We are proud to announce eight Mickes O'Toole attorneys have been chosen as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine for Missouri and Kansas for 2020. Super Lawyers Natalie Hoernschemeyer Schools & Education, Employment Litigation Thomas Mickes...
Don’t Forget About Substitutes! Examining the Obligation to Provide Substitute Teachers with Key Student Information – By: Betsey Helfrich
Published by MARE, November 2019 We are often reminded of the duty to protect confidential student information, especially when it comes to medical and sensitive information. However, there are times when we should and, indeed, may be required to share student...
Mickes O’Toole Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2019
We are proud to announce six Mickes O'Toole attorneys have been chosen as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine for Missouri and Kansas for 2019. Super Lawyers Natalie Hoernschemeyer Schools & Education, Employment Litigation Thomas Mickes...
Crocker R-II School District Due Process/IDEA Complaint Successfully Dismissed in the Western District of Missouri
Mickes O'Toole attorneys Natalie Hoernschemeyer and Betsey Helfrich secured a dismissal of the Crocker R-II School District Due Process/IDEA Complaint in the Western District of Missouri.
Mickes O’Toole Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2018
We are proud to announce six Mickes O'Toole attorneys have been chosen as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine for Missouri and Kansas for 2018 Super Lawyers Natalie Hoernschemeyer Schools & Education, Employment Litigation Thomas Mickes Schools...
Special Education Summit for Compliance & Legal Best Practices
This in-depth seminar will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of special education law and compliance in Missouri. By marrying analysis of Missouri compliance standards with key Missouri and federal case law, this seminar will provide the answers to...
Flood, Fire, and Families: The Enrollment and Education of Displaced Students – By: Betsey Helfrich
Published by MoASBO, March 2018 We all watched with heavy hearts as Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma devastated the states of Texas, Florida, and the Atlantic region. Missouri has also experienced its share of historic flooding and storms over the past few years. ...
Mickes O’Toole Attorneys Obtain Judgment in School District’s Favor in Section 504, ADA, and Section 1983 Case
The Eastern District of Missouri recently entered judgment in favor of a defendant school district on a four-count Complaint, which included claims for discrimination and retaliation under the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), Title II of the...
Mickes O’Toole Attorneys Named Rising Stars for 2017
We are proud to announce four of our law attorneys have been chosen as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine for Missouri and Kansas. Rising Stars (Schools and Education) Wendy Boggiano Betsey Helfrich Sarah Schmanke Rising Stars (Employment & Business...
Section 504: What’s New and What’s Next – By: Betsey Helfrich
Published by MARE, November 2017 This spring was a busy season for the United States Supreme Court with regard to special education cases. One case decided by the Court in February 2107, Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools, (137 S.Ct. 743) may have an impact on the...