Read more about how our experienced and dedicated school and employment law trial attorneys serve all members of Washington State school communities.
COVID-19 and Special Education
Attorneys: Lara Hruska and Shannon McMinimee
‘Disturbing reports’ about Seattle schools spark civil-rights probe by U.S. Department of Education
Washington state schools chief says his hands have been tied in pandemic
Protester and First Amendment Rights
Attorneys: Sarah Lippek, Chris Williams, Lara Hruska, and Shannon McMinimee
Cedar Law is proud to partner with The Strittmatter Firm in filing an historic complaint on behalf of our protester clients against the City of Seattle and the State of Washington.
Lawsuit claims Seattle and Washington failed to protect protesters from drivers and harm
Protesters, Summer Taylor’s family sue Seattle and WA state for wrongful death and injuries
Protesters file lawsuit, alleging Seattle, state didn’t act to protect them
Protesters sue Seattle and state over police response
Peaceful protesters sue City of Seattle and State of Washington in civil rights case
Some protesters say Seattle police officers chilling free speech with recent arrests
Updates: Protests for racial justice in the Seattle area (June 28-July 4)
Race Discrimination and Civil Rights
Attorneys: Lara Hruska & Chris Williams
‘Motivated by race:’ Seattle Public Schools to pay $350,000 in civil rights complaint settlement
Education and Civil Rights
Attorney: Lara Hruska
Bellevue High student sues district after he was disciplined for questioning debate club election
Employment Discrimination
Attorneys: Lara Hruska & Shannon M. McMinimee
A middle school principal in Fife sexually harassed his teachers, school board determine
Employment Discrimination Case
Attorney: Shannon M. McMinimee
Auburn special ed teacher alleges retaliation for fighting for kids’ rights
Archdiocese called for resignations of gay teachers from Kennedy Catholic High School, attorney says
Head of Kennedy Catholic placed on leave after ouster of two gay teachers
Consumer Protection & Civil Rights Case
Attorneys: Lara Hruska and Catherine Fleming
Former students accuse Seattle’s Antioch University of deception and discrimination
Former Antioch University students in Seattle complain of discrimination, program deception
Suicide Prevention & Civil Rights
Attorneys: Chris Williams & Lara Hruska
Student reports bullying to school counselor, threatens suicide; Parents not notified
Testifying for the Legislature
Attorney: Chris Williams
School Safety Bills Before the 2019 Washington State Legislature
School Bus Issues & Civil Rights
Attorney: Shannon M. McMinimee
School bus service is better, but Seattle special education students may be left behind
When Seattle school buses run late, who picks up the extra cost?
Here’s why many Seattle Public Schools special education students stayed home this week
School Shootings & Lockdowns
Attorney: Chris Williams
School shootings are rare … but lockdowns are taking a toll on kids
Special Education Inclusion
Attorneys: Lara Hruska & Shannon McMinimee
Washington kids with special needs often denied right to learn in general classes
How Sebastian stayed at his neighborhood school
Two families seek $4 million in damages after abuse by Seattle Public Schools staff
Seattle Schools knew these teachers abused kids — and let them keep teaching