John G. Geppert, Jr.
Partner
201-896-7097 jgeppert@sh-law.com
Education Law
Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Education Law attorneys work with educational institutions throughout the state, providing comprehensive general and special counsel representation to universities, community colleges, school districts, charter schools, and other private education clients.
Key Contacts
Education Law
Our Approach
Our knowledge and experience includes all phases of education law and labor relations. We are capable of providing all related trial and appellate litigation, as well as administrative agency work. We negotiate collective bargaining agreements, conduct mediation and fact-finding proceedings, and frequently appear at grievance arbitration hearings. We routinely appear before the Commissioner of Education, the Civil Service Commission, the School Ethics Commission, the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission and the Office of Administrative Law. In addition, several members of the firm litigate all types of education disputes on a routine basis. We provide legal research and advisory opinions to our clients as needed and review and draft resolutions and motions on a regular basis.
We review and draft contracts and agreements and are available to attend all regular and special meetings of our clients. We stay abreast of changes promulgated by the Department of Education and advise our clients with regard to how it impacts spending, employment contracts, and the collective bargaining process in the educational setting.
Areas of Service
We provide comprehensive general and special counsel representation to university, community college, school district and other private education clients. Our full range of service offerings includes employment law and labor relations and all related trial and appellate litigation, and all administrative agency work.
The knowledge and experience of the attorneys in the group, combined with that of the attorneys throughout the firm, enables us to assist our education clients in
virtually every area of law affecting them. Our team approach in servicing our educational institutional clients is not only cost effective, but enables us to offer our clients a full spectrum of services.
Some of the many areas in which we have assisted our clients in the education sector include:
- bullying hearings;
- residency disputes;
- bidding questions;
- drafting specifications;
- seniority questions;
- tenure questions;
- non-renewals;
- increment withholdings;
- special education;
- contracts;
- teacher certification;
- first amendment rights of students, parents and staff;
- construction issues;
- bonding;
- land use;
- election issues;
- disciplinary matters;
- workers’ compensation matters; and
- general public agency issues.
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The firm has several office locations includingNew York, NYLittle Falls, NJRed Bank, NJWashington, D.C.
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We service our clients in a large variety of matters. In areas such as Intellectual Property,
including trademark, copyright, or patent-related matters, we can service these requests regardless
of where our clients are based. However, we predominantly handle legal matters whose jurisdiction
is New Jersey, New York, the tri-state metropolitan area, and Washington, D.C. We also have attorneys
who are licensed to practice in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and other states.
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Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC routinely serves business owners, corporate entities, leaders, and operators
of small businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike.
We are a general practice law firm that services businesses, corporations, and entities.
We typically only represent people who own and operate these organizations. However, you are free to call
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Why Choose Us?
Dedicated attorneys
At Scarinci Hollenbeck, our attorneys are forward-thinking professionals dedicated to the ongoing enhancement of their legal expertise. They stay informed of legal developments, engage in professional bar associations, contribute to legislative initiatives, and actively engage in speaking opportunities—all to provide the highest quality service possible.
Strategic Counsel
In today's dynamic economy, businesses face complex challenges. We understand that these challenges require innovative, multi-faceted solutions. Through a collaborative, cross-practice approach, our attorneys leverage a wealth of experience across various legal disciplines to devise effective strategies tailored to meet our clients’ needs.
Proven Experience
For over 35 years, Scarinci Hollenbeck has offered comprehensive legal services to businesses both locally and globally. Our attorneys draw on extensive industry knowledge, representing clients in sectors such as real estate, entertainment, technology, and energy. We take pride in the successful outcomes we consistently achieve.
Client-First Focus
Our commitment to being a client-first law firm is rooted in open communication, meticulous attention to detail, and adaptability. We work closely with clients to ensure a transparent process, earning their trust through comprehensive guidance. This steadfast commitment is why clients continue to rely on us for their most complex legal challenges.
