who we are
Harbottle Law Group is one of the few law firms in California whose practice is dedicated exclusively to representation of local educational agencies. We are distinguished among peers for the extensive collective specialized expertise, passion, and integrity of our attorneys. HLG’s members are proud of our work for local educational agencies, and we are rewarded daily by the recognition that we serve people who enhance public education in California. It is a privilege to serve the public interest in such a direct and tangible manner, and we are grateful for the confidence placed in us by our clients.
With attorneys in both Northern and Southern California, HLG provides representation for public educators throughout the state. Currently, we represent numerous school districts, including some of the largest and most populous school districts in California, as well as county offices of education, public charter schools, and SELPAs.
HLG provides seamless representation defending public schools in cases that involve a wide range of litigated issues such as student and facility safety, disability rights, and other civil rights issues raised under federal or state law. Our work includes matters before the Office of Administrative Hearings, the Office for Civil Rights, the California Department of Education, and in state and federal courts. Importantly, our background as litigators has provided us with a unique perspective on the importance of comprehensive early legal consultation to school boards and district departments. This emphasis on prevention ensures that policies and practices are clear and defensible, community interactions are positive, and contractual engagements are protective of district interests.
