Walter Haverfield LLP
April 2017

Education, Student Issues

Episode Two: Pending Before the Court, Part Two

In the second part of our Supreme Court term preview, we explore Endrew F. v. Douglas County Schools, a case that addresses the most fundamental question in special education today: What level of education does a school district have to provide to its IEP students to meet federal FAPE obligations? Is any educational benefit enough to comply with the IDEA or must districts provide meaningful educational benefits to their special education students? And what is a meaningful educational benefit anyway? [More]
Walter Haverfield LLP
April 2017

Education, Student Issues

Episode One: Pending Before the Court, Part One

In our inaugural episode we talk about Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools, an education law case pending before the Supreme Court this term. What is the difference between IDEA and Section 504? What remedies are available to parents under these laws and how will the Court's decisions affect school districts? Can parents take claims straight to court and will this circumvent the administrative process? [More]
Walter Haverfield LLP
February 2017

Attorney Awards

Chambers USA

Congratulations to Ralph E. Cascarilla, Michael A. Cyphert, Irene M. MacDougall and Russell C. Shaw, who have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of Chambers USA. Designated as "Leaders in their Field" by the London-based publisher, Chambers and Partners, they were recognized for their accomplishments in the following areas of practice: [More]
Walter Haverfield LLP
December 2016

Attorney Awards

Marvinney Re-Appointed to FDCC Board of Directors

Craig A. Marvinney has been re-appointed to the Board of Directors for the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) for a second term. According to its website, the FDCC "…is dedicated to promoting knowledge, fellowship, and professionalism of its members as they pursue the course of a balanced justice system and represent those in need of a defense in civil lawsuits." [More]
Walter Haverfield LLP
December 2016

Attorney Awards, Walter | Haverfield LLP

2017 OHIO SUPER LAWYERS

Walter | Haverfield LLP is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys were selected for inclusion on the 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers selects attorneys as a result of a multiphase selection process, in which peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement and, each year, selections are made on a state-by-state basis. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in Ohio are recognized by Super Lawyers in their annual listing. [More]