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Although Hufford, Horstman, Mongini, Parnell & Tucker is a full service, civil-practice law firm, we have developed a statewide reputation in the area of school law. For over 30 years, we have represented public school districts, as well as grant, BIA, charter, and private schools.
Advice & Representation
We advise school boards and administrators, and we represent schools on issues including employment, disability and family medical leave, contracts, construction, Special Education, finance, and the rights of students, teachers, and other school employees. We represent schools before the Department of Justice, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Navajo Labor Relations, Navajo Labor Commission, U.S. Department of Education, Arizona State Department of Education, Arizona State Board of Education, and other agencies. Hufford, Horstman, Mongini, Parnell & Tucker also represents schools and school districts in tribal, state, and federal courts. We offer experience in a variety of matters, including:
- Employment and personnel issues
- Student discipline
- Civil rights issues
- Special education
- Open meeting law
- Due process hearings
- School district audits
- Purchasing and procurement
- Alternative project-delivery methods
- Contracts for architects, contractors, and project managers
- Contractor-at-risk contracts
Policy & Legislation
We help school governing boards draft, review, and interpret policies.
Training
Hufford, Horstman, Mongini, Parnell & Tucker trains school boards, administrators, and staff on education law, policy implementation, and other matters.