Nuttall, MacAvoy & Joyce P.C. is a distinguished law firm specializing exclusively in education law, with a particular focus on special education and general school law matters. With over thirty years of dedicated practice, the firm has established itself as a trusted legal partner for public school districts and charter schools across Massachusetts, participating in more than two hundred hearings before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals and representing clients in state and federal courts.
The firm’s approach is distinguished by its exclusive dedication to school law, which allows its attorneys to develop deep expertise and provide cost-effective, high-quality representation. Their team brings over eighty years of combined experience to each case, ensuring that clients receive informed guidance sensitive to evolving legal obligations under state and federal regulations. They focus on delivering practical, defensible solutions tailored to the unique needs of each educational institution they serve.
Services Offered
- General Education Law
- Special Education Law
- Section 504 Compliance and Representation
- Student Rights (including discipline, free speech, bullying/harassment, records, religion, Title IX, graduation, searches, drug testing, athletic eligibility, child protection, and homeless student services)
- Policy Analysis, Development, and Review (including student handbooks, codes of conduct, and district policies)
- Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Representation (based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, and gender identity)
- Representation Before Administrative Agencies (Bureau of Special Education Appeals, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
- Litigation in State and Federal Courts
The firm serves public school districts and charter schools throughout Massachusetts, with office locations in Marshfield and Norwood. Their attorneys are experienced in handling cases at all judicial levels, including the United States Supreme Court, and are committed to addressing the complex legal challenges faced by educational institutions.
