About Sweet, stevens, katz & williams llp
Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP: Your Trusted Education Law Firm
Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP is a leading education law firm that has been providing legal services to schools, school districts, vocational/technical schools, intermediate units and municipal entities throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 30 years. The firm is dedicated to helping educational institutions navigate the complex legal landscape of education law.
At Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP we understand that every educational institution has unique needs and challenges. That's why we offer a wide range of legal services tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our team of experienced attorneys provides expert advice on a variety of issues including special education law, labor and employment law, student rights and discipline matters.
Our Special Education Law Practice
Our special education law practice is one of the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We represent school districts in all aspects of special education litigation including due process hearings before administrative hearing officers or state/federal courts. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing clients in cases involving disputes over eligibility for special education services; Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); placement decisions; discipline issues; bullying/harassment claims; transition planning; assistive technology devices/services; related service providers (e.g., speech/language therapists); private school placements at public expense (PSPs); compensatory education claims; tuition reimbursement requests under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
We also provide training to educators on various topics related to special education such as IEP development/implementation/review processes; manifestation determinations/discipline procedures for students with disabilities under IDEA/Section 504 regulations.
Our Labor And Employment Law Practice
We represent educational institutions in all aspects of labor and employment law including collective bargaining negotiations with unions representing teachers/support staff/administrators/non-certificated employees/custodians/bus drivers/etc.; grievance/arbitration proceedings arising from contract disputes or disciplinary actions against employees who violate district policies/procedures/rules/regulations/laws governing their conduct while on duty/off duty/on leave/etc.; unfair labor practice charges filed by unions alleging violations by employers such as refusal to bargain in good faith/negotiate over mandatory subjects/wage/benefit proposals/improper interference with employee rights/etc.; discrimination/harassment complaints filed by employees alleging violations under Title VII/ADEA/ADA/EPA/FMLA/NLRA/state/local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race/color/national origin/gender/age/disability/pregnancy/military status/etc.
Our Student Rights And Discipline Matters Practice
We represent educational institutions in all aspects related to student rights/discipline matters including student code-of-conduct violations/suspensions/expulsions/hearings/appeals/challenges before administrative hearing officers/school boards/courts etc.; bullying/harassment investigations/complaints/resolutions under state/federal laws/regulations/policies/procedures/guidelines etc.; privacy/confidentiality concerns arising from disclosure/sharing/use/storage/destruction/accessibility/security breaches involving student records/information/data etc.
Why Choose Sweet Stevens Katz & Williams LLP?
At Sweet Stevens Katz & Williams LLP we are committed to providing our clients with high-quality legal services that are tailored specifically to their needs. We understand that every client is unique and requires individualized attention from an experienced attorney who can provide sound advice based on their particular circumstances.
Our team consists of highly skilled attorneys who have extensive experience working with educational institutions throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide practical solutions that help our clients achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure/liability costs/time delays/stress/anxiety/frustration associated with litigation/dispute resolution processes etc.
Contact Us Today!
If you are looking for an experienced education law firm that can help you navigate the complex legal landscape surrounding your institution's operations please contact us today! We would be happy to discuss your specific needs/goals/challenges/concerns/questions regarding any aspect related to your institution's compliance/legal obligations/liabilities/risk management strategies etc.