School And Municipal Law | Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc. | Erie, Pennsylvania

The Quinn Law Firm continues its long-standing tradition of representing the interests and needs of local school districts and municipalities. Well-versed in the unique obligations of public entities, we are committed to providing both timely and practical advice to our school and municipal clients.

Our areas of expertise and experience include:

All aspects of the public school code as it impacts public elementary and secondary education in Pennsylvania
Strong emphasis on special education law and procedure
Post-secondary education issues involving local colleges and universities
Education law affecting private elementary and secondary schools
Labor and employment law as it relates to public entities
All aspects of the Pennsylvania Open Meeting Law, Public Official and Employee Ethics Act, Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act, and their impact on public entities, public officials and public employees
Zoning, land development, subdivision and environmental law as it impacts public entities, taxation and tax collection
Specialized litigation, including defense of claims of violations of civil rights and constitutional law

Significant Affiliations

Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association
Pennsylvania Township Solicitors’ Association
Erie County Township Supervisors Association
Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association

Representative Clients

Conneaut School District
Fairview School District
Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit
Northwestern School District
Fort LeBoeuf School District
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
Diocese of Erie
Catholic Schools Office
Fairview Township
Washington Township
Summit Township Sewer Authority
County of Erie
Vernon Township Sanitary Authority
McKean Township Zoning Hearing Board
Union City Borough Zoning Hearing Board
Springfield Township Zoning Hearing Board
Lake City Zoning Hearing Board
Franklin Township Zoning Hearing Board
Erie County Coroner
City of Erie
Erie Area Council of Governments
Erie County Signing Region Trust
Flagship Niagara League
Lawrence Park Township
Erie Catholic School System
Shenango Valley Catholic School System
Elk County Catholic School System
Erie Prep/Villa
Waterford Township

Workers compensation personal injury

Workers’ Compensation
& Personal Injury

Family law

Family Law

Environmental Law

Environmental Law

Business law & business formation

Business Law &
Business Formations

Estate planning & administration

Estate Planning
& Administration

Health care

Health Care

Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights

Bankruptcy & Creditors'
Rights

Workers compensation personal injury

Litigation & Insurance
Defense

Insurance Bad faith claims

Insurance Bad
Faith Claims

Criminal Defense PFA DUI

Criminal Defense
PFA DUI

Workers compensation personal injury

Real Estate

Intelectual Property

Intelectual Property

Employment Law

Employment
Law

Municipal & School law

Municipal &
School Law

Tax Matters

Tax Matters

Getting Better Results In A Better Way

Building on our distinguished foundation, we now boast of a relatively young group of lawyers, each of whom focuses his or her attention on specific practice areas. Consequently, our clients enjoy the one-on-one attention that they would expect from a solo practitioner, in the context of an efficient law firm, meaning you will benefit from the collective resources, knowledge and skills that our broader team possesses.

Additionally, a well-qualified contingent of experienced paralegals and legal assistants at our law firm strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality legal services dependably and cost-effectively.