WELCOME TO THE LAW OFFICE OF MERV THOMPSON
I am an attorney, mediator and special education advocate. As a parent of three children, two of whom have special educational needs, I understand the challenges and concerns you face. Perhaps you don’t know what to ask, or what legal rights you have as a parent. All you know is something just isn’t right; or you keep hitting bureaucratic barriers. Let me put my knowledge and passion for serving those with special educational needs to work for you. I can help you navigate the system, to make real progress towards a resolution.
Please take a look around. This website is not only designed to outline the legal and advocacy services offered, but to serve as a resource for parents wishing to learn more about advocating for their child’s special education needs. I hope you find this website useful in your search to learn more about advocating for special education services. Please contact our office if you have any questions, or would like further assistance.
Special Education
Do you know and understand your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (504)? Both parents and students have rights under these laws. Parents have a right to certain procedural safeguards throughout their child’s participation in the special education process. More…
Consultation Prep
To help us better understand you and your child, please prepare for your consultation by:
Completing the Consultation Form (click the Consultation Form button below) to the best of your ability. If a question does not apply, write “N/A”.
Legal Intervention
Is the school:
- Denying or slow to implement your child’s educational program?
- Denying the request for a Full Individual Evaluation (FIE)?
- More…
Merv did the job! We’d considered a number of different options, choosing Merv Thompson proved the best.
Amy L.
Great job! We were denied Special Education eligibility and Merv helped us resolve this matter.
Mike Wayne
About
My passion for helping exceptional children and their parents comes from my personal experience and relationships. More…
Get in Touch
Reach out so we can work together to over come bureaucratic barriers and ensure that your legal rights are respected. I help you navigate the system.
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