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How to Choose the Right Title IX Attorney

When you or your child is involved in a Title IX investigation, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and uncertain. One of the most critical decisions you’ll make during this process is selecting the right Title IX attorney. A well-chosen attorney ca… Read More
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When Do I Need a Title IX Defense Attorney?

Title IX states that, No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assis… Read More
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How a Lawyer Can Help When Your Child Is Facing Discrimination at School

A student facing discrimination at school should not have to go through it alone. Unfortunately, many students, and their parents, do not feel they are in a position to defend themselves and may not know where to turn. The Law Offices of M. Ballard M… Read More
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Understanding a Title IX Claim

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender in any education program or activity that receives federal funding. The law was originally passed to require that men and women receive equal access to educational facilit… Read More
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