Educational Advocacy and Mental Health Lawyer in Salem, Massachusetts
Extensive Experience in Educational and Mental Health Advocacy
If you are the parent of a child with special needs, you want an experienced attorney to help you make certain your child gets all the services to which he or she is entitled and is not suspended or otherwise punished for behavior that results from a condition, disability or other special need. Similarly, if you or someone you love faces mental health challenges, you want a knowledgeable lawyer as an advocate, someone who will work to see that you don't face criminal penalties for acts stemming from mental illness.
Attorney William Jacob Megowen, Esq. has protected the rights of individuals in educational and mental health matters since 2001. We have a comprehensive understanding of the law and procedures involved and will work closely with you to ensure that you or your child do not face criminal penalties for acts that are caused by mental illness. Your child should not punished at school or denied access to educational programs because of a learning disability or impairment, mental disabilities or other special needs. For a free initial consultation, contact our office via e-mail or call us at 978-607-0157 (toll-free at 866-634-7148).
Our Educational Advocacy Practice
We handle a broad range of legal issues involving the rights of special needs students, including:
- Suspensions based on behavior of special needs students
- Accommodations to meet the needs of special needs students
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with learning disabilities or other special needs
Protecting the Rights of Individuals in Mental Health Proceedings
We protect the rights of individuals in civil commitment hearings, as well as Rogers hearings (to appoint a guardian to oversee the administration of antipsychotic medication for a person who has been civilly committed). We also represent individuals subjected to petitions under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 123, Section 35, where the institutionalization of individuals for drug or alcohol abuse is being sought.
Contact Us
For a free initial consultation, contact us via e-mail or call us at 978-607-0157 (toll-free at 866-634-7148). Our office is located across the street from the Salem District Court and is a short walk from the commuter rail and bus stations. We will visit you in jail, if necessary.