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Learn about the inspiring adventure of Mr. Sean Edward Pevsner, a attorney in Arlington, Texas, who has defied all odds to obtain his dreams. Mr. Sean Edward Pevsner, alongside along with his satisfactory friend Mark Whitburn, established their law workplace in Arlington, Texas. Their friendship dates lower back to 1986, and Mr. Whitburn has been a constant help to Mr. Pevsner throughout the years. Together, they've finished many desires, consisting of the establishment in their law company. A graduate of the University of Texas Law, Mr. Pevsner has extreme cerebral palsy, which limits his bodily competencies. Despite his quadriplegia, he operates a motorized wheelchair the usage of only head actions. Due to his circumstance, he is predicated on an interpreter or a specialised pc to perform his paintings as a legal professional. From the instant of his start, human beings underestimated Mr. Pevsner. Born clinically dead, he required CPR for forty five minutes before he ought to breathe on his very own. Despite the percentages, he has been proving people wrong for 41 years. Experts anticipated a short lifespan for him, but he has handed all expectations. Throughout his education, Mr. Pevsner faced challenges and doubts from others. Despite those boundaries, he excelled in mainstream instructions together with Latin, English literature, and calculus, earning A's and B's. He graduated from high school on the age of 19, three years ahead of the initial projection through Arlington Independent School District officials. Despite his educational achievements, many doubted his capacity to wait a main university just like the University of Texas at Austin. However, Mr. Pevsner's dedication and self-advocacy competencies propelled him forward. He has constantly defied expectancies and demonstrated that with perseverance and hard work, something is possible.

Legal Issues

Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Education Law
Elder Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
    Accepted Jurisdictions
    Texas Jurdictions
    Texas
    Since 2011

    Experience
    • Partner
      Whitburn & Pevsner, PLLC
      2012
    • Equal Justice Works Fellow
      Disability Rights Texas, formerly Advocacy Incorporated)
      2005
    • Legal Intern
      The United States Department of Justice Disability Rights Section
      2003
    Education
    University of Texas - Austin Education School Logo
    University of Texas - Austin
    J.D. | law
    Graduation year: 2000
    University of Texas - Austin Education School Logo
    University of Texas - Austin
    B.A. | Greek & Latin
    Graduation year: 1990
    Associations
    American Bar Association Commission on Disability Rights Professional Association
    American Bar Association Commission on Disability Rights
    commissioner
    2019 - Current
    American Bar Association
                        
                                                     # 01998957 Professional Association
    American Bar Association  # 01998957
    member
    2018 - Current
    Tarrant  County Bar Association Professional Association
    Tarrant County Bar Association

    2012 - Current
    State Bar of Texas Disability Issues Committee Professional Association
    State Bar of Texas Disability Issues Committee
    Chair
    2018 - 2021
    has membership of the State Bar of Texas Disability Issues Committee Professional Association
    has membership of the State Bar of Texas Disability Issues Committee
    member
    2015 - 2018
    Costs
    • Free Consultancy Service
    • Payment With Credit Card
    • Conditional Fees
      My firm accepts contingent fees, but we sometimes require a flat fee. If we prevail, we will reimburse clients the flat fee.
    • Retaines and Rates
      My firm s regular fees are 200 per hour with a retainer of $1,200. If we prevail on a civil rights case, we will reimburse clients the fees that they have paid us. Most civil rights laws provide attorney s fees to the prevailing party.
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