How much does it cost to hire Chase for a education case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Chase walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Chase offer a free consultation?

Chase charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chase's office. Some education attorneys offer free consults — check Chase's current terms during booking.

How long do education cases in Florida typically take?

Simple education matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Chase gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Chase take my case if I'm outside Orlando?

Chase is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Chase will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Chase?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Chase will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Chase accepting new education clients right now?

Chase's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Chase Hattaway, Education Attorney in Orlando

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Chase Hattaway is a partner based in Orlando, FL. The practice focuses on Education, Employment, and General. Chase has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association.

Based in: Orlando, FL
Experience: over 16 years
Known for: Education · Employment · General

Handles Education, Employment, and General matters from Orlando, FL.
Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Chase Hattaway

Chase concentrates on education, employment, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Chase handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Education cases in Orlando, Florida

Chase takes education matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chase agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Orlando, Florida

Chase takes employment matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chase agrees to represent you.

General cases in Orlando, Florida

Chase takes general matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chase agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Orlando, Florida

Chase takes litigation matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chase agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Chase Hattaway — Over 16 years of Florida education experience

Chase Hattaway is a partner based in Orlando, FL. The practice focuses on Education, Employment, and General. Chase has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association.

Chase Hattaway is a trial attorney and focuses his practice on complex civil litigation matters. He has argued jury and non-jury trials as well as appeals in both state and federal courts. He has a diverse practice, but much of his work involves employment, construction, and casualty litigation.

Chase consults with employers on compliance with state and federal law. He regularly defends employers in state and federal court against various claims of discrimination including retaliation, harassment, whistle-blower and wrongful termination. Chase also has experience enforcing non-compete agreements, and regularly leads external investigations.

He also has significant experience representing school boards and higher education institutions on various matters, including investigations by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), student grievances, employment issues, general liability, Americans with Disabilities Act and other complex legal areas unique to educational institutions.

Finally, Chase represents contractors in construction defect claims. He has experience in two-party disputes, as well as large, multi-party disputes. He has litigated construction cases in court and through arbitration proceedings.

Chase currently serves as the Administrative Partner for the Orlando office.

