Legal Services
You are eligible!
All current members in good standing of the Fairfax education Association and Fairfax Education Association-Retired are eligible. Members’ spouses and dependents are also eligible.
Please remember…
Consulting an attorney as soon as you become aware of a possible legal issue can often save you time and money. Take advantage of your member benefits today!
FEA Legal Services
If you need help with a work-related legal problem, call FEA at 703-352-7300.
One benefit of FEA membership is your ability to take advantage of two free 30-minute consultations per year and a free simple will provided by FEA’s legal services program. FEA has an agreement Steven David Stone and the Offit Kurman Attorneys At Law to provide these services, which includes assistance with civil and criminal matters, family law, personal injuries and accidents, traffic court, wills and estates and powers of attorney. For these services, call Offit Kurman Attorneys at Law at 703-745-1813, or learn more about these legal services here.
Working in education, while a noble profession, carries with it a certain amount of risk.
No one, from veteran educators to those brand new in the profession, is immune, and one unfounded accusation or misrepresented occurrence can quickly derail a career.
That’s why you need the legal safety net that comes with membership in the Virginia Education Association. Here’s how you’re protected:
Staff assistance and access to legal consultation if you’re injured in the course of your work or need leave for health or personal reasons
Legal representation if you face dismissal for cause
Legal representation if you are accused of abusing a student and therefore are investigated by social workers.
Legal representation if, during the course of your school duties, you are accused of committing a crime or face criminal prosecution
Liability insurance coverage for attorney fees and costs if you are acquitted of a criminal charge, or if those charges are dismissed
Liability insurance coverage to pay for the defense of civil suits brought against you in the course of your work and to cover damages assessed against you in such suits
The Attorney Referral Program, which offers discounts for legal representation in matters not related to your school employment, such as wills, real estate and traffic court matters
The VEA will be there for you when you need it the most. For more information, contact the VEA Division of Legal Services at (800) 552-9554.
NEA Educators Employment Liability (EEL) Policy
The NEA EEL policy is one of the most-valued legal benefits of Association membership. Current VEA members may also review and print the NEA EEL Claim Form and the Virginia EEL Certificate by accessing the documents in our Members Only area under Legal Services Documents. You will need to use your credentials or (for first-time users) register for access.