Hearings
Non-renewals, termination, student & teacher discipline
Investigations
Disciplinary and personnel matters
Mediation/Fact Finding
Individual disputes, collective bargaining matters, arbitration
Litigation
Employment, tort claims, right-to-know disputes
Dennis brings a unique background and perspective to the school law world. He has litigated school law cases in the New Hampshire Superior Courts, represented both school districts and individuals adverse to districts in personnel and disciplinary matters at the school board level, and conducted hearings and investigations involving a variety of school law matters. He has had an interest in public education since his college days. He has taught part-time at a variety of levels and has been a school board member. This broad array of experiences makes Dennis particularly well suited to understand the perspective of all stakeholders involved in disputes, making him an ideal choice for parties in need of mediation, arbitration or hearing officer services.