W. Theodore Brooks

Mr. Brooks, shareholder with the firm, has been involved in the school law area of practice since 1971 and has served as Solicitor, special counsel, advocate and hearing officer in all aspects of school law.

In addition, Ted represents clients involved in a broad range of business, including real estate development, manufacturing, distribution, retailing, professional corporations, printing, nursing home and personal care home management and condominium and homeowners associations. Ted brings his broad experience in the general practice of law to the field of education law in working on solutions to the myriad problems faced by public and private schools.

Ted has represented school districts in general litigation, labor arbitrations, contract enforcement and administration, student discipline, construction contracting, and financing and taxation. He has served as hearing examiner in numerous student and teacher discipline cases.

Ted graduated from Bucknell University in 1966, with a B.A. in History, and received his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1969. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 in the Real Estate Law, Land Use & Zoning Law and Education Law categories. Ted was named a 2006 and 2007 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in the Real Estate Law Category

In addition to having been an active member of the Board of Neighborhood Legal Services of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce, Ted is active in church, community and pro bono legal matters.

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