Business Details
Education & Employment Law Attorneys Austin TX
Brim Robinett Cantu & Brim is a boutique law firm based in Austin, Texas, specializing in education and employment law. Our attorneys bring over 120 years of combined experience representing individuals and governmental entities in administrative hearings, mediations, trials, and appeals across Texas. We focus exclusively on education-related legal matters, including employment contracts, civil rights issues, and regulatory compliance under statutes like the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII. Our practice extends to state and federal courts, providing tailored counseling to educators, school administrators, and professional organizations. We prioritize ethical representation, maintaining transparency with clients through all stages of their cases.With deep roots in Texas education law, our team has served the Association of Texas Professional Educators since 1980. We deliver cost-effective solutions while ensuring timely communication and progress updates to clients. Our attorneys regularly handle termination proceedings, certification disputes, and investigations for public and charter school employees. We combine decades of specialized expertise with personalized service to achieve optimal legal outcomes. Our commitment to excellence has established us as trusted advocates for education professionals statewide.
Services
Education Law
Employment Contracts
Administrative Hearings
Civil Litigation
Regulatory Compliance
Appeals Representation
Whistleblower Claims
Highlights and features
- We specialize exclusively in education and employment law matters.
- Our attorneys have over 120 years of combined legal experience.
- We represent clients in state and federal court proceedings statewide.
- Our practice includes handling teacher certification and licensure issues.
- We maintain long-standing relationships with major Texas educator organizations.
Services
Education Law
We provide comprehensive legal representation for education-related matters including teacher certification disputes, charter school employment issues, and administrative proceedings. Our attorneys advocate for educators facing disciplinary actions while advising institutions on regulatory compliance. With decades of experience, we handle cases involving the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII protections.
Employment Contracts
Our firm specializes in negotiating and reviewing employment contracts for educators and administrators. We address termination clauses, whistleblower protections, and compliance with labor laws. We represent clients in disputes over contract violations and ensure fair treatment under employment agreements across Texas public and private schools.
Administrative Hearings
We represent clients in administrative proceedings before educational agencies and regulatory bodies. Our experience includes defending teaching certifications, challenging disciplinary actions, and resolving disputes through mediation. We provide strategic counsel for educators and school districts facing administrative investigations and licensure issues.
Civil Litigation
Our litigation practice covers employment disputes, civil rights violations, and constitutional issues in education settings. We handle cases involving discrimination, wrongful termination, and due process violations in state and federal courts. Our team prepares thorough legal strategies for trials and appeals across Texas.
Appeals Representation
We provide specialized appellate services for education and employment law cases, including brief preparation and oral arguments. Our attorneys have extensive experience challenging adverse rulings in teacher certification cases and employment discrimination matters. We focus on preserving favorable outcomes for institutional clients while overturning unjust decisions for educators.
People
Jefferson K. Brim III
Founding Partner
School law attorney since 1977 with continuous representation of Texas educators. Specializes in administrative law and teacher rights advocacy.
Brandon Y. Brim
Partner
Represents school employees in legal proceedings statewide since 2012. Handles termination cases and regulatory investigations.
Kristen J. Berrier
Associate Counsel
Provides legal counsel on education law matters with focus on employment contract disputes and compliance issues.
Richard L. Arnett
Of Counsel
Offers specialized legal expertise in administrative proceedings and regulatory compliance for educational institutions.
Melody Montemayor
Office Administrator
Manages firm operations and client billing since 1999, ensuring efficient administrative support for legal services.
Questions
What areas of law does Brim & Brim specialize in?
We focus on education law, employment contracts, administrative hearings, civil litigation, and regulatory compliance for educators and school entities.
Do you represent both educators and school districts?
Yes, we represent individual educators, administrators, and governmental entities in various education-related legal matters.
How much experience does your firm have?
Our attorneys have over 120 years of combined experience in education and employment law since 1980.
Can you handle cases outside Austin?
We represent clients throughout Texas in state and federal courts, administrative hearings, and regulatory proceedings.
What types of employment disputes do you handle?
We address termination, discrimination, civil rights violations, whistleblower claims, and Fair Labor Standards Act issues.
