Experienced in ADA litigation ranging from employment discrimination to construction cases to high-impact class action lawsuits involving digital accessibility, Perkins Coie attorneys regularly defend clients in federal and state court actions alleging violations of the ADA and state anti-discrimination laws.

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Experienced in ADA litigation ranging from employment discrimination to construction cases to high-impact class action lawsuits involving digital accessibility, Perkins Coie attorneys regularly defend clients in federal and state court actions alleging violations of the ADA and state anti-discrimination laws.

We also represent clients in connection with investigations and compliance reviews by federal and state agencies, and assist with agency rulemakings relating to accessibility standards and other regulations.

Digital Accessibility

We not only defend digital accessibility cases, we provide comprehensive guidance on the laws designed to improve access to information and communications technologies, such as the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and standards adopted by the U.S. Access Board. Our technology-focused attorneys assist clients in their efforts to implement appropriate compliance programs and engage experts for website accessibility assessments.

The Workplace

When ADA compliance concerns carry labor and employment underpinnings, we help employers understand the fundamental requirements and prohibitions of the ADA and how they apply to all aspects of the employment relationship. This can include hiring practices, training accommodations, evaluation process, promotions, leave circumstances and termination.

Higher Ed and Professional Licensing

On behalf of higher education institutions, standardized testing entities, professional licensing boards and various other covered entities, our team has handled numerous lawsuits and government enforcement actions under Title II and Title III of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and similar state laws involving requests for accommodations, disability-based challenges to policies or remedial actions, or professional standards. We also provide compliance advice and training.

Construction

Our attorneys also regularly advise clients on construction accessibility requirements under Title III of the ADA, the Fair Housing Act, and counterpart state laws, with respect to requirements for both new construction and for building renovations. Our team includes experienced construction attorneys who are familiar with the construction-related accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disability Act for public accommodations, as well as the Fair Housing Act’s design and construction requirements and guidelines for multifamily residential housing.

Insurance Recovery

Insurance recovery can often become a component of ADA claims. Perkins Coie insurance recovery attorneys assist clients by securing coverage for claims alleging discrimination under the ADA and related laws through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation. In addition, our attorneys provide insurance counseling and guide clients in procuring adequate insurance by working directly with brokers and carriers to remove exclusions that impair coverage for ADA claims at the time of placement or renewal.

We also represent clients in connection with investigations and compliance reviews by federal and state agencies, and assist with agency rulemakings relating to accessibility standards and other regulations.

Digital Accessibility

We not only defend digital accessibility cases, we provide comprehensive guidance on the laws designed to improve access to information and communications technologies, such as the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and standards adopted by the U.S. Access Board. Our technology-focused attorneys assist clients in their efforts to implement appropriate compliance programs and engage experts for website accessibility assessments.

The Workplace

When ADA compliance concerns carry labor and employment underpinnings, we help employers understand the fundamental requirements and prohibitions of the ADA and how they apply to all aspects of the employment relationship. This can include hiring practices, training accommodations, evaluation process, promotions, leave circumstances and termination.

Higher Ed and Professional Licensing

On behalf of higher education institutions, standardized testing entities, professional licensing boards and various other covered entities, our team has handled numerous lawsuits and government enforcement actions under Title II and Title III of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and similar state laws involving requests for accommodations, disability-based challenges to policies or remedial actions, or professional standards. We also provide compliance advice and training.

Construction

Our attorneys also regularly advise clients on construction accessibility requirements under Title III of the ADA, the Fair Housing Act, and counterpart state laws, with respect to requirements for both new construction and for building renovations. Our team includes experienced construction attorneys who are familiar with the construction-related accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disability Act for public accommodations, as well as the Fair Housing Act’s design and construction requirements and guidelines for multifamily residential housing.

Insurance Recovery

Insurance recovery can often become a component of ADA claims. Perkins Coie insurance recovery attorneys assist clients by securing coverage for claims alleging discrimination under the ADA and related laws through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation. In addition, our attorneys provide insurance counseling and guide clients in procuring adequate insurance by working directly with brokers and carriers to remove exclusions that impair coverage for ADA claims at the time of placement or renewal.

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