What should I do if I am a complainant in a Title IX case at a school or college in Washington DC? VIDEO

In April of 2024, the Department of Education approved New Title IX rules, which are scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2024. Our firm is closely monitoring ongoing challenges to these new rules in court, and is working hard to provide you the most up-to-date information. Click here to learn about the current state of Title IX and how we can help if you are involved in a Title IX case.

If you're the complainant in a Title IX case at a school or college in Washington, D.C, you need to fully understand the process that your school will use to investigate the complaint involving sexual harassment or sexual misconduct. As the complainant, in light of the Title IX Final Rule, it's critical to have the support of someone to represent you through the process who is solely dedicated to protecting your rights and interests.

It's critical to make certain that the school does a full and fair and complete investigation and thoroughly and appropriately evaluates the complaint to make certain that justice is obtained. It's critical to make certain that the school follow all Title IX rules and that if the school does not do so to understand that action can be taken against the school to address such a concern.

An experienced attorney advisor will be your best ally to help you understand and navigate the Title IX process, and they should be involved from as early as possible in the case.

Washington, D.C., colleges and universities where Joseph D. Lento can help as a complainant's Title IX advisor during investigations, hearings, and appeals include, but are not limited to, the following schools:

Title IX cases can be a fight regardless of your corner and fighting for justice is what Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm do for clients across the United States day in and day out!  If you or your child is the victim of Title IX sexual harassment or sexual misconduct in Washington, D.C., and the K-12 school, college, or university is not taking your concerns seriously, or there are issues with the school's response or the fairness of the process, or you simply want to make certain you are not outclassed in the fight, you must have the best Title IX advisor in your corner, and Joseph D. Lento has unparalleled experience and expertise in Title IX cases which he can put to use for you so that any wrongdoing is put to an end.

Fighting passionately for the future of his clients at schools throughout the nation, Joseph D. Lento knows how important it is that a student's Title IX complaint is properly addressed and resolved by a school so that justice is served.  Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm do not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead prioritize their clients' needs and well-being.  Joseph D. Lento is a licensed attorney in New Jersey and New York, is admitted as an attorney pro hac vice in state and federal court if needed when representing clients nationwide, and serves as a Title IX advisor to complainants in Washington, D.C., and throughout the nation. Make certain your or your student's rights and interests are protected through the Title IX grievance process - Contact National Title IX Attorney Joseph D. Lento today at 888-535-3686 or by completing our online form.

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If you, or your student, are facing any kind of disciplinary action, or other negative academic sanction, and are having feelings of uncertainty and anxiety for what the future may hold, contact the Lento Law Firm today, and let us help secure your academic career.

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