Benefits of a Hartford Title IX Attorney

Being accused of violating Title IX can be a confusing and intimidating experience, especially if you are unfamiliar with how investigations of this nature work and what options you have for defending yourself. Fortunately, although you will not be automatically assigned counsel if you cannot afford it like you would be with a criminal trial, you do still have the right to retain private legal representation during a Title IX investigation, and it is a right you should take full advantage of. Here are just some of the benefits of a Hartford Title IX attorney which could make a tremendous difference in how your case ultimately concludes.

Experience in Multiple Areas of Law

Title IX investigations and subsequent hearings constitute a unique blend of federal-level education policy, gray areas of criminal and civil law, and sometimes—if you are a faculty or staff member accused of engaging in sex-based discrimination or violence against a student or fellow employee—employment law as well. With that in mind, one of the primary benefits of having a skilled lawyer, with years of practical experience as well as favorable past case results, by your side during a Hartford Title IX case is their guidance on how all these different legal systems may interact during your case.

Guidance During and After Investigations

If your school receives a formal Title IX complaint that names you as the “respondent” who allegedly violated the rights of the “complainant,” they will typically investigate the matter for at least 60 days afterwards and often longer. In practice, this means that protecting your best interests during such an investigation is often a matter of knowing exactly what to say and how to say it, keeping your story consistent across multiple rounds of interviews, and making sure not to say anything inadvertently incriminating—all things a capable legal professional can provide invaluable assistance with.

Advocacy During Disciplinary Proceedings

At the conclusion of your Title IX investigation, your school will arrange a hearing in accordance with its own internal policies for disciplinary action against students and/or employees, during which you will have an opportunity to present evidence and testimony in your own defense. Assistance with collecting, preserving, and effectively communicating a strong defense strategy is one of the most important benefits that a Hartford Title IX attorney can provide, particularly if your Title IX case also leads to separate criminal charges being filed against them.

Mitigating or Appealing Long-Term Sanctions

Finally, in the event that your school adjudicates you guilty of violating someone else’s Title IX rights, your legal representative can help you negotiate for fairer sanctions which do not unduly impede your long-term educational and/or professional prospects. If there was a gross miscarriage of justice during your case due to a serious procedural error and/or violation of your rights, your attorney can help you explore whether you can formally appeal that case outcome within your school’s existing disciplinary system.

Call Today to Learn More About the Benefits of a Title IX Lawyer in Hartford

No two Title IX cases are exactly alike, just like no two respondents are. What is virtually always true with proceedings like this, though, is that people with support from capable legal counsel typically have much better chances of securing favorable final results compared to people who try to handle their cases alone or with guidance only from a friend without formal legal experience.

We can go into further detail about the benefits of a Hartford Title IX attorney in your unique situation during a private initial meeting. Call Mark Sherman Law today to start discussing your case, or see what past clients have said about working with us by reading some of the 300+ verified reviews on our Avvo.com profile here.