Greetings from LaPointe & Butler, P.C.

The LaPointe & Butler law firm staff can categorically say that Special Education is our business ! While we offer a continuum of services, all are either instructive, preventive, rehabilitative, supportive or consultative regarding a school district's efforts to provide special education programs and services, or to meet § 504 or ADA mandates.

We pride ourselves in establishing a working relationship with our clients that is not restricted to just providing "traditional" legal advice. Rather, by our taking the time to learn about special education and the day-to-day problems in providing it, in providing services we strive to develop the maximum potential of district staff to prevent or resolve problems. However, if the problem persists, we represent districts in complaint or due process hearing procedures, litigation, or other forms of dispute resolution, consistent with the law and the child's educational needs.

Website Structure

This site is divided into two major areas. The first is for general public use. It has information about our firm as well as a bit of the feel and direction of information available to our clients. The second area is exclusively for the firm's retainer clients, and requires a password to enter. This area houses current legal news updates, pertinent archived documents, legal questions and answers, back issues of Ounce of Prevention News (the firm newsletter) and more.