Special Education Advocacy & Support
Guiding families through school challenges
with confidence, clarity, and a steady hand.
When your child needs support at school, the process shouldn’t feel a season of Survivor--outwit, outplay, outlast!
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But between evaluations, meetings, acronyms, and shifting rules, it often does.
At Southeastern Law LLC, we help families make sense of it all—and make
sure students get the services, accommodations, and respect they deserve.
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No intimidation. No jargon. Just steady guidance and a team that’s firmly in your corner.
Eligibility Determinations
Helping your child get what they need to learn, grow, and succeed—without the runaround.
Before services can be provided, schools must determine whether
a student qualifies for special education or Section 504 protections.
Sometimes the process works smoothly. Sometimes… not so much.
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We help families:
Request and review evaluations
Understand test results and what they actually mean
Advocate for appropriate classifications
Challenge incomplete or inaccurate assessments
Ensure eligibility decisions follow the law—not convenience
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Your child deserves an honest, thorough evaluation—and we make sure they get one.
IEP & 504 Plan Advocacy
An IEP/504 should be a tool that helps your child thrive—not a source of frustration.
An IEP or 504 Plan is supposed to meet your child’s unique needs.
Too often, families end up with plans that are vague, outdated, or simply ignored.
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We’re here to:
Review existing plans for gaps or compliance issues
Virtually attend school meetings with you—or on your behalf
Push for meaningful goals, real support, and enforceable accommodations
Ensure the school follows the plan, consistently
Address behavioral, academic, accessibility, and safety concerns
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You shouldn’t have to fight the school alone. We’ll make sure your child’s voice is heard.
Due Process Actions
When schools fail to follow the law, we remind them of their federally mandated responsibilities.
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If the district's obstinately refuses needed services, ignores the agreed upon plan,
or mishandles discipline for a child with disabilities, due process may be necessary.
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We can help with:
Filing complaints
Preparing evidence
Negotiating settlements
Representing you in hearings
Pursuing remedies—including compensatory services
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No battles, no theatrics—just making sure the school meets its obligations.
Mediations
A faster, calmer way to resolve school disputes
Mediation can solve problems without the stress and expense of a full hearing.
We guide families through the process so conversations stay productive and student-focused.
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During mediation, we help you:
Identify your goals
Understand the district’s position
Negotiate workable solutions
Draft clear, enforceable agreements
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Sometimes a good conversation—with the right support—can change everything.
​​Special Needs Trusts
Support your loved one without jeopardizing benefits
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A Special Needs Trust (SNT) allows you to set aside assets for a loved one’s care
without affecting eligibility for Medicaid, SSI, and other vital programs.
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We’ll help you:
Understand first-party vs. third-party trusts
Identify what expenses the trust can cover
Choose the right trustee
Avoid the hidden pitfalls that can cause benefit problems
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This is the cornerstone of special needs planning.
It's vital for preserving public benefits—and we make it as straightforward as possible.