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In my tenure as an education law attorney, I have represented school districts, community colleges, municipalities, CTED's, and charter schools in EEOC, OCR, Attorney General, Auditor General, and internal human resource related investigations. For the same clientele, I drafted intergovernmental agreements, employment contracts, procurement documents, vendor contracts, operating policies, numerous legal alerts, and risk management type advisory documents. I addressed the appropriate governing bodies to give advice concerning Public Records Law, Open Meeting Law, human resource issues, funding issues, litigation strategy, and to address general questions. I engaged in a complex lawsuit concerning protecting public entities from abusive public records requestors, pursuing the cause to the Arizona Court of Appeals. I requested, and received, a formal Arizona Attorney General opinion regarding a education funding matter. I conducted employee termination/disciplinary hearings (including drafting required documents), and addressed FERPA, FMLA, FLSA, ADA (including negotiating reasonable accommodations), Workers' Compensation (including representing entities during hearings), USERRA, and ADEA issues. I also worked with public entities seeking to provide educational courses regarding Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (commonly known as "drones") and interacted with regards to such courses with the FAA. In addition to the above, I drafted meeting agendas, conducted executive sessions with the governing body, drafted procurement documents (including responding to bid protests), responded to public records requestors (including redacting the documents provided), and responded to employee/public grievances.
Prior to working as an education law attorney, I worked for the Arizona Attorney General's Office in the Protective Services Section. I managed a case load of over eighty (80) cases regarding child dependency and termination of parental rights matters. This representation involved drafting of pretrial motions, appearing at numerous hearings, bench trials, interacting with multiple governmental agencies, engaging in mediation, and addressing discovery requests.
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Acquired: 2007
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3101 North Central Avenue, Suite 870, Phoenix, AZ, 85012
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Posted by Christine Schneider | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Contente-Cuomo has been stellar in being available to meet our needs. I have been able to reach him by phone, letter, or email and have always had immediate responses to our district's needs. I have been able to query legal questions and get any options if choices were available for our board. An...
Posted by Jacob | July 24, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. Anthony Contente-Cuomo has always provided exceptional customer service and expert support. He is able to communicate in a meaningful and diplomatic manner even during difficult issues or topics. We highly recommend Mr. Contente-Cuomo.
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Anthony has done an amazing job for our district. His knowledge related to ARS regulations and labor law far exceeds my expectations. Anthony provides thorough research and provides reference information when providing legal advise. He is well versed in public education and employment labor laws a...
Posted by Dietrich | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Anthony is the strongest education attorney I have worked with. Having come from two fortune 500 organizations prior to my career in Education, I had the pleasure of working with many of the country's top firms. Anthony is at their caliber. He is consistently well pre-pared, well-versed, offers gu...
Posted by Zeek | March 23, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Cartwright School District is utilizing the services of Anthony Cuomo and his firm in a variety of legal matters including but not limited to FOIA Requests, Contract reviews, Open Meeting Laws, Tort, Legal Liabilities, Board Member roles, etc etc. Mr. Cuomo is highly knowledgeable in all areas of ed...
"Anthony is a very knowledgeable and experienced Education law attorney. In addition to his understanding of the laws and rules that govern educational entities, his experience in the area allows him to advise clients on the practical implications and real world functions of the law."
"Tony is bright, thoughtful and has an excellent understanding of his area of the law. He can be depended upon to do a great job on any project he works on."
"Anthony is a very knowledgeable in broad areas relating to education and school law. His positive attitude and friendly demeanor will make any client feel at ease."
"Anthony is one of my go to attorneys whenever I have questions involving an educational institution. I have no reservations in endorsing him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Anthony is an extremely capable and competent attorney who is able to identify a broad range of issues in any situation."
"Anthony is an excellent attorney and is very thorough in his representation of clients. He is skilled in various topics of education law and provides assistance to school districts on a myriad of issues. You will not be disappointed with his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Anthony works hard for his clients and is thoughtful and thorough in his advice."
"Anthony is a detail oriented attorney with a unique ability to advise clients on ways they can accomplish their goals while minimizing their liabilities."
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Top Rated Lawyers, The Arizona Republic
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017 - Present
Partner, Cantelme & Brown P.L.C.
2014 - 2017
Partner, Udall Shumway PLC
2008 - 2014
Attorney, Mangum, Wall, Stoops & Warden, PLLC
2007 - 2008
Assistant Attorney General, Arizona Attorney General's Office
2016 - Present
Tempe Leadership Class 32Member
2015 - Present
City of Tempe Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
Tempe Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors CommitteeMember
2015 - Present
Tempe Chamber of Commerce - Government Relations CommitteeMember
2009 - Present
Arizona Counsel of School AttorneysMember
2008 - Present
Arizona School Boards AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Legal Aspects of Dealing With Affiliate Organizations
2014
Public Records Requests: What To Do When Your Paperwork Has Paperwork
2014
Public Records Requests: What To Do When Your Paperwork Has Paperwork
2014
School Foundations, PTO's and Booster Groups: Legal Aspects of Dealing with Affiliate Organizations
2016
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