Education Law

Education law is an ever-changing area of law where new issues continually arise. At Doster Guin James Ullom Benson & Mundorf, LLC, we handle many of the most complex educational legal disputes and legal matters facing administrators and educators. In an effort to provide the best resources and timely legal advice, we have compiled several pages of information to help you evaluate current issues and inform you about how our firm may be able to assist. When applicable, we have included links to relevant articles and other helpful resources. We welcome you to look through the information provided and then contact us with additional concerns or questions.

Staff Due Process - Staff termination procedures and information on tenure, misconduct, non-renewal, reductions in force and more.

Special Education - Resolution of disputes involving evaluation, placement, programming and discipline.

Sexual Abuse and Harassment - Handling investigations into allegations, protecting students and staff, policy development.

Student Discipline - Maintaining a safe learning environment and defining and defending school policies.

Religion in the Schools - Separation of church and state in the school and protection of individual free exercise of religious rights.

First Amendment Speech Issues - Defense and development of policies that protect constitutional rights and minimize disruption of the learning program.

School Construction and Acquisitions - Real estate acquisition and disposition of school property, preparation of bid specifications, construction contracts and construction disputes.

Staff Relations and Negotiations - Unlawful strikes and grievance resolution, discrimination matters.

For additional information, please look through our FAQ's, educator resources, or attend an upcoming seminar.

Contact Us About Education Legal Needs and Disputes

To discuss an education related legal dispute or another education law matter with an attorney, please contact us online or call our Chesterfield, Missouri office at 636.532.0042, our Collinsville, Illinois office at 618.301.4060 or our Kansas City, Missouri office at 816.531.1888. We look forward to hearing from you. We serve clients throughout Missouri, Illinois and Kansas.

This Web site is designed to provide general information about our legal services. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, or have any other question about our practice, please e-mail us or call our St. Louis/Chesterfield office 636.532.0042, our Kansas City, Missouri, office 816.531.1888, or our Collinsville, Illinois office 618.301.4060 to arrange a consultation with an attorney with the appropriate experience.