Education Law

   Erickson, Thorpe & Swainston, Ltd. offers comprehensive legal services for school district clients in matters related to program administration, facilities management, employee relations, and student services. Our firm has wide-ranging knowledge and experience in employment matters, including employee misconduct and termination; employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; student abuse and molestation; and denials of civil rights. We advise clients regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as it applies to both employees and students, as well as compliance with Titles IV, VI, and IX; the Fair Labor Standards Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Rehabilitation Act of 1983; and state law provisions concerning employment under the Nevada Revised Statutes.

Fourth Ward School (1876), Virginia City

    We also have extensive experience in the application of federal and state laws concerning the education of students, including the protection of privacy rights through the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act for all students, and the education of students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Nevada Administrative Code.

    In addition to litigation services, the firm assists school districts by providing proactive, preventative services in order to minimize or avoid liability, including extensive training and technical assistance, policy and procedure development, and early resolution of case-specific disputes.

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