Johnston Allison Hord’s Education Attorneys are dedicated to serving the unique legal needs of school boards and school clients. Our attorneys bring a wealth of experience, and a deep understanding of the complexities educational institutions face today.
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Johnston Allison Hord is strategically positioned to serve educational clients throughout North and South Carolina.
We offer a full spectrum of legal services tailored to the education sector, including:
- Board Governance: We represent the Board and the Superintendent at Board meetings and assist with analysis of related Open Meetings Laws.
- Board Policies: We help develop and review board policies, ensuring they meet legal standards and promote effective governance.
- FERPA Matters: Our team is experienced in handling Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) compliance, protecting student privacy and institutional integrity.
- Public Records Requests: We assist schools in managing and responding to public records requests, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Subpoenas: We assist schools in managing and responding to subpoenas, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Litigation: Our attorneys are skilled litigators, adept at handling disputes and defending the interests of educational institutions in court.
- Employment: We represent educational institutions in employment-related disputes, defending against claims and striving for favorable outcomes.
- Executive Compensation: We offer guidance on structuring and negotiating executive compensation packages that comply with legal standards and meet institutional goals.
- Vendor Compliance: We provide guidance on vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and best practices.
- Construction: We advise on all aspects of school construction projects, from contract negotiation to dispute resolution, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Real Estate: We assist schools in acquiring real property and reviewing related contracts.
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