Legal Services

Read the Idaho Education Association’s briefs filed in Ada County District Court challenging the constitutionality of SB 1108.
Judge Hansen’s Decision - September 30, 2011
IEA’s Brief in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment- August 8, 2011 (2 MB PDF)
IEA’s Brief in Support of IEA’s Motion for Summary Judgment- July 15, 2011 (6 MB PDF)

In-House Staff:

Paul J. Stark, General Counsel
Linda Hurless Rietze, Legal Counsel Assistant

Outside Counsel:

Herzfeld & Piotrowski, LLP
James Piotrowski, Esq.
Marty Durand, Esq.

The Idaho Education Association Legal Services Program provides legal services to IEA members who have had adverse employment actions taken against them, or who have suffered legally-actionable harm in the workplace, such as deprivation of statutory and constitutional rights.

If You Have Legal Concerns…

If you are concerned, experiencing difficulty, or simply have a question, contact your Region Office immediately for an assessment of your situation. More often than not, Region Directors have the experience and knowledge to answer your questions and resolve issues with administrators and school districts. However, if it is determined that the situation requires legal intervention, the Region Director will contact the legal office on your behalf and refer your matter for further action.