Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cases often interrelate with FMLA and Workers’ Comp issues. In analyzing ADA matters, care must be taken to consider the interplay of other federal and state statutes. The Special Education Litigation Group attorneys are frequently called upon to provide training on the interplay of these statutes. It assists districts in developing accurate job descriptions setting out the “essential functions” of each job category – the key to successfully resolving ADA accommodation issues. The Firm’s Special Education Litigation Group attorneys have regularly and successfully defended districts in ADA and ADA retaliation suits.