Cohen & Duncan Attorneys, LLC is a specialized law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of students, educators, and academic professionals across the United States. Operating as a focused education law practice, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in academic and disciplinary appeals, Title IX defense, and due process matters within educational institutions at all levels.
The firm’s approach is centered on providing zealous and effective representation for clients facing life-altering academic or professional consequences. With over a decade of specialized experience, the firm has successfully handled hundreds of cases in dozens of states, often collaborating with local counsel for litigation outside Kansas and Missouri. It primarily serves students in higher education—including those in medical, dental, nursing, and other health profession programs—as well as K-12 students, teachers, faculty, and school administrators.
Services Offered
- Academic Appeals
- Grade Appeals
- Probation Appeals
- Academic Suspension Appeals
- Academic Dismissal Appeals
- Title IX Sexual Misconduct Defense
- Pre-Hearing Consultation on All Campus Misconduct Charges
- Other Disciplinary Charge Defense (Drug, Weapons, General Misconduct)
- Medical & Health Profession Student Appeals
- Medical School Dismissal/Suspension Appeals
- Medical School Academic Progress Appeals
- Clinical Evaluation Appeals
- Medical Resident Appeals
- Dental School Appeals
- Pharmacy School Appeals
- Nursing School Appeals
- Physical Therapy Student Appeals
- Occupational Therapy Student Appeals
- Audiology Student Appeals
- Chiropractic Student Appeals
- Pre-Tenure & Post-Tenure Review
- Review and Analysis of Annual Evaluations
- Advice Regarding University and Departmental Policies
- Analysis of Due Process or Contractual Claims
- Analysis of Student Survey Data
- Analysis of Committee Review/Hearing on Grant of Tenure
- Analysis of Performance Improvement Plan Recommendations
- Appeals of Pre-Tenure and Post-Tenure Adverse Decisions
- Faculty & Administrator Due Process
- Public School Teacher License Proceedings
- Public School Administrator License Proceedings
- School District Contract Disputes
- School District Due Process
- Private School Contract Disputes
- College and University Faculty and Staff Due Process
- K-12 Student Appeals
- Bullying Cases
- Weapons Possession Cases
- Drug Possession Cases
- Social Media Violations
- Threats of Violence
- Acts of Violence
- Insubordination Cases
- School District Appeals
- Court Appeals
- Long-term Suspension/Expulsion Appeals
- Disability Accommodation Issues and Disputes
- Negotiation with Educational Institutions
- Education Litigation
The firm accepts cases nationwide for higher education students and maintains an active local practice in Kansas and Missouri for K-12 matters and educator representation. It is led by Andrew Duncan, who is licensed in Missouri, Kansas, and multiple federal districts, and brings substantial experience from handling diverse and complex education law cases.
