Special Education Law
Our attorneys understand the complexities associated with special education law. We work with School Districts, helping them by making sure they meet every requirement necessary, approaching every case with the required sensitivity and respect.
Our attorneys are able to provide legal advice in special education matters such as:

- Meeting the requirements of IDEA and Section 504
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) and admission, review, dismissal (ARD) Disputes
- State administrative complaints
- IDEA and Section 504 Litigation

Melissa Franco de Gonzales
Of Counsel
Melissa works in the Corpus Christi area in education law, employment law, and civil litigation. She also serves on the Gregory-Portland ISD Board of Trustees.

Sani Brosig
Of Counsel
Sani practices in San Antonio with expertise in government entity law, litigation, and corporate law. She formerly served as a commercial attorney for the City of San Antonio and assists primarily with contracts and employment matters.

Ricardo Benavides III
Associate Attorney
Rick has been practicing law for five years. Before joining JCA Law, he served as an Assistant City Attorney with the City of Laredo Attorney’s Office, where he gained valuable experience handling employment matters, advising various boards and commissions, and drafting local ordinances. Since joining the firm in 2021, he has dedicated a significant portion of his practice to representing school districts, governmental entities, and small to mid-sized businesses.