The Education Lawyers: an independent guide to recommended attorneys at the forefront of US school and education law

Education and school law are specialized fields that focus on the legal frameworks governing schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions. Education lawyers advise school districts, boards of education, higher education institutions, as well as students and families on a wide range of matters, including student rights and discipline, special education, Title IX compliance, employment and labor issues, governance and policy development, constitutional considerations, and regulatory compliance.

Each year, one leading education attorney per state is invited to appear in the guide. The in-depth nomination, research, and selection process is completely independent. More than 35,000 nomination forms are distributed to education law practitioners, in-house counsel and education institutions across the country, an initial shortlist for each state is then formed based on peer and client nominations and our independent research.

To assist potential clients, we provide a detailed profile of each lawyer in the guide, highlighting their education law expertise and experience, notable matters, an overview of their firm, and full contact information.

Featured Attorney

Allison C. Tomberlin - North Carolina

Allison “Ali” Tomberlin has vast experience in a broad range of civil and business matters, but her primary area of practice is education law. Before joining Beechler Tomberlin, Ali served as General Counsel to one of the largest school districts in North Carolina. Since joining Beechler...

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