Tim is a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department and Education Practice Group and concentrates his practice in the area of litigation, primarily special education matters.

Tim defends school districts and intermediate units in all phases of litigation, from state level administrative hearings to Federal Court and Commonwealth Court proceedings in matters pertaining to IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Tim also advises school districts and intermediate units on special education matters prior to the matter entering litigation in an attempt to prevent litigation or limit potential liability in the litigation context.

In addition, Tim advises school districts, intermediate units and other educational entities on a broad area of topics related to education law, employment law, labor practices and other litigation matters.

Tim has represented educational entities in various civil litigation matters. He also advises various educational entities in the drafting of policies and handling of matters prior to potential litigation, including employment disputes.