Whitburn & Pevsner, PLLC - Arlington, TX

Championing Disability Rights, Civil Liberties, and Probate Law in Arlington

Securing equal access, reasonable accommodations, and constitutional protections under federal law requires courageous legal representation. Located on East Lamar Boulevard in Arlington, Whitburn and Pevsner, PLLC provides high-caliber advocacy for individuals with disabilities, public school students, and employees facing civil rights violations across Texas. Founded in 2011, the firm bridges big-firm litigation firepower with personal advocacy. Whether you are confronting disability bias at work, fighting for a child's educational accommodations, or establishing a protective guardianship, this dedicated legal team delivers steadfast guidance when you need an attorney.

The partners bring extraordinary backgrounds to every case. Mark S. Whitburn, an honors graduate of the University of Texas School of Law and former attorney at Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher LLP and the ACLU of Texas, brings elite trial and appellate experience. Co-founder Sean E. Pevsner, who lives with severe cerebral palsy and operates his wheelchair through head movements, graduated from UT Law and has spent decades defending disability rights through Equal Justice Works. Operating as passionate employment and labor lawyers and workplace discrimination lawyers, the partners fight to ensure every client receives equal respect. Clients seeking to find an attorney discover advocates recognized by Super Lawyers for breaking barriers in court.

Americans with Disabilities Act Enforcement and Fair Housing

Federal statutes mandate that individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities receive equal opportunity in employment and community housing. As committed harassment lawyers and discrimination advocates, the firm handles precedent-setting claims:

• Workplace Accommodation Violations: Holding employers accountable under Title I of the ADA for refusing reasonable accommodations or engaging in retaliatory discharge.
• Public Accommodations and Title III: Compelling businesses and municipal facilities to eliminate architectural and digital barriers to full accessibility.
• Community-Based Care Defense: Successfully prevailing in landmark cases compelling Texas state agencies to provide community services under Title II of the ADA.
• Fair Housing Act Litigation: Defending group homes and residents against unlawful homeowner association restrictions and municipal zoning barriers.

Special Education Advocacy and IDEA Rights

Every child is entitled to a free appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504. The practice assists parents in securing the educational services their children require to thrive:

• IEP and 504 Plan Negotiations: Representing parents in Admission, Review, and Dismissal committee meetings to establish enforceable educational goals and services.
• Special Education Due Process: Litigating administrative due process hearings against school districts failing to provide necessary specialized instruction.
• Disciplinary Manifestation Reviews: Protecting students with disabilities from unlawful suspensions, expulsions, or inappropriate physical restraints in schools.

Compassionate Guardianship, Wills, and Probate Administration

Protecting vulnerable loved ones requires thoughtful legal planning. Serving as experienced wills, estate planning and probate lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers, the firm helps families prepare for the future:

• Legal Guardianships: Establishing court-supervised guardianships for young adults with profound disabilities transitioning into adulthood and elderly relatives requiring care.
• Special Needs Trusts: Structuring trusts to preserve eligibility for essential government benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
• Probate and Estate Settlement: Serving as dependable probate lawyers guiding executors and families through probate administration and heirship applications.

You should never have to fight systemic discrimination or educational neglect without seasoned legal support. Hire an attorney who understands your challenges firsthand and possesses the courtroom skill needed to secure justice. Contact Whitburn and Pevsner, PLLC in Arlington today to schedule a consultation and take a decisive step toward safeguarding your rights.