New Providence Education Law Attorneys Stand Up for Teachers

Experienced lawyers intent on protecting your reputation and career

Teaching used to be regarded as a noble profession and accorded the respect it deserves. But a confluence of social pressures has undermined and too often scapegoated teachers, resulting in arbitrary and capricious decisions by school administrators, superintendents and school boards that impact teachers harshly and unlawfully. In NJ, Stoddard Law Firm works with teachers to address legal issues related to education law. Our law firm handles a wide range of matters for educators from Kindergarten to college and university, including:

  • Academic freedom
  • Breach of contract
  • Curriculum issues
  • Disciplinary issues
  • Employment discrimination
  • First Amendment speech issues
  • First Amendment religious exercise issues
  • Classroom materials
  • Confidentiality violations
  • Labor disputes
  • Licensure
  • Privacy
  • Tenure and seniority
  • Violence by students
  • We understand the importance of managing these issues effectively, so you can continue to enjoy the career to which you’ve dedicated so much time and energy.

    Creatively resolving education law conflicts

    Because a teacher’s relationship to students, their parents, administrators, the superintendent and the school board is so important, our general approach is to preserve the relationship on good terms by seeking an agreeable resolution to any conflict through negotiation. This is true also on the college and university level, where departmental, campus-wide and system-wide relationships matter to a teaching career. However, when parties are not cooperative, we do not hesitate to propose adversarial legal remedies. Our primary goal is protecting our clients’ rights and ensuring they are able to continue securely in their careers.

    Work with a NJ education lawyer who understands a teacher’s concerns

    Stoddard Law Firm is dedicated to resolving education law disputes in NJ. We represent teachers at all levels of education on issues vital to their careers. For assistance with your education law issue, contact our law office online or at 908.555.1212.