At Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) we recognize that putting the students’ needs first must be the cornerstone of our legal strategies. Legal issues in education arise in the context of ongoing relationships, so even when providing advice to facilitate a short-term resolution, we consider the need to develop the foundations for long-term problem-solving. We use our expertise as education lawyers to fight for learning environments free of bullying, harassment and other roadblocks to a quality experience for all children.
Our knowledgeable team has successfully fought for the rights of children across Ontario in cases of harassment, suspension, special needs accommodation and other important legal matters facing today’s youth. DSF has extensive experience working with publicly funded English public and Catholic school boards, private schools, private career colleges, colleges and universities as well as education associations.
We routinely provide advice with respect to:
As experienced education lawyers serving Collingwood and Simcoe County, the lawyers of DSF know students of all ages face a variety of challenges at school, at home and in their social lives on a regular basis. We make it our mission to ensure that these difficulties are never made worse by working to resolve and seek justice for legal matters that fall beyond normal childhood concerns.
We are experienced in educational cases of all levels, including expertise in the following areas:
Children with Special Needs: If your child is not receiving the accommodations they require to learn successfully, DSF’s educational lawyers will work to get the provisions they need including additional assistance, specialized learning materials and physical accommodations as needed.
Education and Children’s Rights: With regulations and laws varying between school boards and between public and private institutions, our educational lawyers have the skills to navigate the system and get your child the justice they need in cases of bullying, accommodations and more.
Bullying in Schools: As society and the educational system continues to heighten awareness surrounding bullying in schools, our team can help your child receive justice in matters of school harassment.
Discipline: When a school disciplines a child, college or university student, it has a responsibility to ensure that punishment is fair and that proper provisions are given to allow the student to contest the punishment. If your child’s school has not fulfilled these requirements, the lawyers at DSF will seek restitution and correction of the situation as needed.
Our Collingwood office is conveniently located at 25 Huron Street, Collingwood, ON L9Y 1C3, which is within walking distance to all amenities within the town square. We welcome individuals and businesses located across Simcoe County and surrounding areas to meet their legal needs from our new location closest to them.
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