. I called Tully Rinckey PLLC and Nicholas Marricco was assigned to my case. Mr. Marricco and his team amended my complaint to the DOE and represented me during the initial hearing. He or a member of his team always kept me up to date with what was happening regarding my case. The IEP was eventually issued and I did not receive a copy from the DOE. Mr. Marricco ensured I received a copy within 48 hours of knowing that the IEP was finalized. He also reviewed the IEP with me and I was able to close my case with my daughter receiving the services she was entitled to. I would highly recommend Mr. Marricco and this firm to anyone having issues with educational institutions within NYS.
Nick Marricco and his staff at Tully Rinckey provided exceptional service for their client. Nick's professionalism and dedication were evident in every aspect of his work. He was not only exceptionally prompt in his responses, ensuring timely communication and follow-ups, but also demonstrated an impressive attentiveness and care that made his client feel truly valued and supported throughout the entire process. What sets Nick apart is his ability to offer customized, practical solutions tailored specifically to the needs of his client. He took the time to thoroughly analyze the situation, considering both immediate concerns and long-term goals, and provided advice that was not only legally sound but also highly relevant to the client's personal and professional objectives. During the process, Nick ensured that his client was empowered to make informed decisions every step of the way. In addition to his legal expertise, Nick was extremely mindful of the client's timeline. He efficiently balanced urgency with thoughtful consideration, adapting his approach to fit the client’s schedule. His astute foresight and ability to anticipate the client’s needs meant that they were always prepared for potential challenges. Above all, Nick’s meticulous attention to detail allowed him to address the nooks and crannies of legal issues that could easily be overlooked. His thoroughness ensured that no aspect of the case was left unexamined, providing his client with confidence that their legal matters were being handled with the utmost care and precision. Overall, Nick Marricco’s proactive, thoughtful, and highly personalized approach makes him a standout legal professional. He consistently goes above and beyond for his clients, ensuring that their needs are met. Above all, Nick is someone who I would highly recommend to a close family member. The world needs more people like Nick.
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Regardless of what educational matter you are facing, your needs will receive our highest care and attention, and we will deliver a solution that meets your needs.
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