Attorneys at Barlow Garsek & Simon, LLP have represented and advised school districts throughout the state of Texas in all areas of school law, including employment issues and Constitutional matters.
The Firm’s experience in employment issues includes representing school districts before hearing officers, school boards, and the Commissioner of Education regarding the termination/non-renewal of employees; representing school districts before federal and state courts in connection with claims concerning civil rights violations and wrongful termination claims; assisting school districts in EEOC investigations, policy determination, and drafting; and investigating wrongdoing by employees prior to employment decisions by school boards.
The Firm also handles Constitutional matters, including: first Amendment issues related to religion and other areas affecting speech rights and civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983; condemnation and construction law; student discipline matters including special education disciplinary hearings; litigation; privatization; copyright policies and disputes; special education IDEA and § 504 due process hearings and appeals; advising school districts on matters related to Open Records/Open Meetings Act issues; development of employee/student drug testing policies; development of police policies; state and federal laws specifically related to educational institutions; purchase and sale of real estate; and internal investigations.