School Law

Serving Texas Schools' Legal Needs

School Law Attorneys Based in Fort Worth, Texas

Brackett & Ellis lawyers have significant experience and expertise in education law and represent the boards of numerous independent school districts, charter schools, community colleges, education foundations and private and independent schools. We represent educational entities in both state and federal courts, before the Texas Commissioner of Education and before state and federal agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Texas Commission on Human Rights, and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Recognized for our cost-effective strategies, the school lawyers of Brackett & Ellis provide our clients a depth and breadth of experience finely tuned to the unique legal issues faced by educational entities.

We can assist you with a broad range of school law issues, including:

• Construction law, AIA construction contracts, drafting and review
• Contracts, drafting and review
• Detachment and annexation
• Student discipline issues
• Federal claims of illegal discrimination
• General liability and claims for damages representation
• Grievances and hearings
• Insurance coverage disputes
• Personnel issues, employment law
• Student admissions and attendance
• Real estate matters
• Policy development
• Special education and Section 504 issues
• Elections
• Use and misuse of technology by students and employees
• Collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes

Our attorneys have extensive experience in all areas of school law and are often asked to speak about school law issues at national, state, regional and local events. In the area of construction contracts, our lawyers are recognized throughout the school construction industry.

Taxing authorities’ rights

Our clients include governmental taxing entities, including school districts, whose budgets depend on collecting delinquent taxes. We stay current with the changing tax laws and legal processes, and have written and spoken on the subject for others in the legal profession. We provide experienced legal advice and representation for matters that are referred to bankruptcy court or state court for resolution.

Our lawyers are available to discuss the specifics of your legal needs. Schedule a consultation to discuss your issue with an attorney.

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