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Rodney C. Lewis

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Bar Admissions:
Alabama, 1993
E-mail Rod Lewis

Telephone: 256-535-1100
Facsimile: 256-533-9322

Street Address:
Suite 5000
200 West Side Square
Huntsville, AL 35801

Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 2087
Huntsville, AL 35804

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RODNEYC.LEWIS
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  Mr. Lewis’ practice involves the training, counseling, and representation of school districts in special education and anti-discrimination involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other related laws. His litigation experience consists of representing school districts in state and federal courts, mediation sessions, and administrative due-process hearings.

Representative published opinions include C. C. v. Huntsville City Board of Education, 106 LRP 6294 (2006); R.S. v. Madison City Board of Education, 106 LRP 12373 (2006); W. M. v. Huntsville City Board of Education, 44 IDELR 77 (2005); B. R. v. Florence City School System, 42 IDELR 129 (2004); C. G. v. M.C.S.S., 47 IDELR 59 (2006); D. K. v. Limestone County Board of Education, 41 IDELR 225 (June 16, 2004); K. B. v. M.C.S.S., 44 IDELR 174 (2005); In re Disabled Student, 22 IDELR 931 (1995); and In re Limestone County Board of Ed., 31 IDELR 122 (1999). Mr. Lewis has presented seminars at local, state, and national conferences.

Mr. Lewis is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the U.S. District Court (Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama), and all Alabama state courts.

EDUCATION
  • J.D., 1993, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, AL
    Managing Editor, American Journal of Trial Advocacy
    Cordell Hull Legal Research and Writing Instructor
    Member, Henry Upson Sims Moot Court Board
    Phi Delta Phi
  • B.A., with honors, 1990, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN


    PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
  • American Bar Association
  • Alabama Bar Association
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
  • Alabama Association of School Board Attorneys
  • National Association of School Board Attorneys
  • Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association

    PUBLICATIONS
  • “Be Aware of the Obligations Imposed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,” Alabama School Boards (magazine), spring 2007.
  • “New IDEA Should Boost Discipline and Curb Frivolous Lawsuits,” Alabama School Boards (magazine), January-February, 2005.
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