Terrell A. Ratliff

Terrell A. Ratliff is the co-founder and principal attorney of Ratliff Jackson LLP, a litigation and education law firm serving clients across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. His practice focuses on student defense, Title IX investigations, criminal defense, civil rights litigation, and high-stakes institutional matters. He represents students, families, professionals, and individuals when disciplinary systems, government action, or criminal allegations place records, reputations, licensure, or future opportunities at risk.

Ratliff earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law. His legal training supports a practice focused on constitutional advocacy, procedural analysis, and strategic defense in both institutional and courtroom settings. He is licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and admitted before several federal courts, including the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Ratliff’s experience includes representing clients in Title IX investigations, emergency disciplinary actions, academic misconduct proceedings, expulsion matters, criminal cases, and civil rights claims. Ratliff helps clients address matters involving sexual misconduct allegations, student discipline, disability, race, gender, free speech concerns, and parallel criminal or civil exposure. His work often involves careful statement control, appeal strategy, hearing preparation, and federal litigation when institutional or governmental conduct violates client rights.

Terrell A. Ratliff is known for bringing structure, preparation, and strategic clarity to complex legal matters involving schools, universities, agencies, and courts. As a member of the Association of Title IX Administrators, he remains engaged with the standards that govern campus investigations and disciplinary proceedings. His practice reflects careful judgment, direct client guidance, and a steady commitment to protecting clients when legal outcomes may affect their education, liberty, reputation, and long-term opportunities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Co-Founder and Principal Attorney, Ratliff Jackson LLP
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Toledo College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Temple University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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