Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Education Law Advocate in New Jersey
Epstein Jamie has been advocating for students and families in New Jersey since 1989. Our practice focuses on education law, representing clients in regular education, special education, and higher education cases involving discrimination, bullying, and civil rights violations. We specialize in securing access to student records under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act and have extensive experience in administrative, state, and federal court proceedings.With a background in family law and over 15 years in education and human services, our approach combines legal expertise with a deep understanding of educational systems. We prioritize equitable access to justice by minimizing financial barriers through strategic fee arrangements, ensuring clients receive representation regardless of economic status.
Services
Education Law Representation
Civil Litigation
Student Records Access
Family Law Cases
Administrative Hearings
Appellate Court Representation
OPRA Compliance
Special Education Advocacy
Higher Education Law
Discrimination Cases
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in education law and civil litigation.
- Specialized expertise in New Jersey Open Public Records Act compliance.
- We prioritize access to justice by minimizing client financial burden.
- Our team combines legal and educational background in human services.
- Proven track record in state and federal court cases.
What people say
Excellent representation
Dedicated advocate
Knowledgeable in OPRA
Compassionate approach
Successful outcomes
Services
Education Law Representation
We provide legal representation for students and families facing educational law violations. Our services include special education disputes, discrimination cases, and bullying claims. With decades of experience, we ensure compliance with federal and state education regulations.
Student Records Access
Our practice specializes in securing student records under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act. We assist clients in navigating disclosure requirements and challenging unlawful denials of record requests.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in civil litigation matters related to education law. This includes cases involving discrimination, constitutional violations, and administrative appeals in state and federal courts.
Administrative Hearings
Our firm prepares and presents cases before school boards and administrative agencies. We focus on procedural compliance and protecting client interests in educational decision-making processes.
Appellate Court Representation
We handle appeals in education law cases, including representation before the New Jersey Appellate Division and Supreme Court. Our experience includes precedent-setting cases in student rights jurisprudence.
People
Jamie Epstein
Attorney at Law
Jamie Epstein is a New Jersey licensed attorney with over 30 years of experience in education law. Prior to practicing law, he worked 15 years in education and human services. He holds degrees from Temple University, Central Michigan University, and Rutgers Law School.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on education law, including special education, student rights, and civil litigation for discrimination or bullying cases.
Do you handle cases outside New Jersey?
Our practice serves clients throughout New Jersey but does not extend to other states.
How do you handle attorney fees?
We often require only a small client contribution, seeking fee shifts to defendants when legally justified.
Can you help with student records access?
Yes, we specialize in securing student records under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act.
What court experience do you have?
We have represented clients in New Jersey state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court.
