Every Student Deserves to Be Safe at School.

Students have the right to learn in an environment where they can participate in school without being subjected to bullying, harassment, threats, or other harmful conduct.

Wolpert, Vernon & Gordon represents students and families when schools fail to respond appropriately to bullying, harassment, threats, or repeated misconduct – or when the school’s own response contributes to the harm.

We understand that these cases are rarely about a single incident. They often involve a history of reports, communications, disciplinary decisions, safety concerns, and institutional responses that must be carefully examined.

We Handle Matters Involving:

• Repeated bullying or harassment
• Cyberbullying and online harassment
• Threats and intimidation
• Disability-based bullying and harassment
• Sexual harassment
• Peer-on-peer harassment based on race or gender.
• Failure to respond to reported bullying
• Failure to investigate complaints
• Inadequate or inappropriate safety measures
• Retaliation against students or families who report concerns
• Discriminatory harassment
• Institutional policies and responses to bullying and harassment
• Civil rights claims arising from bullying or harassment

When the School Knows and Does Not Act

One of the most difficult situations for a family is reporting a problem and believing that the school has failed to take meaningful action.

Schools have policies, procedures, and responsibilities for responding to student safety concerns. When those responsibilities are not met, we examine what the school knew, when it knew it, what it did in response, and whether its response was adequate under the circumstances.

We help families understand their legal options and determine what steps may be necessary to protect the student and address the institution’s failures.

Protecting Students. Demanding Accountability.

When a school fails to protect a student or respond appropriately to serious misconduct, we pursue the legal remedies necessary to protect the student, address the harm, and hold the responsible institution and individuals accountable.

When Institutions Fail. You Have Us.