Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Special Education and Disability Rights Legal Solutions
Cirkiel Martin is a distinguished Texas law and advocacy firm dedicated to championing the rights of individuals with disabilities. Our team of experienced attorneys and advocates specializes in education law, civil rights, and disability rights, with deep expertise in Section 504, IDEA, and ADA compliance. We provide personalized legal representation to ensure equitable access to education and services for children and adults. Our practice extends to estate planning, probate, guardianship, real estate, and mediation services, tailored to meet individual client needs. With a client-centered approach, we combine legal knowledge and compassion to address the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and their families.Our attorneys are recognized leaders in special education advocacy, offering strategic guidance to resolve disputes and secure appropriate accommodations. We also develop continuing education programs for professionals in social work and related fields. Through decades of collective experience, we maintain a reputation for excellence in disability rights litigation and community advocacy. Our commitment to transparency and ethical representation ensures clients receive trustworthy counsel in all legal matters. By prioritizing accessibility and proactive solutions, we empower clients to navigate complex legal systems with confidence.
Services
Education Law Advocacy
Disability Rights Litigation
Estate Planning
Probate & Guardianships
Real Estate Law
Mediation Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ combined years of special education law expertise
- Our team includes licensed social workers and legal professionals
- We provide tailored estate planning documents for families with disabilities
- Our advocates have secured landmark accommodations in Texas school districts
- We combine litigation strength with compassionate client support
Services
Education Law Advocacy
Our education law practice focuses on securing appropriate special education services through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans. We represent families in disputes with school districts regarding disability accommodations, disciplinary actions, and access to free appropriate public education (FAPE). With deep expertise in IDEA and ADA compliance, we guide clients through mediation, due process hearings, and federal litigation to ensure educational equity for children with disabilities.
Disability Rights Litigation
We advocate for disability rights in employment, housing, and public access through Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) litigation. Our attorneys handle cases involving discrimination against individuals with physical and mental disabilities, including reasonable accommodation disputes and accessibility violations. We represent clients seeking Social Security disability benefits and challenge improper denials of public and private disability insurance claims through administrative appeals and federal court proceedings.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include creating wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives tailored to individual family needs. We specialize in special needs trusts that preserve government benefits while providing supplemental care funds. Our attorneys guide clients through probate administration and guardianship proceedings, ensuring legal protection for minors and incapacitated adults while minimizing family conflict through comprehensive succession planning.
Probate & Guardianships
We assist executors and administrators with probate proceedings for estates with or without wills. Our services include asset inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and distribution of inheritances. For guardianships, we help families establish legal authority to make medical and financial decisions for minors or incapacitated adults, guiding clients through court requirements and ongoing reporting obligations while prioritizing the ward's best interests.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant issues. We handle purchase agreements, deed transfers, mortgage financing, and boundary disputes. With experience in zoning regulations and property tax assessments, we represent buyers, sellers, and investors in closing transactions while ensuring compliance with state and federal real estate laws to protect client property interests.
People
Martin Cirkiel
Principal Attorney, LMSW-AP
Martin Cirkiel combines legal expertise with social work experience to advocate for disability rights. With decades of special education law practice, he has shaped policy and secured landmark accommodations for Texas students with disabilities through litigation and legislative advocacy.
Steve Gonzales
Attorney
Steve Gonzales specializes in education law and civil rights litigation. His practice focuses on IDEA compliance and Section 504 advocacy, representing families in complex special education disputes across Central Texas school districts while maintaining active involvement in disability law professional organizations.
Kenneth Perry
Attorney
Kenneth 'K.C.' Perry handles disability rights cases in Texas and California. With dual-state licensure, he represents clients in ADA employment discrimination matters and special education disputes, leveraging cross-jurisdictional experience to address complex accessibility and accommodation challenges.
Fernando Lucas de Urioste
Director of Advocate Services
Fernando Lucas de Urioste coordinates education advocacy services, managing community development initiatives and employment support programs for individuals with disabilities. His work bridges legal representation with practical solutions for workplace and educational access barriers.
Robin Petty
Director of Social Work Services
Robin Petty oversees social work integration in legal cases, ensuring holistic support for clients. As a licensed master social worker, she develops trauma-informed advocacy strategies and coordinates mental health resources for families navigating special education systems.
Questions
What areas of law does Cirkiel Law Group specialize in?
We specialize in special education advocacy, disability rights, civil rights litigation, estate planning, probate, real estate law, and mediation services.
Do you handle cases outside Texas?
While based in Texas, our attorneys represent clients in California and provide consultation services nationwide for special education matters.
What is your approach to special education cases?
We combine legal expertise with social work experience to create individualized strategies that secure appropriate educational accommodations and services.
Do you offer estate planning for families with special needs?
Yes, we create customized estate plans including special needs trusts and guardianship arrangements for families requiring long-term care planning.
How do you handle mediation services?
Our attorneys use collaborative problem-solving techniques to resolve education and civil rights disputes efficiently while protecting client interests.
