When faced with an education-related legal issue, having an experienced advocate on your side makes all the difference. The attorneys at Howser & Associates, PLLP have decades of combined experience representing students, parents, and educators across Middle Tennessee in a wide range of educational law matters. We understand how deeply these issues can impact your child’s future and your family’s peace of mind—and we’re here to help you navigate them with clarity and confidence. Howser & Associates, PLLP provides Education Law services in the following counties: Rutherford, Bedford, Cannon, Warren, Dekalb, Coffee, Marshall, White, and Lincoln.

Our firm provides skilled representation and guidance in a variety of education law cases, including:

• Special Education & IDEA Compliance
  Ensuring that students receive the services and accommodations they are entitled to under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, including IEP development, eligibility disputes, and due process hearings.

• Student Discipline & Expulsion
  Protecting student rights in cases involving suspension, expulsion, or disciplinary hearings—and helping families navigate school policies and appeal processes.

• Discrimination & Harassment (Title IX)
  Advocating for students and staff in cases involving discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under Title IX and other civil rights protections.

• Student Rights & Privacy
  Defending the rights of students under state and federal law, including matters involving free speech, due process, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Disputes with School Districts or Boards
  Representing parents, students, and educators in conflicts with school systems, from policy disagreements to administrative appeals.