School Law

Having solid student policies in place ensures your school is compliant with the law, provides clarity to the school, students, and families about expectations, and gives a clear path forward when issues arise. Nelson Law reviews and drafts student handbooks, tuition agreements, enrollment forms, and the range of policies and documents for your students to ensure they work well for your school.

Nelson Law has years of experience guiding school leaders through these difficult situations, including accommodation requests, misconduct such as harassment & bullying, and safety concerns. Handling these matters in compliance with the law, and also in a way that accounts for the individuals involved (including the oftentimes unique demands of parents) and that allows the school to properly function.

When the need arises, Nelson Law is prepared to defend your school against both student and employee claims, in mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Sam has successfully represented clients in mediation, arbitration, unemployment claims, at the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, local human rights departments, in district court and at the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Nelson Law provides general counsel to schools, guiding through employment law incidents and policy drafting, reviewing contracts, legal agreements, and leases, and advises on overall school structure and governance.