Jon M. Anderson

Rhode Island

Brennan Scungio & Kresge LLP
362 Broadway
Providence, RI 02909
United States

Tel: 401-453-2300 x114

Email: janderson@bskllp.com
Web: www.bskllp.com

Professional Biography

Jon Anderson has close to three decades of varied experience with a focus on education, special education, antitrust, and tax law. He continues to be recognized by Rhode Island Monthly for Excellence in the law in the practice area of education law. He was recognized by Best Lawyers for Education Law for 2024.

He is counsel to numerous public school districts, public charter schools and private schools in Rhode Island. He has represented them in highly sensitive matters in the public spotlight and appears regularly in state and federal courts and before the RI Department of Education.

As a school lawyer, he handles matters under the Americans with Disabilities Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. He has successfully represented school districts in special education placement disputes, controversies over healthcare obligations to employees, and governance matters.

See Jon’s Rhode Island Small Business Journal article (November 2017) entitled “Not Everyone Is A Bully: Resolving Conflicts In Schools And Beyond” here.

Jon provides business advice regarding antitrust compliance and franchising. He worked on federal and state antitrust criminal and civil matters involving price fixing, monopolization, refusals to deal, and exclusive dealing. He has represented numerous individuals, estates and firms in United States Tax Court and before the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.

The education law team at BSK is comprised of a deep bench of seasoned attorneys who are known for their practical, problem-solving approach to resolve legal conflicts in a manner that achieves the best outcomes for all parties involved.

BSK attorneys are recognized for their experience in education law: Ben Scungio continues to be recognized by Best Lawyers and Jon Anderson has been recognized by Rhode Island Monthly’s Excellence in the Law listing. The firm’s education law team was included in the top-tier by Best Law Firms for education law.

Our team of attorneys has a wealth of education-specific experience in both general and special education law. We represent numerous school districts and educational collaboratives throughout Rhode Island.

Over the years, we have been involved in several precedent-setting decisions; we are often on the front-lines of issues related to the most current and pivotal topics in education law. For instance, we were recently successful in upholding terminations of two school professionals by one of Rhode Island’s largest school districts based on poor performance, as opposed to disciplinary infractions.

We work with our clients to create comprehensive policies and develop data to support vital decision-making.

Brennan Scungio & Kresge LLP is a litigation-focused law firm providing comprehensive legal representation to businesses, insurers, employers, and individuals throughout Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region. The firm has established a strong reputation for delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions, with a particular emphasis on civil defense litigation and risk management. Known for its responsive client service and strategic approach, Brennan Scungio & Kresge works closely with clients to efficiently resolve disputes while minimizing legal and financial exposure.

The firm maintains offices in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, positioning it to serve clients across Pennsylvania’s major commercial centers and surrounding jurisdictions. Brennan Scungio & Kresge represents a broad range of clients including insurance carriers, transportation and logistics companies, manufacturers, construction firms, and regional businesses, providing coordinated representation in both state and federal courts.

Brennan Scungio & Kresge offers legal services focused on complex litigation matters, including insurance defense, transportation and trucking litigation, workers’ compensation, employment law, premises liability, construction disputes, and commercial litigation. The firm is particularly recognized for its experience handling high-volume and high-exposure claims, delivering efficient case management and strong trial advocacy throughout all stages of litigation and dispute resolution.

“Jon Anderson is widely recognized for his depth in education and special education law across Rhode Island. Clients value his steady handling of high-profile disputes under the ADA and IDEA, while peers note his consistent professional recognition and courtroom experience.”
The Education Lawyers, 2025