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JAMES A. LESTER
Law Office of James A. Lester
28 W. Chicago St., Suite 3J
P.O. Box 11
Coldwater, MI 49036-0011
517-278-7868 (office)
888-767-3449 (toll free)
jlester@cbpu.com
Law Office of James A. Lester
28 W. Chicago St., Suite 3J
P.O. Box 11
Coldwater, MI 49036-0011
517-278-7868 (office)
888-767-3449 (toll free)
jlester@cbpu.com
About James Lester
James Lester is an education law attorney who helps families throughout Michigan resolve school problems.
Mr. Lester graduated from Wayne State University Law School in 1997 (cum laude), and was admitted to
the State Bar of Michigan in 1997. He is a member and former President of the Branch County Bar
Association, and a former municipal attorney and city prosecutor.
Mr. Lester is concerned about the growing number of families in Michigan that are experiencing problems
and disagreements with their schools. Education is a legal right for all children, and an essential foundation
for each child's future. Sometimes schools fail to identify or meet the needs of children who do not fit the
"typical" mold, or who start to experience academic, social or discipline problems. Mr. Lester believes that
such children must not be cast aside by our school system. His law office is committed to protecting and
promoting the educational rights and interests of all children.
Mr. Lester recognizes the importance of preserving positive relationships between parents and schools
whenever possible. Although litigation is sometimes necessary to enforce a legal right, when feasible Mr.
Lester prefers to first pursue negotiations focused on constructive problem solving. Often, this is all that is
necessary to produce an acceptable resolution.
Mr. Lester grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and he obtained his education in the Detroit area. His office is
located in downtown Coldwater, just off of I-69 and less than an hour's drive from Kalamazoo, Battle
Creek, Lansing and Jackson. His services are available anywhere in Michigan.
Mr. Lester is available by appointment only. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact
James Lester.
Mr. Lester graduated from Wayne State University Law School in 1997 (cum laude), and was admitted to
the State Bar of Michigan in 1997. He is a member and former President of the Branch County Bar
Association, and a former municipal attorney and city prosecutor.
Mr. Lester is concerned about the growing number of families in Michigan that are experiencing problems
and disagreements with their schools. Education is a legal right for all children, and an essential foundation
for each child's future. Sometimes schools fail to identify or meet the needs of children who do not fit the
"typical" mold, or who start to experience academic, social or discipline problems. Mr. Lester believes that
such children must not be cast aside by our school system. His law office is committed to protecting and
promoting the educational rights and interests of all children.
Mr. Lester recognizes the importance of preserving positive relationships between parents and schools
whenever possible. Although litigation is sometimes necessary to enforce a legal right, when feasible Mr.
Lester prefers to first pursue negotiations focused on constructive problem solving. Often, this is all that is
necessary to produce an acceptable resolution.
Mr. Lester grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and he obtained his education in the Detroit area. His office is
located in downtown Coldwater, just off of I-69 and less than an hour's drive from Kalamazoo, Battle
Creek, Lansing and Jackson. His services are available anywhere in Michigan.
Mr. Lester is available by appointment only. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact
James Lester.
| ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer The content on this website is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and is not a substitute for legal advice. Nothing on this website is intended to, nor does it create, and attorney/client relationship. Mr. Lester is licensed to practice law in Michigan only, and does not and will not take cases outside of Michigan. The information contained on this website is believed to be accurate at the time of posting, but the law is constantly changing and no representation or guarantee of accuracy is or can be made. The information contained on this website is general in nature, and does not address the many exceptions to the general rules and other complexities that exist in the law which can alter the rights and options of different people under different circumstances. Summaries or explanations about the law are based on Michigan law, and do not reflect the law in other states which may be different. |
JAMES A. LESTER
ATTORNEY AT LAW
28 W. Chicago St., Suite 3J
P.O. Box 11
Coldwater, MI 49036-0011
Toll Free 888-767-3449
Office 517-278-7868
jlester@cbpu.com
ATTORNEY AT LAW
28 W. Chicago St., Suite 3J
P.O. Box 11
Coldwater, MI 49036-0011
Toll Free 888-767-3449
Office 517-278-7868
jlester@cbpu.com
Education Law Advice and Representation for Families
"It is the natural, fundamental right of parents and legal guardians to determine and direct the care, teaching, and education of their children. The public schools of this state serve the needs of the pupils by cooperating with the pupil's parents and legal guardians to develop the pupil's intellectual capabilities and vocational skills in a safe and positive environment." Michigan Revised School Code, Sec. 10. |