Schulman, Lopez, Hoffer & Adelstein, LLP - San Antonio, TX

Dedicated Counsel for Education Entities and Texas Businesses

Organizations navigating public sector regulations and complex corporate operations require legal counsel with deep institutional knowledge. Founded in 2011, Schulman, Lopez, Hoffer and Adelstein, LLP has grown into a premier education, public finance, and commercial transactions firm based in San Antonio, Texas. The firm provides guidance to independent school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, private academies, governmental subdivisions, and commercial enterprises across the state. Whether an educational board requires ongoing general counsel or an investor seeks to hire an attorney for major land transactions, the firm combines extensive administrative capability with courtroom advocacy.

Comprehensive School and Education Law Practice

As one of the largest education practices in the region, the firm acts as general counsel and special counsel for more than 200 educational entities. Clients frequently find a lawyer at the firm to assist with every phase of educational operations, ensuring total adherence to state and federal statutes. Core areas of education practice include:

• Public school governance, board policy development, and Open Meetings Act compliance
• Student rights, disciplinary hearings, and special education legal requirements under IDEA and Section 504
• Charter school creation, expansion, Texas Education Agency filings, and appellate representation
• Campus safety policies, trauma response frameworks, and student data privacy regulations
• Vendor procurement agreements, public records requests, and school board conflict-of-interest audits

Commercial Real Estate and Public Finance Capabilities

Under the direction of experienced transactional partners, the firm provides guidance for high-value property development and municipal financing. Entities that need an attorney urgently to close financing deadlines or acquire strategic acreage rely on the team for complete representation. Services in this sector encompass:

• Commercial real estate acquisitions, site selections, zoning entitlements, and land development
• Full-service bond counsel representation and public finance structuring for institutional projects
• Lease structuring, purchase-sale contracts, title evaluations, and construction agreements
• Natural resources management, environmental compliance, and easement negotiations

Employment Defense and Commercial Dispute Resolution

The firm maintains a strong trial and dispute practice protecting school boards and business entities against operational liabilities. When businesses consult an experienced lawyer regarding workplace disputes, the attorneys offer defensive litigation before state and federal agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Texas courts. Key focus areas include:

• Defense against wrongful termination, retaliation, and harassment allegations
• Resolution of workplace discrimination claims and employee grievance proceedings
• Drafting and enforcement of executive employment contracts and non-disclosure covenants
• Business litigation, commercial breach of contract disputes, and administrative appeals

Recognized Legal Excellence and Responsive Service

Headquartered at 845 Proton Road in north San Antonio, Schulman, Lopez, Hoffer and Adelstein, LLP distinguishes itself through unmatched partner accessibility. Recognized by Super Lawyers and the Texas Bar College, with partners named Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation, the firm maintains the highest ethical standards while delivering strategic legal solutions tailored to institutional success.