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School districts must navigate a complicated terrain of political demands, changing regulations, public opinion, and evolving case law as they strive to accomplish their primary goal: educating children. Patterson Buchanan provides the knowledge and experience that districts need to meet these challenges. Patterson Buchanan has handled countless matters for school districts before state and federal courts across the country, in administrative proceedings and in numerous arbitration hearings. We also provide collective bargaining services, whether the school district faces a collective bargaining standoff or simply wishes to get the most out of bargaining sessions.

In the role of general counsel representation, we help school districts avoid pitfalls that can lead to costly and drawn-out legal proceedings, providing day-to-day advice on drafting or reviewing contracts, employee discipline letters, interlocal agreements, property transaction agreements, district policies and much more. From best practices in employment, technology, and cyber-bullying to school funding and student discipline, Patterson Buchanan can answer questions and guide districts through the most challenging situations.

Patterson Buchanan handles a full range of school-related matters, including:
  • Teacher termination appeals
  • Wrongful death lawsuits
  • Multi-plaintiff litigation against districts
  • Unfair labor practice complaints and grievances
  • Wrongful termination actions
  • Student discipline and civil rights claims
  • Special education and Section 504 matters
  • Fair Labor Standards Act and wage and hour claims
  • Human Rights Commission
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  • Office for Civil Rights discrimination complaints
  • Collective bargaining representation
  • Policy development and implementation
  • Staff and stakeholder training and risk management
  • Crisis management and communication




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