720 Rusk St Ste 501 Houston TX 77002
(832)-422-7333 By appointment only.
Texas Special Education Attorneys & Lawyers
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
Shields Law focuses on special education law—so when your child’s education, safety, and services are on the line,
you get a team that works these cases every day.
Not sure what fits?
Book a free discovery call and we’ll figure it out together.
We listen, identify priorities, and explain the next step.
You get clear rights, options, and a plan.
We support meetings, negotiate with the district, and pursue formal action when necessary (litigation).
Shields Law is a family-owned firm led by Kevin and Liz Shields, a husband-and-wife team. We treat every client like family—listening closely,explaining your options in plain English, and building a plan that moves your case forward.
Our Texas special education attorneys help families with IEP/ARD disputes, 504 plans, evaluations (FIE/IEE), behavior and discipline/MDRs,bullying or unsafe school situations, and escalation when needed.
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Yes. We work with families across Texas. Many matters can be handled remotely, and we’ll tell you what’s realistic for your situation.You’ll speak with a Texas special education attorney to determine the best approach in your case.
Yes. We help you prepare, organize documentation, set goals, and push for an enforceable IEP/ARD plan. We can also attend meetings when needed.
Yes. We help families request evaluations properly, challenge incomplete testing, and pursue appropriate evaluations when the district isn’t responding.
Discipline has special rules when behavior is related to disability. We help families act quickly, document correctly, and protect services and placement.
Yes. We help when a 504 is denied, delayed, too weak, or not being followed—and we push for accountability and implementation.
It can. Safety issues often intersect with enforceable supports, accommodations, and appropriate placement. We’ll help you choose the fastest path to safety.
No. Many matters resolve through strong documentation and negotiation. When necessary, we escalate to legal complaints or due process.
We’ll learn what’s happening, confirm whether we can help, and outline next steps. If it’s a fit, we’ll explain your options clearly.
18911 Hardy Oak Blvd Suite 144 San Antonio TX 78258
(832)-422-7333 By appointment only.
