Education

Education law is at the core of Brock Clay’s practice. Whether it is one of the many sensitive issues faced by school districts, such as student rights, employee discipline or regarding real estate acquisition, Brock Clay provides excellent leadership and comprehensive solutions.

Brock Clay has represented top educational organizations including Georgia Department of Education, the State Board of Education, and G.A.S.P.A. Today, the firm represents many of Georgia's school districts, ranging in size from 500 to 110,000 students, and specialized, school-related expertise in areas including:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Bond financing
  • Commercial real estate transactions
  • Computer licensing agreements and litigation
  • Construction disputes
  • Contract review
  • Employment discrimination litigation
  • Equipment leasing
  • Environmental litigation
  • Equal Access Act and religious speech
  • Fair Labor Standards Act
  • First Amendment issues
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Office of Civil Rights complaints
  • General liability litigation
  • Governance issues
  • Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act requirements
  • Pension and retirement Plans
  • Personnel issues/Fair Dismissal Act
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act compliance
  • Sexual harassment issues
  • State Board Of Education appeals
  • Special education
  • Student disciplinary issues
  • Superintendent contract issues
  • Title IX
  • Workers' compensation

We also offer education law seminars on a wide variety of subjects, tailored to meet your school district’s need.  Seminars offered by Brock Clay can be developed on countless subjects, including:

  • Constitutional issues
  • Cyber issues
  • Day to day operations and concerns
  • Employment discrimination
  • Litigation avoidance
  • Parent relations
  • Privacy concerns
  • Special education
  • Student discipline
  • Teacher dismissal proceedings

Our attorneys pride themselves on constantly updating their expertise on new developments in educational trends and issues. The practice of educational law is at the center of Brock Clay’s community beliefs.  No firm in Georgia equals the capacity, depth, experience, and understanding of education law. The belief in power of knowledge and importance of learning allows Brock Clay to deliver the comprehensive solution and leadership needed to successfully handle any education case.

   
Practicing Attorneys

D. Glenn Brock

Christy E. Calbos

Carol A. Callaway

Clem C. Doyle

Sylvia G. Eaves

Randall C. Farmer

Neeru "Nina" Gupta

Aric M. Kline

Suzann M. Wilcox