How We Help
We’ve assisted several hundred students, faculty, staff, and organizations in campus discipline and grievance proceedings, and we are responsible for most of the litigation in this area in California. We are recognized as one of the leading law firms representing those accused of misconduct and are committed to upholding fairness and justice and ensuring that your rights are protected and your voice is heard. With a deep understanding of school discipline policies and grievance procedures and the law, we offer personalized, compassionate support to our clients as we navigate the issues together. We will educate you about your rights so you are well-equipped to advocate for yourself, and we will make sure your rights are protected at every stage of the campus proceeding. Trust Hathaway Parker to fight for your future and help you achieve the best possible outcomes.
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Title IX
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that receive federal funding.
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Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct encompasses conduct that is alleged to have occurred in an academic setting, such as plagiarism, cheating, and research misconduct.
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Non-Academic Misconduct
Non-academic misconduct refers to behaviors outside the classroom that violate a school’s code of conduct.
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Complaints and Grievances
A university complaint or grievance is a formal process by which students, faculty, staff, or organizations can address issues of concern within the academic institution.
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Litigation
If your school has made a decision or taken an administrative action that you don’t agree with, you may be able to challenge it through a legal process by filing a petition for writ of mandate.
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Additional Assitance
If you have a unique issue related to a campus or education institution, please contact us. We may be able to assist you or refer you to someone who can.
Contact Us
Your matter is important to us. We strive to respond to your inquiry within an hour of receipt during business hours, and within 24 hours if received after business hours. Contacting our office does not create an attorney-client relationship and you should not impart confidential information in your email or message unless and until an attorney confirms in writing that there are no conflicts of interest and that the attorney requests additional information from you. No attorney-client relationship will be formed between you and Hathaway Parker without a written retainer agreement that is signed by an attorney and the client, and that defines the scope of the representation.
By clicking the “Request a Consultation” button, you agree that you have read, understood, and will abide by our law firm’s disclaimer as it applies to this consultation. You hereby acknowledge that the consultation constitutes a preliminary session only, wherein we seek to identify the key issues relevant to your matter. The consultation is not comprehensive and does not create an attorney-client relationship. No attorney-client relationship will be formed between you and Hathaway Parker without a written retainer agreement that is signed by an attorney and the client, and that defines the scope of the representation.
Once you click the Request a Consultation button and complete all required steps, we will contact you to schedule a consultation call or remote meeting with an attorney from Hathaway Parker. We will reserve one full hour for to consult with you about your matter.