Indiana Education Law Attorneys Serving School Districts Across Central Indiana
Last updated on February 24, 2026
Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP has provided legal services to central Indiana school districts for more than 50 years.
Whether the matter involves a school governance issue, adversarial proceedings in court or before administrative bodies, facilities construction or financing, student due process, human resources, special education appeals, or collective bargaining, the firm has the knowledge and experience to provide timely counsel to school administrators and board members.
Why You Should Trust In Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP For Educational Law
The firm currently serves as general counsel for three districts and is often retained by others for assistance on special projects. Special work has included the analysis of tax increment financing proposals and defense of civil litigation or contested proceedings before the Indiana Department of Education, Indiana Education Employment Relations Board, and local election boards.
Kent M. Frandsen, chairperson of the firm’s School Law Group, has been a frequent lecturer to school officials through the National Business Institute and Indiana School Boards Association. Topics have included the retention and release of student and public records, pitfalls to avoid in employee hiring and firing, student discipline, and dealing with recalcitrant school board members. Mr. Frandsen is a member of the National Council of School Board Attorneys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long has Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP been serving Indiana school districts?
A: Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP has provided legal services to central Indiana school districts for more than 50 years. That depth of experience means school administrators and board members can rely on counsel that understands the unique legal landscape of Indiana public education – not just in theory, but in practice.
Q: What types of education law matters does Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP handle?
A: The firm handles a broad range of school law issues, including school governance, student due process and discipline, special education appeals, human resources matters such as employee hiring and termination, facilities construction and financing, collective bargaining, and adversarial proceedings before courts and administrative bodies such as the Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana Education Employment Relations Board.
Q: Does Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP serve as general counsel for school districts?
A: Yes. The firm currently serves as general counsel for three Indiana school districts and is frequently retained by additional districts for special projects. Whether a district needs ongoing legal support or assistance with a specific matter, the firm is equipped to help.
Q: What kinds of special projects has Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP handled for school districts?
A: Special project work has included analyzing tax increment financing proposals, defending civil litigation, and representing districts in contested proceedings before the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Education Employment Relations Board, and local election boards.
Q: Can Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP help with student records and FERPA compliance?
A: Yes. The firm has extensive experience advising school districts on the proper retention and release of student and public records – an area where missteps can carry serious legal consequences. This is one of the core topics on which the firm’s attorneys regularly counsel and educate school officials.
Q: Does Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP handle special education matters?
A: Yes. The firm represents school districts in special education appeals and related proceedings, helping administrators navigate the complex federal and state requirements governing students with disabilities and individualized education programs (IEPs).
Q: Can Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP assist with collective bargaining and labor relations for schools?
A: Yes. The firm provides counsel on collective bargaining and human resources matters, including negotiations with teacher and staff unions, employment disputes, and proceedings before the Indiana Education Employment Relations Board.
Q: How is Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP different from a general practice firm handling school law on the side?
A: School law is a specialized field that sits at the intersection of administrative law, employment law, civil rights, and public finance. Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP‘s School Law Group brings more than five decades of focused experience in this area, with attorneys who are active in national and state school board attorney organizations and regularly educate school officials across Indiana. This is not a peripheral service – it is a core part of what the firm does.
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