With over three decades of combined experience in education, government relations, and public sector legal matters, the firm offers comprehensive legal counsel tailored specifically to the unique challenges faced by public schools and educational service centers in Ohio.
TRUSTED PARTNER
The firm’s deep roots in education administration and government affairs provide it with a nuanced understanding of the operational, regulatory, and governance issues schools confront.This expertise is further strengthened by the addition of John Alton Podgurski, who joined the firm in 2024, bringing a strong background in accounting, information systems, and white-collar legal experience, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to client service.
PRACTICE AREAS
Advising on student rights and discipline, residency, student privacy and FERPA compliance, Title IX enforcement, and general regulatory compliance.
Guiding districts through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and due process hearings.
Handling teacher contracts and tenure, collective bargaining and union relations, workplace harassment and retaliation claims, discrimination, and family and medical leave issues.
Assisting with school board policy and governance, compliance with open meetings (Sunshine Laws) and public records laws, ethics, and conflicts of interest.
Offering strategic counsel on a wide array of school-related legal matters including litigation defense, policy development, contract negotiation, and grievance arbitration.
OUR SERVICES
OUR ATTORNEYS
John Podgurski is the founding attorney of the law firm, which he established in 1991 following a distinguished early career in public education and government affairs.
John joined the Law Offices of John A. Podgurski in 2024, where his practice focuses on public administrative law, education law, labor and employment law, and special education law.
