Smith, Welch,
Webb & White
School Board Representation
What we offer
Since 1970, our law firm has helped private schools, public school districts, and higher education institutions throughout Georgia on all legal issues. From serving as primary or general counsel to partnering with local, in-house legal counsel, and acting as insurance counsel on litigation matters to assisting on individual claims and issues, our education law attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience in legal advocacy for educational institutions.
Our legal services and practice areas include:
- Advising on Board and School Policy
- Special Education
- Student Discipline Hearings, Appeals, and Training
- Employment Litigation (EEOC and Federal Courts)
- Administrative Hearings
- State and Federal Litigation
- Workers’ Compensation Defense
- Teacher Termination Hearings
- Acting as Local Counsel on Bond Issues
- E-SPLOST Referendums and Capital Expenditures
- Advising On Open Meetings and Open Record Requirements
- FERPA and Student Confidentiality
- Student and School Data Protection Requirements
- School Safety
- Superintendent Searches, Evaluations, and Contracts
- School Construction Contracts and Litigation
- Service Contract Negotiation and Litigation
- Educational Rights, Free Speech, and Other Constitutional Issues
- Board Governance and Parliamentary Procedure
- Board Member and Administration Training
What is Education Law or School Law?
Education law is very complex. Our top-tier education lawyers have handled numerous legal matters such as:
- Student speech and expression under the First Amendment
- Special education law and special needs matters
- Searches of students
- The separation of church and state
- Employment law
- Employee Sexual Harassment and abuse of students
- The financing of public education
What type of Education Law does Smith, Welch, Webb & White handle?
- Teacher termination and dispute resolution
- Employment matters
- Special education matters
- Student disciplinary appeals
- Civil Rights TitleIX, Americans with Disabilities Act, and EEOC issues
- Legal advice and Creating school board policy
Just some of our current school law clients:
We have provided legal representation for the HCBOE since 1970. With over 50 schools and 41,000 students, the Henry County school district is one of the largest in Georgia.
Butts County Board of Education
We have represented Butts County School System (BCSS) since 1980.
Contact Us
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Here for You
Our law practice is proud to support and guide the educational institutions and organizations throughout our community. Call us at 1.855.505.SWWW (7999) to schedule your initial consultation or case evaluation.
Hear from Those We Have Helped
