Government, Education, Health & Administrative Law

Government, Healthcare, Education.

Handling Administrative Legal Matters

Not all legal matters can be easily defined. In fact, not all legal matters are handled through the traditional court system. Many matters are handled in administrative law hearings by administrative law judges. Matters like these, as well as those that involve governmental, education and health agencies or commissions, cannot be treated like other legal issues. They need to be pursued carefully, with an understanding of the unique laws that apply to each.

With more than 30 years of experience on our side, the law firm of McNeely Stephenson can handle these delicate matters. We can stand with you to pursue your goals no matter what path your case takes.

Governmental Agency Law

Our attorneys can represent parties in matters before any governmental body or any member of a governmental body, including the board of commissioners, the executive director of the planning commission, the city council and more. Among the cases we can help with are:

Bond issues / bonding
Redevelopment bonds
Tax increment financing (TIF) districts
Eminent domain
Zoning and variances
Referendums
Workers' compensation

Our team includes lawyers who have served as county attorney, city attorney, planning commission attorney, and BZA attorney. Our experience with governmental and administrative law in Shelbyville and the surrounding parts of Indiana is expansive.

Education Law

Our law firm is available to assist school districts with a wide range of legal matters, including:

Bond issues / bonding
Student due process
Parental rights
Release of information
School construction
Real estate and environmental issues
Liability issues
Safety precautions
Special education law

McNeely Stephenson represents nearly all public school corporations in Shelby County. We also have extensive experience with private schools. We are ready to advise and serve school boards, principals, superintendents and all school-related professionals.

Health Care Law

The needs of health care businesses are unique. We have the experience to address issues that are specific to this industry. Our team can handle matters related to:

Formation and transactions
Real estate issues
Liability issues
Foundations and funding
Safety precautions

Our attorneys have represented and currently represent numerous hospitals, their subsidiaries, and clinics and physicians in Shelby County and surrounding counties.

Administrative Law