Special Education Expert Witness for IDEA, Section 504, and School Safety Litigation

Independent record review, expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony for plaintiff and defense counsel nationwide.

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Dr. David Jacobs, special education expert witness and public high school principal

Why Attorneys Retain Dr. Jacobs


"In my 28 years litigating cases, I have retained many experts. Dr. Jacobs is one of the very best. His expert report was detailed, thoroughly researched, and exceeded my expectations.”

— Tracy Frye, Attorney, Kentucky and West Virginia


  • Current operational experience inside a comprehensive public high school
  • Direct leadership experience in special education, student safety, and district administration
  • Clear linkage between the evidentiary record and accepted educational practices
  • Balanced analysis for plaintiff and defense counsel
  • Litigation-ready reports and testimony designed to withstand scrutiny
  • Responsive support for complex and time-sensitive matters

Sitting Public High School Principal | Former Director of Special Services | Certified School Safety Specialist | Former Special Education Teacher | 15+ Years in Education

Matters Evaluated

  • IEP implementation and denial of FAPE
  • Compensatory education
  • Section 504 and ADA access
  • Restraint and seclusion
  • School safety and student supervision
  • Abuse, boundary violations, and administrative response
  • LRE, placement, and program adequacy
  • Educator misconduct and personnel oversight

Selected Experience

  • Retained as lead educational expert in a multi-family special education matter that concluded in aggregate settlements exceeding $10 million.
  • Retained in matters across multiple states
  • Experience in restraint, seclusion, missed services, and denial of FAPE claims 


Nationwide Expert Witness Services

Providing independent educational analysis and litigation support to plaintiff and defense counsel nationwide:


  • Preliminary case assessment
  • Independent educational record review
  • Expert reports and rebuttal analysis
  • Deposition, hearing, and trial testimony
  • Programmatic and systemic educational-practice analysis
  • Site visits and interviews when appropriate
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