Education

School boards and school administrators face difficult, and often complex, legal obligations. Modrall Sperling has the resources and experience to assist school boards and educators with their day-to-day legal responsibilities, as well as to handle all aspects of school law-related litigation.

Serving as Legal Counsel to School Boards and Administrators

Modrall Sperling has a team of attorneys who devote a significant portion of their practice to education law. The firm serves as general legal counsel to school boards and administrators and has experience in matters involving civil rights litigation, both in relation to employment issues, student civil rights issues, special education law, student disciplinary issues, student transportation, personal injury claims, guidance on the development of school policies and procedures, curriculum issues, collective bargaining agreements, workers compensation, general employment matters, public procurement code, school related real estate matters, bond work, and related matters.

Our Range of Representation

Modrall Sperling is primary counsel for the Albuquerque Public Schools , one of the largest public school districts in the nation, the Los Lunas Public Schools and represents several other school districts in New Mexico. At the post secondary level, Modrall Sperling has represented New Mexico State University, the University of New Mexico and Western New Mexico University. The firm also serves as counsel for a number of private schools, including Albuquerque Academy , Sandia Preparatory School, Manzano Day School, Designs for Learning Differences School, and the New Mexico Academy for Sciences and Mathematics.

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