Karri Axtell

Karri Axtell

4.8
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 12 years

Education Lawyer Practice Areas: Education, Probate, Guardianship ... +2 more
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Reason: Not Practicing

About Karri

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Education 50%

Do you know and understand your rights under the IDEA, or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act? I empower families through education, compassionate advocacy and legal representation. Let me help you overcome barriers, setbacks and delays to your child’s educational goals.

14 years

50%
Probate 25%

Compassionate representation of families dealing with the loss of a loved one and maneuvering the probate process.

25%
Guardianship 15%

Compassionate representation of clients as they explore alternatives to guardianship, durable powers of attorney or formal guardianship of the person or estate.

10 years

15%
Juvenile Law 5%

Representation of students in special education Manifestation Determination Review proceedings and other non-criminal administrative behavioral proceedings.

14 years

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

A great piece of mind comes from knowing your estate is in order, and your wishes will be carried out in your absence. I help give families this piece of mind by providing the essential estate planning documents such as a will, trust, power of attorney, directive to physicians, HIPPA release, and declaration of guardian.

14 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Karri Axtell's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

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Posted by Contina | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Education

Recommendation

My daughter was diagnosed with autism and. ADHD. She was experiencing a bullying issue with a principal at school. As a parent your first instinct is to want to protect your child. I wasn't sure what to do! I was frustrated! After many prayers GOD lead me to Karri Axtell. When I called, I was sure K...arri would tell me she would not be able to help me. However, it was the exact opposite. I absolutely loved speaking with her. She gave me incredible feedback and legal advice. Karri was a parent too and she could empathize with all the emotions I was feeling in the school. She was able to assist our family with exactly what we needed. I am so extremely thankful for her. She has no idea of the blessing she was for me and my daughter. Now that I have Karri and her expertise, I walk in the school with my head held high, because of the support Karri gave. I without a doubt would recommend her for any issue, another parent needs. #karri'sfanclub

Posted by Manny | July 20, 2015 | Education

Outstanding Lawyer

If you require a lawyer who understands Texas and Federal school laws that relate to students with disabilities I highly recommend Ms. Axtell as your selection. She was able to review the data we provided and put together a presentation that forced the Nacogdoches ISD to acknowledge that they failed ...to follow our child’s IEP during his ARD meeting. She is one of the most professional lawyers I have had the opportunity to work with over the past 20 years. She truly is an advocate for students and their parent’s rights. She was able to gather information and work with our child in a manner that made him feel comfortable, secure and safe. While there are laws and regulations to protect students, school districts fail to follow them and act as if they are above the law Ms. Axtell works to hold them accountable.

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Karri Axtell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carrie Kemper Allen

Education lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karri Axtell is extremely understanding of the plights of families with children in the SPED system. She is hard-working, respectful, knowledgeable, and will make sure the right steps are taken for your needs. Having worked with her professional and having a social relationship with her through community events, I can highly recommend her both on a personal and professional level."

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Chigozie Odediran

Education lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. As an education attorney myself, I can state with no reservations, that Ms Axtell is vastly knowledgeable in this area. Her experience is incomparable. I have no problems endorsing her."

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Cynthia Hatchett

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Karri Axtell

Associations

2015 - Present

Brazoria County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Rotary Club 288 Corridor Pearland

Board Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2012 - Present

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Washington v. La Marque ISD et al., No. 3:12-CV-00041 (S.D.T.X. Aug. 20, 2014).

Plaintiff prevailed

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Education

2012

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2017

Bridging the Gap Parent School Conference and Resource Fair

Tools for Effective Special Education Advocacy

2015

Special Education Parent Meeting

What to Expect at your Next IEP Meeting

2014

Special Education Parent Seminar

ABC's of IDEA

Languages

English

Activity

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