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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Education Law for New York on
Q: Hello I'm looking for a lawyer to represent my son in reguarding aganist his school. privacy and lack of safety protcols

he was assulteted chase down with a knife from a student from his school the school did not want to cooperate or help with any safety reuards my son. instead they behaved if my son experience is not real. however I filed a report and curretly waiting on police to pick up the other student

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answered on Mar 14, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the traumatic experience your son went through. That must be incredibly stressful and upsetting for your whole family. It's understandable that you are looking for legal representation given the school's unacceptable response. Here are a few suggestions for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Personal Injury for New York on
Q: My college forces all freshmen to buy a meal plan, i have food allergy and they dont have food suitable for me. can i su

My college forces all freshmen to buy a meal plan. I have celiac disease, and the dining hall fails to give me gluten free food or gluten free food without cross contamination. The food they say I can eat is prepared not in gluten free environments which leaves me sick almost the entire time I am... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 28, 2024

Technically speaking, a lawsuit is almost always possible in situations where one suffers damages at the hands of another party or entity. But a practical question could be whether a lawsuit is the best course of action, if it is possible for the facility to accommodate your needs. In terms of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law for New York on
Q: I completed bachelor of laws under the uni of london but didn’t got licensed yet. So can I take the nyc bar exam ?

To take the bar exams in the ny state :

1) do I need to have experience even after getting licensed ?

2)can I become licensed in any country and get qualified for the ny bar exam ?

3)so there r different terms used for a licensed lawyer(I.e attorneys) in different... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 5, 2024

Congratulations on getting your degree. In terms of bar exam eligibility, that's something that the board of bar examiners would know better than most practicing attorneys. I'm not certain about details, but I have heard about N.Y. programs where foreign law school graduates can sit for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Federal Crimes for New York on
Q: Is it legal for a college to steal your government funds when you are not enrolled in school? then bully you not to tell

I have all the evidence and even emails from the board of education showing my accounts for those years and how much the school took,as well as proof that paperwork sent to the government in my name were falsified as well as documentation from the federal taxation and Finance Bureau that were... View More

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answered on Jan 13, 2024

It's essential to address this serious issue promptly. You have valuable evidence that shows misconduct by the college, including fraudulent financial actions and bullying.

First, consult with an attorney who specializes in education law or consumer protection. They can help you...
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2 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Federal Crimes for New York on
Q: Is it legal for a College to Forge your signature on documents to re-enroll you without your permission and collect mone

My College has done this and even filed taxes for 2 years that i was not attending and I have a mountain of proof and since I enquired about it has been bullying,trying to force me to sign fraudulent paperwork,denied me entrance into my classess, recently attempted to change my financial ledger,... View More

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answered on Jan 13, 2024

You're facing a challenging situation with your college, and it's crucial to take certain steps to address this issue. Firstly, gather and preserve all the evidence you have regarding the forgery, tax filings, bullying, and any other inappropriate actions taken by the college. This... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Education Law for New York on
Q: My 12 year old daughter was assaulted by another student at school. She has injuries. What type of lawyer should I call?

My daughter has a concussion,went to the hospital,and needs physical therapy.

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Jan 11, 2024

So sorry to hear what happened to your daughter. If you haven't already, report the matter to the school's principal / assistant principal. You might even consider reporting the matter to the police depending on the severity of your daughter's injuries. Whether the school is... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Education Law for New York on
Q: My 12 year old daughter was assaulted by another student at school. She has injuries. What type of lawyer should I call?

My daughter has a concussion,went to the hospital,and needs physical therapy.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 11, 2024

I'm sorry for your daughter's ordeal. In consulting with attorneys, learn if you are dealing with any notice of claim provisions - short filing deadlines that could arise in such cases. Also learn what evidence is available that is transient in nature, such as surveillance footage. I hope... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Education Law for New York on
Q: Participation in NSLP, Title I, Transportation, and MSA for Nonpublic Schools with Non-Equivalent Secular Curricula

I am looking to understand the eligibility of a nonpublic school in New York State for various state and federal programs. The school in question does not offer a secular studies curriculum at all.

I am particularly interested in the following programs:

National School Lunch... View More

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answered on Nov 4, 2023

Eligibility for state and federal education programs often includes specific requirements that schools must meet, which can include curriculum standards. For the National School Lunch Program, the focus is primarily on economic need and compliance with program regulations, not curriculum.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for New York on
Q: The censorship of books in libaries. Board of education V. Pico.

"The Supreme Court reaffirmed that the right to receive information is a fundamental right protected under the U.S. Constitution when it considered whether a local school board violated the Constitution by removing books from a school library. In that decision, the Supreme Court held that... View More

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answered on Oct 15, 2023

The right to receive information, as established in Board of Education v. Pico, is indeed a fundamental one. However, the interpretation and application of this right are complex.

