Barton Gilman’s Education practice has been recognized in the Chambers USA: Spotlight Guide 2027 – Pennsylvania for its work advising and representing public schools, charter schools, private schools, and education professionals on legal issues affecting their institutions and school communities.
The firm’s Pennsylvania team brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to the legal and operational challenges educational institutions face, with experience spanning special education, student discipline, civil rights, labor and employment, school governance, and state and federal regulatory compliance. The team advises schools on policies and procedures, contracts, school safety, accreditation, and staffing, and counsels clients on education reform, school choice, and legislative developments affecting educational institutions. Whether guiding school leaders through day-to-day decisions, helping institutions navigate evolving legal requirements, or representing clients in complex disputes, Barton Gilman helps educational institutions manage risk, meet their legal obligations, and stay focused on their mission of educating students.
“Schools are about people, and the decisions school leaders make affect students, families, teachers, and entire communities. When legal challenges arise, we want our clients to know they have a trusted partner who understands the realities they face and is invested in helping them move forward,” said Patricia Hennessy, Partner in the Education practice at Barton Gilman in Philadelphia. “We take the time to understand each school’s priorities, listen to the concerns of its leadership, and work collaboratively to develop an approach that reflects the institution’s needs and the interests of its school community.”
The Chambers USA: Spotlight Guide highlights boutique and midsize firms with specialized legal expertise and strong regional capabilities, based on Chambers’ independent research. The recognition reflects Barton Gilman’s work helping educational institutions navigate evolving legal requirements, address complex challenges, and make decisions that support their students, staff, and communities.
Barton Gilman (bglaw.com) is a full-service law firm serving clients throughout the Northeast, with offices in Boston, MA; Providence, RI; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Milford, CT; and Red Bank, NJ. The firm provides legal services across more than 25 practice areas, including employment and education law; corporate and transactional matters, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance; business and commercial litigation; commercial real estate, development projects, construction-related matters, project financing, and renewable energy projects; complex commercial transactions; creditors’ rights, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, and default servicing; medical malpractice and aging services defense; professional liability defense; insurance coverage and bad faith litigation; product liability and general liability; family law; trusts and estates; probate administration and litigation; criminal defense; intellectual property; and residential real estate.
The firm and its attorneys have received numerous awards and recognitions, including recognition in the Chambers Spotlight Guide, The Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms, Best Women-Led Law Firms, and Super Lawyers. The firm has also been recognized by BridgeTower Media’s Best Places to Work: Law Firms list and Best Places to Work Rhode Island, and for its philanthropic efforts through the Outstanding Philanthropic Business recognition and the Common Good Award.
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