Awards & Honors

•Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, Employment & Labor, 2020

Articles & Presentations

•Author, 'Preparing for the Worst: What Employers Need to Know Before the Hurricane Hits,' Law.com, October 2025
•Presenter, 'Employment Legal Panel,' HR Miami + HRABC Conference, September 2025
•Author, 'Protecting Employees Before, During and After a Disaster,' Risk Management Magazine, September 2025
•Author, 'Before Disaster Hits, Employers Must Assess Safety, Legal Risks,' Bloomberg Law, August 2025
•Author, '5 Tips for HR Directors to Avoid Expensive Company Lawsuits,' HR Daily Advisor, April 2025
•Interview, 'From Hamilton To Muldrow: Preparing HR For Title VII Claims Beyond The Firing Table,' Payroll, HRIS, Time & Attendance Excellence, January 2025
•Co-presenter, 'Strategies for Inclusive Workplaces: Addressing Discrimination and Retaliation,' Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA), Annual Summit, August 2024
•Co-presenter, 'DEA’s Proposed Marijuana Rescheduling: Legal Implications for Businesses,' Association of Corporate Counsel Central Florida, June 2024
•Co-presenter, 'Unlocking Success: Proven Tactics for Early Employment Claim Settlements,' AEI/Claims Law Associates, April 2024
•Co-author, 'Supreme Court Says Forced Job Transfers Must Cause Harm, But it Doesn’t Have to be Significant,' April 2024
•Author, 'Should Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies Vanish After Landmark Supreme Court Ruling?,' HR Daily Advisor, February 2024
•Author, 'Shifting Tides: Fifth Circuit’s New Dawn For Discrimination Claims,' HR Legal & Compliance Excellence on HR.com, December 2023
•Author, 'Fifth Circuit Opens the Door for Growing Discrimination Claims,' Bloomberg Law, October 2023
•Author, 'How HR Can Navigate The Post-Affirmative Action Landscape,' HR Legal & Compliance Excellence on HR.com, October 2023
•Interview, 'Workplace Harassment: The U.S. Workplace After 6 Years Of #MeToo,' published in HR Legal & Compliance Excellence on HR.com, August 2023
•Author, 'Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses District Court Decision on Florida’s Passport Ban,' October 2022
•Author, 'New “Stop Woke Act” to Expand Florida Employer Liability,' March 2022
•Author, 'Juggling a Remote, Hybrid and/or Multistate Workforce: What Employers Should Know,' Hospitality Technology, March 2022
•Co-Host, 'What Employers Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements and Testing,' Legally Qualified Podcast, February 2022
•Author, '6th Circuit Court of Appeals Dissolves Stay of OSHA ETS: New Deadlines for Employers,' December 2021
•Author, 'In the Crossfire: What Florida HR Directors Need to Know about Recent State and Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Legislation,' November 2021
•Presenter, 'Tired of Playing Hot Potato? What You Need to Know about Vaccine Mandates,' Association of Corporate Counsel South Florida, November 2021
•Author, 'Vaccination Mandate For Employees: What Employers Need To Know,' HR.com, November 2021
•Co-Presenter, 'Judge Says Norwegian and Other Cruise Lines Can Require Vaccine Passports in Florida,' Thompson Reuters West/Celesq CLE Webcast, October 2021
•Author, 'President Biden Announces Expansive Action Plan to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic,' September 9, 2021
•Co-Author, 'Judge Says Norwegian, Other Cruises Can Require Vaccine Passports in Fla.,' Daily Business Review, August 26, 2021
•Co-Author, 'Incentivizing Customers In States Banning Vaccine Passports,' Law360, May 18, 2021
•Co-Author, 'Florida Legislation Bans Businesses from Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine “Passports,' May 2021
•Co-Author, 'Governor’s Executive Order Halts Businesses From Requiring Vaccine Passports,' Daily Business Review, May 4, 2021
•Author, 'SCOTUS 8-1: Student Has Standing in First Amendment Case Against College,' March 2021
•Co-Author, 'Florida Supreme Court Limits Amount of Recovery in Mass Events,' Florida Bar Education Law Journal, Volume 2, Issue 3, Fall 2020
•Co-Author, 'Class Actions Against Higher Education for Tuition Refunds Trending After Classes go Virtual,' July 2020
•Co-presenter,'Reopening Law Firms, Businesses, and Other Establishments' webinar, Orange County Bar Association, May 22, 2020
•Author, 'DOL Issues Bulletin: Temporary Non-Enforcement Period Applicable to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,' March 2020
•Co-author, 'Coronavirus Q&A: A Legal Resource Guide for Employers, March 2020
•Co-author, 'Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: What’s Next?' Modern Restaurant Management, January 2020
•Presenter, 'Responding to OCR Investigations and Avoiding Hidden Dangers,' Community College Conference on Legal Issues, January 2020
•Author, 'A Win for Cannabis Industry Workers,' Cannabis Executive Industry, November 6, 2019
•Co-Author, 'Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: What's Next?' Florida Restaurant & Lodging, Fall 2019
•Author, 'Developing policies that prevent relationships from crossing the line: What universities should consider regarding faculty-student relationships,' University Business, July 2019
•Co-presenter 'How to Avoid OCR’s Hidden Dangers & Employment Law Updates' at the The Florida College System Risk Management Consortium in June of 2019
•Co-presenter 'How to Make Sure Employee Discipline Sticks: Investigations Do Matter' at the Florida Educational Negotiators in February of 2019
•Author, 'Protecting Your Business: The Basics of Non-Compete Agreements,' Orlando Business Journal's Consult the Counsel, June 29, 2018
•Co-Author, 'Cost of Convenience for the Grocery Industry: On-Demand Grocery Delivery Service Presents Possible Legal Ramifications,' November 2017

Chase's News and Insights

10.29.2025
Employment and Labor

Preparing for the Worst: What Employers Need to Know Before the Hurricane Hits

“Preparation is key, from ensuring they have a proactive communications...

Photo: Shutterstock.com/Darwin Brandis

10.24.2025
Beyond the Bio

Fifteen Years Strong: Chase Hattaway on Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead

For 15 years, Chase has built a fulfilling career at...

09.10.2025
Events

RumbergerKirk Employment Attorneys Take the Main Stage at 2025 Annual HR Conference

RumbergerKirk employment attorneys participated in a panel discussion at the...

09.09.2025
Employment and Labor

Protecting Employees Before, During and After a Disaster

Despite the rise of natural disasters in the United States,...

Photo: Shutterstock.com/witsarut sakorn

08.08.2025
Employment and Labor

Before Disaster Hits, Employers Must Assess Safety, Legal Risks

As hurricanes come ashore in the Southeast, tornadoes spin throughout...

