College Student Disciplinary Representation
As part of our commitment to giving back to the community, we provide discounted representation to college students who are facing discipline for academic and non-academic related accusations. Our Managing Attorney, Brandon S. Schwartz, has experience helping students respond to allegations of academic integrity as well as drug and alcohol related charges at the University Level in New York. As an undergraduate student at Syracuse University, Brandon was a member of the Interfraternity Council Judicial Board, helping investigate allegations and render punishments against Fraternties and members of Fraternites at Syracuse University. Moreover, as President and Treasurer of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at Syracuse University, Brandon counseled students in the Fraternity that were charged with disciplinary allegations at the University Level.
When facing these accusations, it is imperative to retain legal counsel at the commencement of any allegations because the outcome of the matter will likely have lifelong implications for the students’ professional career. Notably, most job applications, graduate school applications and applications for professional licenses with State and Federal Licensing Boards include questions requiring disclosure of College and University level discipline, even if there were no charges at the government level. Please don’t take these charges lightly. The outcome of the case could have devastating effects on your future.
The Law Firm of Brandon S. Schwartz, P.C. provides a comprehensive service for these matters, including handling of all communications with the College and University on behalf of the student, aiding in the preparation of written statements outlining the meritorious defenses and mitigating circumstances for the student to submit in response to the allegations, preparation for disciplinary interviews and hearings, and appearances at disciplinary interviews and hearings. If necessary, we can aid you in the appeal of a matter in a court of competent jurisdiction in the event that you disagree with the University’s recommended punishment.
We understand that college students are living on limited budgets, and we know that quality legal representation is the only way to help students protect their reputation for honesty and integrity, while preserving their ability to earn a living in the future. With this in mind, our rate for these services is $225 per hour, which reflects a discount of $50 from our normal $275 hourly rate. Please contact us for a free phone consultation at (646)844-5915 if you are a College or University student facing discipline in the State of New York.