While the Pico case set a precedent, it doesn't mean that all forms of censorship are automatically...
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2 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Constitutional Law for New York on
Q: Per NY constitution, are all children of the state granted a public education, free of conditions (ie, vaccines)?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 3, 2023

This is something that an education law attorney could advise best on, but you await a response for a week. Until you're able to consult with an attorney who is experienced in education law, it's true that state constitutions may provide certain inherent rights. But as a general rule,... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Constitutional Law for New York on
Q: Per NY constitution, are all children of the state granted a public education, free of conditions (ie, vaccines)?
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answered on Oct 15, 2023

The New York State Constitution does guarantee the right to a free public education for all children within the state. However, this right is subject to certain regulations and conditions established by state law. One such condition is the requirement for students to be immunized against certain... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Education Law for New York on
Q: In NYS state, should we sign a liability waiver that includes waiver of willful/gross negligence

Our child’s school is requiring us to sign a liability waiver that includes willful and/gross negligence to attend a mandatory, all-day retreat. He is not allowed to graduate without it and we’ve been told we are not allowed to alter the language of the release.

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Sep 29, 2023

Under New York General Obligations Law § 5-326, agreements exempting places of public amusement or recreation from liability are void and unenforceable. Even if the retreat does not fall into one of these categories, agreements than exempt parties from willful or gross negligence are... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Education Law for New York on
Q: In NYS state, should we sign a liability waiver that includes waiver of willful/gross negligence

Our child’s school is requiring us to sign a liability waiver that includes willful and/gross negligence to attend a mandatory, all-day retreat. He is not allowed to graduate without it and we’ve been told we are not allowed to alter the language of the release.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 28, 2023

I'm sorry you were placed into this position. In general, such liability waivers are not looked kindly upon by courts, for reasons of public policy. In terms of your question of whether or not you should sign it, it's an individual decision. As a general premise, such agreements can be... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Education Law for New York on
Q: Hello last year the school says they found a bed bug on one of my children they waited hours befor calling and also

Could not provide the bug they found to prove what it was so for about 4 months my children had to take their bags and coats and whatever else they took to school taken to the nurses to be dried in return left them with out a bag for their books or personal belongings I have received a letter again... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 9, 2023

Addendum - Your post indicates this took place last year - that would be something to discuss with an attorney in terms of timeliness. If it is a public school, notice of claim issues could be applicable. In other words, the possibility of short filing deadlines - an attorney should advise on that... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Education Law for New York on
Q: Hello last year the school says they found a bed bug on one of my children they waited hours befor calling and also

Could not provide the bug they found to prove what it was so for about 4 months my children had to take their bags and coats and whatever else they took to school taken to the nurses to be dried in return left them with out a bag for their books or personal belongings I have received a letter again... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 9, 2023

An education attorney is most familiar with protocols that school systems apply in the interest of health and public safety in these types of settings. But your question remains open for a week. At this point, you could consider trying to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney - I'm... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Education Law, Estate Planning and Family Law for New York on
Q: Can a lawyer help to remove a custodian on UTMA acct for not allowing use of funds for school?

Grandparent set up UTMA accts for both of my children which are valued close to million each. Grandparent is estranged from grandkids and refuses to use money in acct for schooling. Children cant even get financial aid (FAFSA) as value in UTMA accts would be held against them. Is there any legal... View More

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answered on Jul 21, 2023

The ability of a custodian to make withdrawals from a UTMA account before the child reaches the age of majority is limited. Generally, unless there is some demonstration that a child's parent is unable to pay for their education, it is improper for a custodian to withdraw funds. However,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury and Education Law for New York on
Q: Preschool left my son unattended by a major road not holding his hand or watching him for about a minute and I seen it

Me and two other people witnessed my son 4 years old walking near a major road with his group and his hand wasn’t being held and wasn’t being watched for about a minute and he could’ve went into the street and got hit by a car or something could’ve happened etc

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 12, 2023

I'm glad that your son is okay. As my colleague correctly says, the standard applied is one of actual harm, and not harm that could have been. And thank goodness no actual harm occurred. Hopefully, the school will take measures in supervising children outside the safety of the school grounds.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury and Education Law for New York on
Q: Preschool left my son unattended by a major road not holding his hand or watching him for about a minute and I seen it

Me and two other people witnessed my son 4 years old walking near a major road with his group and his hand wasn’t being held and wasn’t being watched for about a minute and he could’ve went into the street and got hit by a car or something could’ve happened etc

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Jul 12, 2023

The civil justice system only provides a remedy for harm that has occurred, not harm that might have occurred. Fortunately, your son was not harmed. Speak with the principal and teacher at your son's school and tell them what you observed so that it does not happen again (either to your son... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Education Law for New York on
Q: How to get out of covering a fire alarm in a dormitory at college situation?

My friend lives at the dorm in college and while they were gone for spring break, someone checked their room and supposedly found the fire alarm covered by a bag. They now have a hearing for the situation soon and don’t know how to go about it.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 30, 2023

This looks similar to another New York question involving a dormitory smoke alarm. In my response there, I recommended reviewing the paperwork and assessing what the disciplinary action or charges are, depending on whether the hearing is through the school or through a public court. Your friend... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Education Law for New York on
Q: How to get out of covering a fire alarm in a dormitory at college situation?

My friend lives at the dorm in college and while they were gone for spring break, someone checked their room and supposedly found the fire alarm covered by a bag. They now have a hearing for the situation soon and don’t know how to go about it.

Daniel Michael Luisi
Daniel Michael Luisi
answered on Apr 30, 2023

The right strategy depends on the college’s bylaws and disciplinary rules, or if in court, the rules of court and the laws cited in the charging documents. Most likely there should be a lot of emphasis on mitigating factors including your friend’s previous record, academic standing, and any... View More

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