Counsel for families of neurodivergent children, people living with mental health conditions, and workers who need leave. We hold school districts, government agencies, and employers to what the law actually requires.
Too many people take on a school district, the Social Security Administration, or an employer's HR department alone, or hire a non-attorney advocate who cannot examine a witness or argue the law when it matters. James Maule is a licensed Michigan attorney who carries a case from the first letter to the final decision.
The practice is built deliberately narrow, around people the system tends to overlook: neurodivergent kids, adults with mental health conditions, and employees punished for needing time off. You deal with the attorney directly, in plain language, with fees you understand before you sign anything.
Your child is neurodivergent and the district isn't providing what they need. We pursue evaluations, services, and due process hearings under Michigan and federal law, often at the district's expense. Learn more
Social Security Disability (SSDI and SSI) for mental health and other disabling conditions. A federal process, so we can help wherever you live. Learn more
FMLA, ADA accommodations, and the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act, including leave for mental health. When your job and your health collide, you have rights. Learn more
Each of these areas has a turn in the law that works in your favor. The other side rarely points it out.
Disagree with the school's evaluation and you can demand an independent one, often at the district's expense. Win a due process hearing and federal law lets the family recover attorney fees from the district. Special education →
Most Social Security claims are denied at first, especially for mental health. The hearing before a judge is where they're often won, and that's exactly where representation matters most. Disability benefits →
Taking protected leave or asking for an accommodation is a right, and punishing you for it is illegal. The earlier we talk, the more we can do. Employment & leave →
James Maule is the attorney behind James Maule PLLC, a Michigan firm kept small on purpose. A University of Michigan Law graduate who grew up in Flint and spends his time volunteering with food pantries and mutual aid groups, he built this practice to stand up for the people the system overlooks. The work centers on the cases that need a steady hand and a close read of the record: a child denied the right services, a disability claim wrongly cut off, a worker disciplined for taking protected leave.
The firm uses modern tools, including AI-assisted research and drafting, to move faster and keep costs down, while every legal judgment stays with a licensed attorney.
We'll tell you honestly whether you have a case and what the path looks like.