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.
GPSolo July/August 2023: Disabilities in Law and in Law Practice
Volume 40, Issue 4
Features
Practicing Law as an Attorney with a Disability: The Hill Was Not Too Steep to Climb
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’…
Individuals with Mental Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System
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.
Workplace Discrimination Claims for Disabled Individuals under the ADA: Hurdles to Clear
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…
Roll a Mile on His Wheels: How to Include Persons with Disabilities
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.
Understanding Disability Insurance Protection for Lawyers
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.
Advocating for Disabled Minors: A Brief Discussion on Special Education Law
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…
Accessibility in Our Courts for Disabled Individuals: Everyone Has the Power to Increase Accessibility in the Courthouse
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.
Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity: Challenges and Opportunities
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.
Tech Tools to Aid Lawyers with Disabilities
Assistive technology for hearing, vision, mobility, and courtroom proceedings has empowered lawyers with disabilities to practice law with independence and effectiveness.
Attorney Disciplinary Cases: The Toll on Lawyer Respondents
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 Corporation Status for Solo Law Firms
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.
Columns
Grief and the Transformation after It
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.
Announcing the Scott LaBarre Disability Law Committee
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.
Maximizing Efficiency: Using ChatGPT While Working on the Road
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…
Being the Mastermind: Stay True to Your Vision When Opening Your Solo Law Practice
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.
The Oil Is You: How Digital Corporations Are Extracting Your Attention for Their Profit
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.
Do You Speak My Language? Connecting with Clients
Taking the time to get to know your clients will yield commonality that lets you build a rapport and “speak their language.”