Our legal services are available to students, teachers, and institutions on the range of matters that arise in education. Mark Oettinger has experience defending students in cases involving academic discipline, FERPA, Title IX, and more.

For institutions, Mark offers support in governance changes, staff training, and contracts.

We offer representation to our clients concerning the following:

• Collegiate disciplinary actions

• Residency hearings and appeals

• Agency of Education waiver requests and appeals, including residency and tuition

• Special education dispute resolution

• Educator misconduct

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• Military family education issues under the Interstate Compact on Education Opportunity for Military Children

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

We provide counsel to both private and public education institutions on practice issues including:

• Governance changes, including Regional Education Districts (REDs), Modified Unified Union School Districts (MUUSDs), joint contract schools, and Supervisory Union collaborations

• Contracts, including Requests for Proposals and bid law issues

• Educator licensing, including provisional and emergency licenses

• School-related real property issues

• Development of district policies

• Staff training

• School health issues, including school nurses, concussions, immunizations, and allergies

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Student Discipline

If you are facing disciplinary action at your college or university, your scholarships or student status may be at risk. We understand that this process may be confusing, scary, and frustrating. Mark Oettinger is a skilled education law attorney and has experience representing students on disciplinary issues.

At your hearing, you are entitled to the presence of an adviser of your choice. These hearings are often serious and carry real consequences. Montroll, Oettinger, & Barquist P.C. is available to guide you through your disciplinary hearing and represent you against any related criminal charges.

Montroll, Oettinger, & Barquist P.C. can help you on a wide array of disciplinary proceedings, including:

• Title IX Violations

• Plagiarism

• Alcohol Violations

• Illicit Drugs Violations

• Sexual Harassment and Misconduct

• Discrimination and Harassment