School Law at
Christley, Herington & Pierce
Experienced. Respected. Trusted.
First Amendment Claims District employees and students are guaranteed freedom of speech and other rights contained in the first amendment to the United States’ Constitution. Christley, Herington & Pierce defends public school district's First Amendment rights.
Labor Negotiations and Disputes / Collective Bargaining Christley, Herington & Pierce’s attorneys regularly represent Ohio public school districts during the collective bargaining process. Our attorneys defend school districts against claims of unfair labor practices before the State Employee Relations Board. If necessary, we represent school districts in court in defense of such claims.
Records and Privacy: Public Records, Medical Records, and Student Records Our attorneys consult with school district personnel about requests for records to ensure that our clients comply with Ohio and Federal laws governing public records and privacy, including the laws restricting the release of medical information and student records., to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).
Real Estate CHP consults with Ohio school districts on real estate matters.
Rehabilitation Act Compliance (“§ 504”) Christley, Herington & Pierce attorneys advise school district personnel on compliance with the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Special Education Our Attorneys consult with school district personnel on a regular basis about compliance with the Individuals With Disabilities in Education Improvement Act of 2004 (“IDEA” or “IDEIA”) and Ohio’s special education law and regulations. A Christley, Herington & Pierce attorney can attend IEP team meetings with district personnel. Our attorneys work with district personnel when the discipline of special education students becomes necessary. We represent school districts in the administrative procedures applicable to special education matters. If necessary, our attorneys represent school district in court in special education disputes.
