Christopher A. Barrett

Chris represents and advises K-12 schools in Pennsylvania and New Jersey on all aspects of school operations, and counsels charter schools from the application drafting process through startup and ongoing operations. He also works with school administrators and school boards regarding issues such as state and federal compliance, student matters, school operations, and labor and employment issues. Chris also provides training for school administrators, school boards, teachers and staff on the laws and regulations that affect schools, their students, and employees.

Chris has years of experience serving as  solicitor to public school boards of education and charter schools throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In that capacity, he provided daily counsel to school administrators, public boards of education and charter schools, litigated matters on behalf of his school clients before state courts and state and federal administrative agencies, and provided trainings and seminars to school board members, school administrators, and staff members. Chris also has experience in representing municipalities, police and fire departments, and government officials in labor and employment matters and complex civil litigation.