Best Lawyers in America for Education Law
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Carolyn Lavin DeVaughn concentrates her practice in corporate law, banking and finance, estate planning, and representing school districts, private schools, and charter schools in education law matters. Corporate Law Carolyn works with clients of all sizes across various industries on a full-range of corporate services including: Small business formation including LLCs and corporations Drafting operating agreements Creating articles of organization and corporate bylaws Assisting with the sale...
Nicole Feight dedicates her practice to Municipal Law, Education Law, and Land Use and Zoning Law at Clarke Gallagher Barbiero Amuso & Glassman Law in Trevose, Pennsylvania. She holds a particular interest in Open Records/Right to Know Law compliance. Nicole provides representation for both school districts and municipalities, frequently addressing inquiries related to Right to Know (RTK) requests, assisting with their processing, and managing appeals with the Office of Open Records. Nico...
Operating from the firm's Morgantown, West Virginia office, Kayla Cook is an accomplished and multifaceted attorney, specializing in the areas of education and real estate law. Widely recognized for her unparalleled experience in the world of Title IX, Kayla provides invaluable counsel to institutions of higher education, each of the state’s 55 county boards of education, private schools, and the West Virginia Department of Education on Title IX compliance, policy review, investigations...
Rachel Sears is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law. Rachel, who practices law in Portland, Maine, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Greg is a Montgomery County native whose deep-rooted connections inspire his dedication to assisting local leaders in developing effective services and thoughtful policies for townships, boroughs, and school districts. At Clarke Gallagher Barbiero Amuso & Glassman Law, Greg plays a significant role in the Land Use and Zoning Law practice, concentrating on guiding both municipalities and residents through zoning and land development challenges in Trevose, Pennsylvania. With a strong convic...
Kylie S. Piatt practices primarily in the areas of education, school litigation, and labor and employment law. She represents school districts, charter schools, and private schools throughout Missouri with respect to employment and termination matters, special education, Section 504, student rights, the Missouri Open Meetings Act, and civil rights. Kylie also assists school districts with managing various intellectual property law matters, such as enforcement of copyright and trademark rights...
Maryam Rastegar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law and Government Relations Practice. Maryam, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maryam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Milliana Zonarich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law. Milliana, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Milliana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Amanda A. Walker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Amanda A., who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Erin Walsh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Erin, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Barclay splits her time between litigating cases for clients and helping clients prevent the need for litigation in the first place, by advising on compliance and best practices. She’s most skilled and experienced in the areas of employment law, education law, and commercial litigation. In practical terms, that means she can help you litigate cases involving claims like discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and business torts. She also represents employers, schools, colleges,...
Dustin W. Meeks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law, Government Relations Practice, Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Dustin W., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dustin W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Micah Kamrass is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law and Real Estate Law. Micah, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Micah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Luke Webster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law. Luke, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luke is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kelsey Cromie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law. Kelsey, who practices law in Portland, Maine, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelsey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexandra A. Mitropoulos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Alexandra A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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