Title IX Attorneys – Nationwide Defense

How a Title IX Attorney Protects Your Rights in an Assault, Harassment or Discrimination Defense

Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Title IX requires schools to provide policies and procedures for reporting and investigating illegal sex-based discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and assault. Additionally, these institutions are required to have policies and procedures in place to ensure prevention of retaliation against victims and complainants. These investigations, policies and procedures can be complex and difficult to navigate without the assistance of a defense lawyer with experience in Title IX claims. NachtLaw, P.C., represents victims, complainants and respondents through this process to ensure that their legal rights are represented and protected throughout the proceedings.

Who We Represent

Our team of experienced Title IX lawyers provides legal representation for college students, professors, faculty, staff members, coaches, players or anyone who is in an educational institution setting. Attorney David Nacht is an experienced college and university student sexual assault lawyer that has been working on Title IX cases since 1994 and understands the culture of higher education administration at education institutions.

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Our firm helps handles Title IX cases across the nation. The experienced nationwide Title IX attorneys at NachtLaw, P.C., know how to protect your rights.

A Title IX Hearing Related to a Claim of Harassment or Sexual Misconduct is Serious – Experience Matters

David Nacht is recognized nationally as a leading practitioner in this field of Title IX work and receives referrals from lawyers nationwide. At any given moment he represents well over a dozen Title IX clients at the University of Michigan and Michigan State. In court, Nacht’s important victories in Doe v NMU, Dow v Aquinas College, Carlock v Wayne State, and Smock v Michigan were precedent-setting victories for the accused.

Very few law firms have expertise in the three intersecting areas of education law, employment law, and criminal defense. David Nacht has been practicing in all three areas for over 30 years.

How do you respond to an allegation at school or work? Do you sit for the interview? What are the ramifications in subsequent criminal proceedings?

If you are a student, what is the impact on your staying in school?

What will happen to your job and your career if you are found to have lied? What will happen to your job and career if you are found responsible for committing the misconduct?

If you are a licensed professional — such as a physician –or you are studying to become one — you need a lawyer who understands the ramifications of your choices for the regulatory authorities that decide whether you can practice in your profession.

Why hire a lawyer who cannot advise you about essential issues?

Some lawyers only do criminal defense and Title IX. Some only do employment law and Title IX. You need a lawyer that can advise you fully.

Navigating The Title IX Process In A College Or University

University investigations under Title IX have changed in the past few years in response to pressure from the U.S. Department of Education. In August 2020, new Title IX Federal Regulations were issued and have led to changes in Title IX investigations and legal proceedings across the country. If you have been accused, you need help. Do not interview or take any steps without speaking to us. You need an experienced nationwide Title IX attorney to work with you and explain how the Investigation will go and how the Investigator thinks. You need a guide who will protect your process rights and ensure you are receiving the protections afforded to you under the Federal Regulations. Title IX can be a complex area of the education law to navigate without the assistance of counsel. NachtLaw‘s experienced Title IX attorneys will guide you through the internal investigation process for sexual misconduct that colleges and universities use. It is an enormous mistake to sit through an interview without being accompanied by counsel. Seemingly innocent statements and admissions by you, or denial by you of facts that the university can prove, can result in a university official finding you “responsible” for an act that you did not commit.

Frequently Asked Questions

I did not do anything wrong, why should I hire an attorney?

Even if you did absolutely nothing wrong, you need an adviser to be with you at every stage of the process to ensure that you put your best foot forward and that your rights are protected. When you are under investigation, your inclination is to be forthcoming and provide as much information as possible to defend yourself. Our team works with you to ensure that the information you provide is helpful and truthful. Not all information is relevant and you could end up providing evidence that works against you. Do not go through the process alone, your reputation and career are at stake. Innocent people are found “responsible” way too often.

What can I expect in a Title IX or discrimination process?

If you have been accused of violating Title IX, you are likely wondering what to expect in the process. Each education program handles their investigations sexual violence or sex-based discrimination investigations differently; however, you can generally expect to be:

  • Called for an interview (where you can have an advisor or lawyer present),
  • Asked to provide witnesses or evidence,
  • Receive a copy of an evidence file or investigation report that you can review and provide comments to,
  • Potentially be asked to participate in disciplinary actions, where you will be asked questions about the incident by a Hearing Officer or Hearing Panel.

What happens if I don’t receive an interview, file or hearing? What if I have not been advised of the process or what I am accused of?

If you are not interviewed, do not receive a file, or you are not given an opportunity for a hearing, your rights might be violated under the Department of Education Title IX Federal Regulations. Our team can assess whether the University investigation is following the regulations, whether you are receiving proper procedure and process, and can defend your rights. There may be other procedures that the University or Title IX office fails to follow that our team will work to identify to protect your rights.

What is the advantage of having a Title IX Attorney defense for an investigation?

If you hire our team to help you with your Title IX issue, our primary and only concern is protecting your interests. University appointed advisers, friends, and trusted colleagues cannot protect your interests in the same way our team can. You can count on us to protect you, your academic career, and professional career. You can count on us to defend and advise you of any potential criminal implications of domestic violence, sexual assault or other offenses. Our team has worked with Title IX offices across the country and closely with Title IX offices across the state of Michigan. We know what it takes to succeed in an investigation, and our team can give you a distinct advantage.  

How can your lawyers help me in a sexual assault, harassment or discrimination investigation?

Our team can help you at any stage. As an education, employment and criminal law firm, we can handle any problem that may come your way.

We can help:

  • Prepare you for an interview
  • Collect evidence and witnesses
  • Assist you in drafting responses to evidence files, investigation reports, and drafting responses to question
  • Prepare you for a hearing
  • Ask questions on your behalf at a hearing
  • Assist you in crafting an opening and closing statement for a hearing
  • Assist you in an appeal of a determination if it does not go your way
  • Assist you in defending a determination if the Complainant appeals
  • If merited, communicate with the General Counsel’s Office and advocate on your behalf
  • Advise you regarding implications for your academic or professional career
  • Advise you of potential criminal implications

Is it ever too late to hire a lawyer or advisor for my Title IX or discrimination investigation?

While it is true that you will benefit from hiring our team early in the Title IX process and we strongly encourage that you do so, you can reach out to our team at any point. In many cases, even if you are determined responsible for the alleged conduct, we might be able to help you appeal the decision and advise you on your next steps. No matter what stage you are at, we will try to work on your behalf and help you move forward and succeed.

Why should I choose NachtLaw, P.C. for my Title IX or discrimination defense?

Our team has handled hundreds of Title IX and discrimination cases and has been at the forefront of developing law to expand protections for accused students, staff and faculty. Our success, expertise and track record is impressive. We are recognized nationally and are frontrunners in the state of Michigan for defending the accused. With regard to protecting faculty rights, many would say we are one of the premier firms in the country.

Your Title IX Rights

The federal statutes and the fast-changing regulations that make up Title IX can be extremely confusing. This can make knowing your rights and how to protect them overwhelming. Our experienced Title IX attorneys can provide assistance in evaluating your claim, navigating the program or institution’s Title IX policies, filing a complaint with the institution, filing a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights, representing you at disciplinary hearings and filing a civil lawsuit. If you have concerns about a Title IX investigation, please contact us by calling 866-965-2488. We regularly represent clients throughout the nation.

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