We assist our clients in interpreting and rendering advice on laws and regulations that pertain to schools, students, parents, teachers, supervisors, school boards and school districts.
Education law is interdisciplinary and includes aspects of constitutional law, municipal law, as well as laws regulating the educational staffs and labor and employment law. Examples of education law matters include ensuring school districts comply with laws regarding education plans for disabled students and constitutional mandates against discrimination in education.
At Lawyers’ Marks, we have extensive experience in a wide range of education legal matters.
Our clients include higher and further education institutions, independent schools and academies.
As a result of their varied and extensive experience, our lawyers have a deep understanding of the substantive legal, regulatory and policy issues facing your organization.
Our education services include:
merger, collaboration and group structures
the establishment of new schools or campuses
school governance, management and accreditation
protection of intellectual property
commercial contracts
student matters, including special education
employment practices and benefits
financial matters
freedom of information and open records/meetings compliance
freedom of expression issues
school finance (equity and adequacy of education funding)
constitutional law and civil rights matters
privacy and data protection
bonds and public finance
real estate and construction
tax exemptions, foundations and charity law
competitive bidding and procurement disputes
compliance and investigations
educational staffs rights and duties litigation and dispute resolution