Photo: Shutterstock.com/Bilanol

04.07.2025
Employment and Labor

5 Tips for HR Directors to Avoid Expensive Company Lawsuits

As the first point of contact for employee claims, HR...

Photo: Shutterstock.com/Ulf Wittrock

01.29.2025
Employment and Labor

From Hamilton To Muldrow: Preparing HR For Title VII Claims Beyond The Firing Table

Chase Hattaway featured in January 2025 Payroll, HRIS, Time &...

10.30.2024
Firm News

Chase Hattaway to Lead RumbergerKirk Orlando Office as Administrative Partner

ORLANDO, Fla., OCTOBER 30, 2024 - RumbergerKirk announces the appointment...

08.14.2024
Events

Strategies for Inclusive Workplaces: Addressing Discrimination and Retaliation

Fostering a diverse, inclusive, and productive workplace is a strategic...

06.12.2024
Events

DEA’s Proposed Marijuana Rescheduling: Legal Implications for Businesses

RumbergerKirk attorneys provided an interactive, fun, and informative presentation on...

How Chase handles education matters

Chase Hattaway is a trial attorney and focuses his practice on complex civil litigation matters. He has argued jury and non-jury trials as well as appeals in both state and federal courts. He has a diverse practice, but much of his work involves employment, construction, and casualty litigation. Chase consults with employers on compliance with state and federal law. He regularly defends employers…

The kind of cases Chase takes

Chase reviews new inquiries case-by-case for education, employment, and general matters in Orlando and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Chase Hattaway's legal education and bar admissions

Stetson University, College of Law
J.D. · 2010
University of Central Florida
B.S. Political · 2007

Jurisdictions

Chase's state bar admissions

Florida
2010 · ACTIVE

Chase studied at J.D. in Stetson University, College of Law and B.S. Political in University of Central Florida.

Law school and academic background

Chase completed J.D. in Stetson University, College of Law and B.S. Political in University of Central Florida. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Chase runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Chase Hattaway's office in Orlando

Chase's primary office is at Lincoln Plaza, Suite 1400, 300 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association

Lincoln Plaza, Suite 1400, 300 South Orange Avenue

Orlando, FL 32801

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Hiring guide

How to hire Chase Hattaway — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new education attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Chase usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Chase charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chase's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Chase will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a education attorney in Orlando, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many education matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Chase

Chase discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in education practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every education matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Chase confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Chase's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many education practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Chase Hattaway

How much does it cost to hire Chase for a education case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Chase walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Chase offer a free consultation?
Chase charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chase's office. Some education attorneys offer free consults — check Chase's current terms during booking.
How long do education cases in Florida typically take?
Simple education matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Chase gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Chase take my case if I'm outside Orlando?
Chase is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Chase will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Chase?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Chase will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Chase accepting new education clients right now?
Chase's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

Real questions asked by Florida residents in the last few months, answered by education attorneys like Chase Hattaway. Each link opens the full answer thread.

Can I challenge my child’s special education plan in Florida?
We live in Orlando, FL, and my son has an IEP that I believe is not meeting his needs. The school keeps pushing for a lower tier of services, citing budget constraints. I’ve tried
1 verified answer · Education · Florida
Can I be penalized for taking medical leave from college in Rhode Island?
I’m currently enrolled in college in Providence, RI, and had to take medical leave for depression. When I tried to return, I was told I would lose my financial aid. I feel this is
1 verified answer · Education · Rhode Island
What are my options if my child’s file is missing at their school in Arizona?
My daughter’s school in Phoenix, AZ, seems to have lost her entire academic file. This has caused issues with her enrollment and placement. I’ve spoken to the administration, but t
1 verified answer · Education · Arizona
Is it legal for my college to deny me financial aid in New York?
I’m a student at a community college in Buffalo, NY. I applied for financial aid but was denied due to a mistake on my application. I appealed, but the college says it's final. I r
1 verified answer · Education · New York
What should I do if my school violates my child’s privacy rights in Ohio?
In Cleveland, OH, my child's school shared their personal health information with other students without my consent. I'm extremely upset because it was private information regardin
1 verified answer · Education · Ohio
How can I dispute a student loan default in Michigan?
I took out student loans to attend a university in Detroit, MI, but I fell behind on payments due to losing my job. Now my loans are in default, and I’m facing wage garnishment. I’
1 verified answer · Education · Michigan

Areas served

Education attorneys serving Orlando, Miami and Tampa in Florida

Chase handles education matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified education attorneys in that community.

Chase Hattaway, Education Attorney in Orlando, Florida

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