Education Law

Franczek Radelet has the largest team of education lawyers in Illinois. We represent some of the biggest— as well as some of the smallest— educational institutions in the state, in urban, suburban and rural areas. Our knowledge of the law and subject matter focus has helped us develop a keen awareness of the particular needs of the education community. We work with school board members, college trustees and administrators to find solutions to difficult problems and provide straight-forward, practical and clear advice. We anticipate problems, help avoid them and work in partnership with our clients to create a positive climate for learning in the schools and institutions we serve.

As part of the comprehensive approach to our practice, we maintain excellent working relationships with the key players in the educational world—unions, state and local regulatory boards and agencies such as the Illinois State Board of Education, and regional superintendents, as well as taxing authorities. With decades of experience, we are well-positioned to represent and counsel school districts, community colleges, universities and other educational institutions in every aspect of education law, including: