Your Child’s Future Deserves a Strong Advocate

Our firm concentrates exclusively on the representation of parents and students in education law cases in New Jersey.

Trusted by Families for More Than 35 Years

Since he started practicing law in 1989, parents have trusted Mr. Giles to defend and enforce the education rights of their children. With compassion and unwavering dedication, Mr. Giles has helped countless parents to secure appropriate supports, services and programs for their children and, when necessary, defended their children against insensitive, discriminatory or harmful practices. Together, Mr. Giles and parents have ensured a better future for their children.

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what we do

We represent students in education law cases before school districts, administrative agencies, and courts, including matters related to:

Special Education

Harassment, Intimidations, and Bullying

School Discipline

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Why Choose Us

Experience and Expertise

Over his 35-year career focused solely on representing parents and students, Mr. Giles has developed deep experience and expertise that he brings to bear in every case.

Effectiveness

Throughout his career, Mr. Giles has ensured that innumerable clients are treated fairly and justly and receive appropriate educational services and programs.

Empathy, Compassion and Dedication

Mr. Giles listens to and understands his clients, and he devotes 100% of his attention and effort to securing justice and a better education for their children.

Reasonable and Affordable

Parents will do whatever they can for their children, but Mr. Giles understands that litigation can be time-consuming, emotionally taxing, and expensive. Mr. Giles carefully guides parents to pursue successful outcomes in the most reasonable and practical way consistent with their goals and wishes.

See our client wins

David R. Giles represents parents and students in New Jersey at special education IEP meetings and school board hearings, due process hearings before the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law, and appeals before the New Jersey Superior Court and United States District Court.

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What Our Clients Say

Working with Attorney David and his assistant Lisa was a truly positive experience. David was warm, approachable, and highly organized, while Lisa was by our side at every meeting, making sure nothing was overlooked. Together, they guided us through the very difficult process with the school board and helped secure the right placement and IEP support for my niece. Their teamwork, professionalism, and genuine care made an overwhelming process so much easier and gave us peace of mind.

Parent

I began working with David and Lisa in the summer of 2023, and from day one, they brought clarity to the overwhelming world of special education. They know the New Jersey process inside and out—from district styles to school reputations—and guided me step by step, from securing a Child Study Team meeting to obtaining an out-of-district placement. With their counsel, my son went from being several grade levels behind to graduating with As and Bs. David and Lisa are pragmatic, compassionate, and determined to secure the resources that the student needs and deserves.