Best Lawyers in America for Education Law
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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...
Josh Cottle focuses his practice on circuit court appeals and appeals before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on behalf of clients in the education sector. As a member of the Bowles Rice Education Law Group , long recognized as “Top Tier” for Education Law in West Virginia by U.S. News & World Report , he also provides counsel regarding employee grievances, such as complex excess levy and personnel issues. In addition to administrative litigation, Josh represents ...
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.
Natey Ndlovu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law. Natey, who practices law in Fredericksburg, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Natey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ryan Heiden is a Shareholder in the Government Law Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. where he focuses his practice on school law and public sector labor and employment issues. Ryan helps public sector employers navigate and minimize risk with respect to a wide-range of complex and sensitive labor and employment issues by providing employers with trusted and practical guidance. Ryan routinely provides counsel related to anti-discrimination practices, employee medical issues, wage and hour...
Anna Collins Peterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Education Law. Anna Collins, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anna Collins is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Timothy Reynolds is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law. Timothy, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Nicholas J. Garcia is a Partner in our Columbus office, with a growing practice focused on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He also specializes in labor and employment, education, government liability, and property tax appeal litigation. Before joining Hall Booth Smith, Nick was a law clerk to the Honorable John T. Laney III, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. Together they co-authored bankruptcy articles published in the Merce...
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.
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.
Abbey Widick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Education Law. Abbey, who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abbey 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.
Maya Weinstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law. Maya, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elissa Holman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Privacy and Data Security Law. Elissa, who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal ...
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