Our Services
EdCounsel provides both General Counsel and Litigation services to Missouri public school districts.
General Counsel
At EdCounsel, we specialize in providing comprehensive legal guidance to public school districts across a wide range of areas, including:
- General School Law: Navigating complex legal regulations and best practices.
- Employee and Labor Relations: Addressing workplace issues and ensuring compliance.
- Contracting and Procurement: Managing contracts and procurement processes effectively.
- Board Operations and Governance: Supporting school boards in their leadership roles.
- Vocational Education: Advancing vocational programs and ensuring legal compliance.
- School Finance: Managing school budgets and financial matters.
- Election Law: Ensuring fair and legal election processes.
- Tort Claims: Handling claims and legal disputes.
- Real Estate Matters: Managing school property and real estate transactions.
- Insurance: Ensuring adequate insurance coverage and addressing claims.
Our experienced attorneys have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by public schools. We work closely with school leaders to develop practical and effective legal solutions tailored to their specific needs. By focusing exclusively on public school law, we have gained invaluable insights into the legal issues that schools must address. Whether you're a small district or a large metropolitan school system, EdCounsel is your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of school law
Litigation
EdCounsel is committed to protecting the interests of public school districts in all types of litigation matters. Our experienced attorneys have a proven track record of successfully defending schools, school boards, and school leaders against a wide range of legal challenges.
We have extensive experience representing schools in both state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies. Our team of skilled trial lawyers and appellate advocates has handled landmark cases, navigating complex legal issues and achieving favorable outcomes for our clients.
In addition to defending schools against external parties, we also represent schools in asserting their rights against other governmental entities, contractors, or in property-related matters. Our goal is to provide comprehensive legal representation that protects our clients' interests and resolves disputes efficiently.
Insurers frequently appoint our litigation team to handle complex cases due to our expertise and strong track record. Our firm maintains strong relationships with numerous insurers, allowing us to better serve public schools and provide them with the highest quality legal representation.
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