Zachary Gaynor, Esq.

Zachary Gaynor, Esq., is a dedicated education attorney focused on representing current and former students in high-stakes education disputes. Whether you are confronting challenges like academic dismissal, professionalism allegations, honor code violations, clinical or rotation removals, disability accommodation disputes, Title IX-related processes, religious discrimination claims, financial aid complications, leave of absence challenges, or administrative break-in-enrollment issues, Zachary can guide you through the process, help preserve your record, and advocate effectively in academic, disciplinary, and accommodations disputes.

Every case is unique, and I provide a candid assessment of your options and pressure points based on relevant documents, deadlines, and the institution's published policies and procedures.

Facing a deadline right now? Start with the Fast Start consultation, or read Why Act Early to see how schools approach these disputes. You can also browse my practice areas, find your school on the Florida Schools page, or read the student defense FAQ. In-depth guides are on my main site, A Students' Lawyer.

How I Help Students

Dismissals and probation

Academic dismissal, probation, remediation, and readmission for college, graduate, and professional students. Practice areas →

Conduct and honor code charges

Cheating, plagiarism, AI-use accusations, and code-of-conduct cases, including hearings where the rules let your lawyer take part. Practice areas →

Title IX

Investigations, hearings, and appeals under the 2020 federal Title IX rules. Title IX FAQ →

Disability accommodations

Section 504 and ADA accommodations in classes, clinical rotations, and exams. Accommodations guide →

Education records

FERPA requests, amendments, and record strategy. FERPA guide →

Lawsuits against schools

Certiorari petitions, civil-rights claims, and contract claims when the internal process fails. Litigation →

Student Defense: Legal Representation for Students

Florida education law attorney Zachary Gaynor offers defense in academic and discrimination disputes.

Experience

Zachary Gaynor, Esq., is a dedicated education attorney licensed to practice law in Florida since 2016. He is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, the Districts of Colorado, Nebraska, and New Mexico, the Southern District of Illinois, the Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. His legal practice primarily focuses on education disputes and student defense matters, including academic progression actions, discipline/professionalism issues, and accommodations disputes. As an education lawyer, Zachary Gaynor keeps client identities and case details confidential and does not disclose them without client authorization.

Education

Zachary Gaynor, Esq. earned his law degree from the University of Florida and an LL.M. from Seton Hall. He also holds an undergraduate degree and a master's degree in accounting from the University of Florida. Zachary focuses on making sure students understand their rights - particularly in dismissal cases - and that universities respect and honor those rights.

Student Defense: Legal Advocacy for Students

Zachary Gaynor, Esq. Email address: Zachary@fleducationlawyer.com Phone number: 561-308-9119 Use the GET IN TOUCH button to provide information Office Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Meetings: Available by appointment in Boca Raton and by phone