Specific Matters Handled.

a. Employee termination. Kinsley v. Salado ISD, 950 F. 2d 988 (5th Cir. 1992), cert. Den. 112 S. Ct. 2275
 
b. Special Education. Melody D. b\n\f "Dusty" G. v. Pflugerville ISD, TEA Docket No. 197-SE-295 (May 1995).

c. Student Expulsion. Michael Lopez, et al v. Boling ISD, et al., Cause No. 32, 133 in the District Court of Wharton County, Texas (1994--temporary restraining order dissolved, temporary injunction denied after hearing, student expelled, case nonsuited); Yvonne Charanza, etc. v. Van Vleck ISD, Cause No. 94-J-0079-C, in the 130th District Court of Matagorda County, Texas (1994--temporary injunction denied after hearing, student expelled, case nonsuited)

d. School Boundaries. Nueces Canyon Consolidated ISD v. Central Education Agency, 900 S.W.2d 417 (Tex. 1996)

e. Desegregation: United States v. Texas (Intervention of Goodrich ISD), 158 F.3d 299 (5th Cir. 1998)

Current Clients.

My principal clients in volume of work are:  Boling ISD (22 years: Chuck Butcher (979) 657-2131),  Three Rivers ISD (19 years; Mac Johanson (361) 786-3626), and Wylie ISD (20 years; Don Harrison (915) 676-3026).  I am able at present to add new school clients.  My practice also includes several special engagements by school districts, individuals and groups.

Fee Structure.

I work on a straight hourly rate without differentiating for phone consultation, correspondence, travel in district service, or litigation. I charge an advance retainer (unused balance refunded) to private individuals and groups in an amount commensurate with the estimated work to be performed. I pass through expenses such as travel, long distance, faxes, photocopies, postage, delivery, reporter's fees, expert fees, and other hard costs, which are normally billed monthly. This fee arrangement has worked well and economically for the clients I have represented over the years, but I am open to other arrangements if desired, with the mutual goal of continuing to provide cost-effective services of high quality.