Disability Law 101
Disability law is all-encompassing, as disability affects all aspects of life, and it includes such areas as health law, consumer law, housing law, employment law, and more.
Volume 40, Issue 4
Disability law is all-encompassing, as disability affects all aspects of life, and it includes such areas as health law, consumer law, housing law, employment law, and more.
The author relates her journey during law school and as a practicing lawyer with a disability. Fighting for accommodations and utilizing assistive technology have helped her surmount the “hills” she’…
This article examines the role mental health issues play during each phase of the criminal justice system and discusses how to advocate what best serves clients with mental disabilities.
Plaintiffs bringing a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be ready for a long process but also must be prepared to move quickly from stage to stage to meet a series of surprisingly s…
Including persons with disabilities in our everyday lives and activities requires that we first think about what it’s like to live the life of a disabled person.
Those who’ve made a long-term disability insurance claim know all too well that your life while receiving disability benefits is an open book.
Special education law has come a long way since its inception. Not only are parents more educated about the process and how to advocate for their children, but more attorneys have joined the field to…
Attorneys, legal professionals, and judges can help improve the court for everyone by advocating that all areas of the court system are better anchored in equal access.
Lawyers need to be aware of the techniques, approaches, and modalities that can make representing clients with diminished capacity not only possible but also enriching and satisfying.
Assistive technology for hearing, vision, mobility, and courtroom proceedings has empowered lawyers with disabilities to practice law with independence and effectiveness.
While financial and time commitments can be significant in an attorney disciplinary case, lawyers also must understand the emotional toll as they move through the process.
S corporations are a favorite of solo attorneys because of the tax savings and easy implementation regardless of the type of business entity employed by the practicing attorney.
The purpose of healthy grieving is not to “get over” the death of a loved one but to integrate the experience into one’s present life.
The Scott LaBarre Disability Law Committee will provide resources, educate the public, and encourage law and policy changes to advance the interests of individuals with disabilities.
ChatGPT can provide valuable assistance to attorneys practicing on the road, enhancing their productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. But lawyers must carefully consider the ethical implications…
Sticking to your vision while opening your law firm will help you get through the tough times, but you also must be flexible to keep your firm afloat.
Our attention is being mined for profit by social media companies. The key is to know how it is being taken from us and to use government regulation to protect the public.
Taking the time to get to know your clients will yield commonality that lets you build a rapport and “speak their language.”