Litigation
At Whitt Law LLC, we understand the unique issues, challenges and risks that litigation poses for school districts. No matter how complex, we approach each case with the goal of achieving common sense solutions. We recognize that education dollars are valuable and strive to bring all matters to successful resolution in a timely manner at reasonable cost.
For the past quarter century, the lawyers at Whitt Law LLC have represented school districts and other taxing bodies in matters before both federal and state courts, including the Illinois Supreme Court, the Illinois Appellate Court for the First, Second, Third and Fourth Judicial Districts, and circuit courts throughout Illinois. Our representation has included such matters as:
- Condemnation or eminent domain
- TIF districts
- Employee dismissals
- Ad valorem real property taxation
- Competitive bidding
- Construction claims
- Tax assessments
- Tax rate objections
- Contract disputes
- Education of homeless children
We also have extensive experience in arbitration and administrative hearings before a number of agencies, including the:
- Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
- Illinois Department of Revenue
- Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board
- Illinois Industrial Commission
- Illinois Human Rights Commission
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
When an education issue needs to be mediated, arbitrated or litigated, please contact us.
Providing School Districts in Illinois with Experienced Advice, Counsel and Litigation Services on All Matters Affecting Public Education
