Keith D Bowers Law Offices

In any civil legal dispute, quick decisive action is critical in order to protect your rights. We will help you establish your case, collect evidence and witnesses, and prepare to defend your rights in arbitration or court.

An attorney is often the best friend a parent can have when they are trying to protect the rights of their child with special needs. They know the law and are able to do whatever is needed to make sure that your child is protected.

Did you know that professionals outside of the medical profession are also capable of malpractice? For instance, an investment manager charged with handling your money who mismanages it due to negligence can be guilty of malpractice.

If your child has been evaluated for a learning disability and the school district doesn’t find that disability, then you may have legal recourse. An attorney can help prepare evidence and get expert testimony from doctors and mental health professionals to prove your case.

Did you know that any student has the right to peacefully protest a dress code policy? Remember though, that does not mean that the student may violate the policy or engage in other activity that is legitimately banned in the school.

Have you been harmed by a decision of a local government, whether it had to do with zoning, building codes or another issue? Local governments must treat all citizens fairly and evenly and are not immune to lawsuits.

While the terms libel and slander are thrown around in popular media with little attention to their actual meanings, if you believe you have been the target of either, you can take civil action. However, the conditions are specific, and the help of a good civil attorney is recommended.

Until the mid-19th century, children attended school at the discretion of their parents. In 1852, the first compulsory attendance law was adopted by Massachusetts, and by 1918, every state had adopted similar legislation requiring school-aged children to attend school.

Contract law is based on an enforceable agreement, whether written or verbal. Contract damages are based on expectation, which means the wronged party is awarded damages as if the contract had been performed.

Families who are raising children with special needs often need a little extra support to ensure that the legal rights their child has are protected- and an attorney specializing in education and discrimination law can be the support that they are looking for.

We recognize that suing the federal government for illegal trespass of your property can be a daunting endeavor. Remember, you have rights and these rights can’t be violated by the government. There is a process to follow and you may have legal recourse when they fail to do so.

There are important differences between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Both can be used to guarantee children who have disabilities are given the opportunity to receive a public education.

Not all types of discrimination constitute a violation of civil rights. For example, a landlord may refuse to rent an apartment to a pet owner. However, that landlord may not reject applicants on the basis of race, gender, etc.

Discrimination is something no child should ever have to experience- and children with special needs can often be the butt of discrimination in many forms. If your child has suffered and you have tried everything, an attorney may be able to help you resolve the situation.