Charter Schools

Since the passage of the Charter Schools Act of 1992, the firm has advised numerous school districts on all aspects of charter school law, (from charter granting to charter revocation) and has defended school districts in litigation brought by charter schools.

Construction Advice and Litigation

Lozano Smith's Construction Advice and Litigation attorneys provide timely and cost-sensitive legal services related to public works projects. We adhere to a philosophy of helping our clients avoid time consuming delays and costs by proactively identifying and avoiding potential claims whenever possible, yet simultaneously protecting the district's interests and preparing for litigation in the event disputes cannot be resolved.

Facilities & Business

Public entities face a variety of complicated capital facilities issues. The Facilities & Business Practice Group was formed to provide efficient, professional advice to public entities needing guidance regarding facilities issues.

Higher Education

College and university administrators need lawyers who already understand the functioning academic environment. Given our experience in the field, we are completely comfortable with the contracts, relationships and regulatory environment that bind an educational institution together.

Labor and Employment

The expertise of the firm includes the full spectrum of labor and employment law: from the hiring process and drafting employment contracts, to performance documentation and dismissal.

Litigation

Lozano Smith's Litigation Practice Group offers its clients a long history of dedicated and successful representation. The litigation group is highly regarded in the legal community and in the judiciary, even being selected by superior court judges to pursue lawsuits on their behalf.

Local Government

The Local and State Government Practice Group counsels and advises public officials, administrators and employees on complex and frequently changing laws pertaining to open meeting requirements (the Brown Act), records requests (the Public Records Act), election and political issues, municipal and district reorganizations, ethics and conflicts of interest, and intergovernmental relations. Many Practice Group attorneys also serve as general and special counsel to the firm's non-school district public agency clients. In this Practice Group, you will find attorneys specializing in virtually all aspects of public agency practice (from the regulation of adult businesses to zoning).

Special Education

Our attorneys are recognized statewide for their special education experience. From active involvement in statewide mandated cost reimbursment issues to development of SELPA's to the handling of due process matters, our attorneys have the experience to address any questions you may have.

Student

Lozano Smith assists school districts in a broad range of student issues, including student suspensions and expulsions, records, child abuse reporting, religion in the schools, student speech and publications, dress codes, gangs, search and seizure issues, intra-district and inter-district attendance, and charter schools