Educational professionals who may be facing disciplinary action, or are at risk of termination, likely need legal advice as quickly as possible. You may face unwarranted disciplinary actions, including suspension or termination, and need help protecting your job and preserving your career. You may suffer retaliation for speaking up about a situation in your school or asserting your legal rights. The advice and protection of an Ann Arbor, MI, teacher discipline lawyer benefit you in many ways. We know the law and what protections it offers, and with our decades of combined experience, we can pinpoint when your rights have been violated.
The K Altman Law legal team has protected many educators like you in cases of lack of due process in termination of employment, inconsistent policies, discrimination, retaliation, and lack of protection from false allegations. We listen to you, protect you, and advocate for you in court and out. Contact us today—don’t risk your future.
Ann Arbor Teacher Discipline Lawyer Protecting Teachers
Disciplinary actions taken against you as a teacher can have repercussions that extend beyond the walls of your school. Educators enjoy a certain reputation in their community, as well, so when actions are taken against you at work, the consequences often affect your social standing in your community and your reputation. We know that disciplinary actions that lead to termination can be very serious matters.
Usually, these actions start with an investigation by the school district into the complaint, so it’s important to secure legal representation right away. We can protect you from being railroaded in the process and ensure that your rights and civil liberties are respected during the investigation. Once the school district (or other governing body) has determined whether there was cause for action, they take action. You could lose your job or even risk your license to teach. We ensure that you are given fair consideration at every stage of the investigation.
Usually, you will be given written notification of the allegations and permitted a hearing to respond to them. We can advocate for you in the hearing and arbitration if that is in your contract. We can develop a case alongside you based on evidence and points of Michigan law. You have the right to due process in disciplinary action and the right to be presumed not guilty of the charges unless proven otherwise. You also have the right to have legal protection and representation throughout the entire process.
Reasons To Hire an Educational Defense Lawyer
An educator may be subject to discipline for violation of school policies, violations of state or federal laws, violations of state or federal laws, general misconduct, physical or verbal abuse, or neglect of duty. These are just a few charges that could be laid against you. You may be fined or disciplined due to unprofessional conduct or unethical actions. We also know that many teachers face false allegations, usually from angry students who may disagree with your grading, classroom discipline, or other reasons. We view each charge against you through the lens of your innocence and work hard to prove it.
If you are facing disciplinary action or termination, you deserve strong legal protection, and the legal team from K Altman Law is here to ensure that you get it. Contact us today for a consultation with an Ann Arbor teacher discipline lawyer.
