Education and Public Law

Ohio firm representing school districts and public agencies

Cooper & Kowalski, LPA provides comprehensive representation to school districts, educational service centers, and joint vocational districts as well as individual schools and private and public colleges and universities. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience across a wide range of administrative, compliance, employee, and student rights issues affecting these institutions. They also assist other kinds of public entities with compliance issues and litigation.

Education and Public Law Practice areas

The Education and Public Law Practice Group provides counsel, consulting services, compliance assistance, and training as well as legal representation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.

Consultation

  • School board organization
  • Operational issues
  • Foundation issues
  • Ethics
  • Sunshine laws
  • Contracts
  • Insurance Issues
  • Public records requests
  • School board policies
  • Special education issues
  • Leases

Collective bargaining agreements

  • Drafting
  • Negotiation
  • Enforcement
  • Grievances
  • Arbitrations
  • Impasse proceedings
  • Strike preparation
  • Unfair labor practice proceedings

Representation before state and federal administrative agencies

Actions involving school district and university employees

  • Discipline
  • Non-renewal
  • Termination

Student rights and responsibilities

  • Discipline
  • Custody
  • Residency
  • Transportation
  • Tuition issues
  • Special education
  • Counseling
  • IEPs
  • Due process proceedings
  • Mediation
  • Court appeals

The Education and Public Law Group also assists with negotiation and review of vendor contracts and in-service training of school district employees and supervisors.

Education and Public Law Practice Group attorneys

Cooper & Kowalski attorneys are active in state and local organizations, including the Ohio Council of School Board Attorneys, the Ohio School Board Association, the Ohio Management Lawyers Association, and state and local bar associations.

Smart solutions for litigation

Cooper & Kowalski's distinguished team focuses on the creative, vigorous, and cost-effective pursuit of client objectives. Our team handles trials and appeals throughout Ohio and nationwide. Contact the firm online or call 419-241-1200 to discuss how our firm can bring this winning combination to serve your legal requirements.