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Law Office of James A Lester

Description:

James A. Lester, Attorney
Michigan special education attorney, advocate and consultant serving Michigan parents for over a decade
In addition to advising and representing parents, I speak and write about special education advocacy and solving school related problems.
I also have a child with autism who receives special education services. I have many years of experience with the special education system both as a lawyer and as a parent. I share this expertise with other parents to help them get the most out of the educational system for their children.
Available Services
  • Case review and consultation
  • Formal and informal negotiations
  • IEP meetings
  • Mediation
  • Manifestation determinations
  • Administrative complaints to government agencies
  • Presentation of problems or policy issues to administrative boards
  • Advocacy coaching/training for individuals or groups
Practice Areas
Special Education
  • Appropriate educational services
  • IEPs
  • Least restrictive environment
  • Disability accommodations
  • Qualifying for services
  • All other special education issues
Behavior/Discipline
  • Behavior issues and problems
  • Behavior intervention plans (BIP)
  • Functional behavior assessment (FBA)
  • Discipline of students with disabilities
  • Manifestation determinations
  • Chronic removals from class or activities
Mistreatment
  • Bullying and harrassment
  • Seclusion and restraint
  • Assault, abuse or neglect by school
  • Ignoring or mistreating parents
  • Flagrant disregard for laws or rights
  • Accountability of the school

Location: Law Office of James A Lester

Contact Number:

(517) 924-1278

Email:

jlester@cbpu.com

Administrative Contact Number:

(517) 924-1278

Administrative Email:

jlester@cbpu.com

Category: Advocacy

Service: Additional Advocacy Services

Insurance:

- - Private Pay

Age Groups:

- 0 - 6

- 07 - 12

- 13 - 18

- 19 - 25

- 26 - 99

Delivery Method:

- Center Based

- Telehealth

Category: Education Supports

Service: Additional Education Supports

Insurance:

- - Private Pay

Age Groups:

- 0 - 6

- 07 - 12

- 13 - 18

- 19 - 25

- 26 - 99

Delivery Method:

- Center Based

- Telehealth

Category: Legal Services

Service: Legal Services

Insurance:

- - Private Pay

Age Groups:

- 0 - 6

- 07 - 12

- 13 - 18

- 19 - 25

- 26 - 99

Delivery Method:

- Center Based

- Telehealth

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