Matthew W. Bell

Matt’s practice is primarily focused in School Law. Matt has over 15 years of experience in representing school districts. Prior to joining Boardman Clark, Matt worked for the Madison Metropolitan School District for ten years, first as an Associate General Counsel and, most recently, as its General Counsel. Prior to working for the Madison School District, he was an attorney in Michigan working in the special education area. In his time at Madison Schools, he represented the District in administrative hearings, proceedings before all levels of Wisconsin courts, represented the District in mediations, IEP team meetings, manifestation determinations, and Section 504 team meetings, and consulted with district administrators regarding a wide variety of topics, including family law, pupil records, juvenile delinquency, employee discipline, Section 504, ADA, and Title IX. He also provides representation in the areas of discrimination and harassment claims. Prior to his time as an attorney, Matt worked as a school psychologist and director of special education. 

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