Real Estate Transactions:

• Purchase.  Consultation and preparation of documents related to the purchase of real estate including consideration of public access and utilities including electricity, water and sewer service, and review of associated contracts with entities that provide these services.
  
  
• Sale.   Assistance in compliance with legal notice and posting requirements for sale of real estate by the district.
  
  
• Detachment and Annexation/School Boundary Changes.   As districts grow, issues regarding where students are best served can arise.  Whether served with a petition for Detachment and Annexation or considering voluntary boundary changes, our attorneys can assist Districts in compliance with navigating the legal requirements of these transitions.

Transactional Litigation:

• Contract Dispute Resolution.  In the event that mediation, arbitration or litigation is necessary to resolve a dispute, our attorneys can provide the continuity and advocacy you need, from filing to case conclusion in procurement matters, payment disputes, delay claims, and negligence claims in the construction context, as well as general contract, e-RATE regulatory matters, and real estate disputes.
  
  
• Payment and Performance Bond Enforcement.   In the event of contractor default, our attorneys are experienced in working with sureties to secure payment under the Performance and Payment Bonds provided by the contractor, or to press enforcement of the bonds, and to work toward timely completion of the job and/or payment of sub-contractors and suppliers