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Brad brings experience and care when serving public schools throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. For 30 years, Brad has counseled and represented public school divisions with the understanding that his clients’ successes directly affect their communities and constituents. He is a Shareholder, leader of the firm's Government Group, and a member of the School & Education Law team. In every step, Brad remains dedicated to improving school divisions by supporting his clients.

Raised by public educators, Brad guides his clients with in-depth knowledge and a genuine belief in the power of public education. Brad has navigated and litigated complex legal issues in areas such as special education, school employment, student discipline, governance, policy matters, and contract negotiations.

With adaptability and commitment, he balances large-scale projects such as employee grievance proceedings, special education litigation, and policy development and implementation with day-to-day counseling. He confers with school boards and their administrations regarding educational best practices to marry policies and administrative manuals with the most current law.

Pragmatic and thoughtful, he understands the importance of working together to help school divisions resolve their legal challenges. When he’s not in the office, Brad is an enthusiastic long-distance runner, having completed 42 marathons — including the prestigious Boston Marathon 11 times. He’s the father of four sons – all of whom graduated from Hanover County, Virginia, public schools.

Education & Admissions

Education

University of Virginia
J.D. 1994 Member, Journal of Law and Politics

Virginia Polytechnic & State University
B.A. cum laude, 1986

Admissions

Virginia

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Honors & Recognitions

Best Lawyers in America® in Education Law, 2010-2024

“Legal Elite,” Virginia Business magazine, Legislative/Regulatory/Administrative/Government 2009-2023

Best Lawyers, "Lawyer of the Year" Education Law in Richmond, VA, 2020

Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2017

Experience

Brad has counseled and represented clients in matters including:

  • U.S. and Virginia Constitutions
  • State and federal laws governing the operation of public schools
  • Employment
  • Virginia Public Procurement Act
  • Virginia Freedom of Information Act
  • State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

His previous work included serving as Senior Assistant County Attorney in Hanover County, and as the Governmental Relations Officer and Chief Lobbyist for the Virginia School Boards Association.

Affiliations

Community

Marathon Training Team in Richmond, Coach/Former Head Coach

Professional

Virginia Council of School Attorneys - Past President

Virginia High School League - Eligibility Hearings Officer

Virginia State Bar

News & Insights

Insights

Brad is current author of the bi-monthly newsletter of the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP) "Legal Notes, Federal and Virginia Developments in School Law" and has published the following articles:

When Is a Student Threat Against a School Truly a Threat?
January 2020

Schools Must Open Bathrooms and Change Student Records for Transgender Students
November 2019

Virginia Supreme Court Confirms Flexibility in Student Proceedings
September 2019

Religious Instruction or Unconstitutional Endorsement?
May 2019

Must School Administrators Monitor Social Media For Potential Sexual Harassment?
March 2019

Confronting Sexual Harassment in the "Me-Too" Era: Newly Proposed Federal Regulations Released
January 2019

News

Events & Speaking Engagements

Brad regularly provides training programs and presents to education professionals at regional, state, and national industry seminars and conferences such as:

  • National School Boards Association / Counsel of School Attorneys
  • Virginia School Boards Association / Counsel of School Attorneys
  • Virginia Association of School Personnel Administrators
  • Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals
  • Virginia Association of School Business Administrators

In cooperation with the Virginia School Boards Association, Brad presented a series of workshops on Title IX: Best Practices in Training & Compliance.

  • “Mr. King has always been personable, reliable, available, and efficient. I rely on him to tell me the legal ramifications for the school division; but Brad always includes in his analysis the ethical response to the situation, as well as the most effective solution to the best outcome for the student.”

    Division Superintendent
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