School & University Liability

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Johnson & Bell’s attorneys regularly work with a range of clients – from large university systems to small, independent K-12 schools – to address their risk management needs.  For university systems, our work has included handling serious, complex personal injury disputes asking for millions of dollars in damages. We also have been retained to investigate campus incidents, address suicide claims and sexual misconduct claims, premises liability disputes, workplace harassment lawsuits, negligence claims, transportation claims, campus security issues and a variety of other situations.

For K-12 Schools, Our Services include:

Board Governance

  • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
  • Open Meetings Act (OMA)
  • Policies & Procedures

Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits

  • Employee Discipline
  • Employment
  • Negotiations
  • Pensions & Benefits

Litigation

  • Harassment
  • Hazing
  • Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
  • Personal Injury
  • Sexual Misconduct
  • Wrongful Death
School Business Operations

  • Bidding
  • Construction
  • General Contract Needs
  • Real Estate

School Revenue Issues

  • Budget, Levies, State Aid Reimbursement & PTELL
  • Exemption Applications
  • Property Tax Appeals
  • TIF, Impact Fees & Development
  • Incentives

Student Issues

  • Special Education
  • Student Assignment & Admissions
  • Student Discipline
  • Student Records & Confidentiality
  • Student Rights & Responsibilities
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