Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, P.C.

Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, P.C. For over thirty years our firm has provided innovative, attentive and effective legal representation

From our most experienced shareholder to our newest associate, you can have confidence that you are talking to some of the most experienced and well trained lawyers in Texas school law and labor and employment law. Chances are that if you have a problem you need solved you will be able to speak to a lawyer who has successfully litigated that issue. When you need someone who's won before the highes

t Courts in the United States and Texas you can pick up the phone and talk to that attorney. If you want to talk to one of the most seasoned architects of the TASB Board Policy Manual, call us and you can talk to her. If you need an expert that has written books on copyright, call us and talk to her. If you have a construction problem that can't seem to get resolved and need to talk to an attorney who has achieved superior results both in and out of litigation, pick up the phone and talk to him. If a labor and employment lawyer is required, our firm has a Board-Certified attorney ready to assist. Our commitment is to provide you with the highest level legal advice you can find in the state of Texas. We would love to provide these services to your district or organization. In addition to our quality legal advice, Eichelbaum Wardell provides innovative trainings, materials, client alert updates, and a popular semi-monthly "Board Minutes" publication. You can also read our monthly Preventive Law Corner articles on TexasISD.com. Contact our client relations team for more information on what we can do for you. Eichelbaum Wardell has been recognized for high professional legal standards and ethics in the 2017 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers Edition of Martindale-Hubbell and has been awarded an AV rating, and has been so recognized since 1998. The A signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the V denotes very high adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence.

Storm season is here and so is the pressure to act fast when a roof is damaged, a facility floods, or something fails wi...
06/22/2026

Storm season is here and so is the pressure to act fast when a roof is damaged, a facility floods, or something fails without warning. But moving quickly and moving legally aren't always the same thing.

Our Of Counsel Sterling Burleson breaks down what districts need to know about emergency repairs: when the board can delegate contracting authority, why procurement rules don't disappear just because there's an emergency, and steps districts can take right now to be better prepared before something goes wrong.

It's a quick read with real practical value for superintendents, business managers, and facilities staff. Read it now https://ow.ly/ZTvy50Zfg4E

"Document! Document! Document!" You've heard it. You've said it. But what and how to document are rarely part of the con...
06/03/2026

"Document! Document! Document!" You've heard it. You've said it. But what and how to document are rarely part of the conversation.

Shareholder Heather Rutland fills that gap in her latest article for TASPA's HR Connection newsletter. She walks school administrators through the full picture: why timeliness matters (hint: waiting too long can look like retaliation), a six-step structure for reprimands and directives, what to leave out of documentation entirely, and even a Pro Tip that's blunt enough to make you smile.

If you supervise people in a Texas school district, this is a quick read worth your time. https://ow.ly/9uuw50Z7gqu

Today, we pause to honor something truly remarkable - 30 years of Holly Boyd Wardell at Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell...
05/20/2026

Today, we pause to honor something truly remarkable - 30 years of Holly Boyd Wardell at Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, P.C.

In three decades, Holly has built a career that speaks for itself. Her litigation record in civil rights, whistleblower, and special education cases has produced victories at every level, and her counsel has guided Texas school districts through some of the most challenging legal terrain in education law.

Beyond the courtroom, Holly is a beloved and widely respected speaker. Districts, service centers, and cooperatives across Texas have relied on her expertise on topics ranging from special education and Section 504, to Title IX, student discipline, and education records. She has a genuine gift for making the law accessible, and for making the educators who hear her feel equipped and confident.

Holly's name is part of this firm's identity for a reason. Her intellect, her dedication, and her deep care for the school districts and students she serves have shaped everything we do.

It is our privilege, not just our pleasure, but our genuine privilege to work alongside her.

Congratulations, Holly. Thirty years. Thank you for all of it

Please join us in celebrating a huge milestone, five years with attorney Emma K. Lynch!Emma joined our team as a law cle...
05/18/2026

Please join us in celebrating a huge milestone, five years with attorney Emma K. Lynch!

Emma joined our team as a law clerk while earning her J.D. cm laude from SMU Dedman School of Law, and has grown into a skilled Associate in our Austin office, focusing her practice on special education law.

What makes Emma's journey to school law so compelling is her background. Before law school, she was a middle school teacher, academic team leader, and curriculum committee member. She knows firsthand what it takes to serve students with disabilities, and her experience shapes every piece of advice she gives our school district clients.

Emma, five years with you has been a privilege. Congratulations on this well-earned milestone. We're so glad you're part of our team!

Please join us in celebrating a huge milestone, five years with attorney Emma K. Lynch!Emma joined our team as a law cle...
05/18/2026

Please join us in celebrating a huge milestone, five years with attorney Emma K. Lynch!

Emma joined our team as a law clerk while earning her J.D. cm laude from SMU Dedman School of Law, and has grown into a skilled Associate in our Austin office, focusing her practice on special education law.

What makes Emma's journey to school law so compelling is her background. Before law school, she was a middle school teacher, academic team leader, and curriculum committee member. She knows firsthand what it takes to serve students with disabilities, and that experience shapes every piece of advice she gives our school district clients.

Emma, five years with you has been a privilege. Congratulations, we're so glad you're part of our team!

Texas school districts have more power over state regulations than many realize, but you have to know how to use it.The ...
05/14/2026

Texas school districts have more power over state regulations than many realize, but you have to know how to use it.

The Texas Administrative Procedures Act requires TEA and other state agencies to publish proposed rules and open them to public comment before adoption. That means educators have the opportunity to provide real-world input on how new rules will actually play out in schools — before anyone is required to follow them.

In her latest Preventive Law article for TexasISD.com, Attorney Amy S. Foster walks through how the Texas APA works, where to find proposed rules, and why educator participation in the comment process matters.

Read it. Share it. https://www.texasisd.com/pages/preventive-law/preventive-law-the-texas-administrative-procedures-act

We're celebrating a big milestone today — five years with Karen Coker! Karen is a paralegal here at Eichelbaum Wardell H...
05/08/2026

We're celebrating a big milestone today — five years with Karen Coker!

Karen is a paralegal here at Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, where she supports Attorneys David P. Hansen, Eric E. Muñoz, and Trey H. Nesloney in construction law, contracts, public information requests, litigation, and appellate matters.

Five years of showing up, delivering, and making the work better — that's something worth recognizing. Karen, we're so glad you're part of this team. Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone!

This week, we pause to recognize the people who shape the future every single day — our teachers. At Eichelbaum Wardell ...
05/05/2026

This week, we pause to recognize the people who shape the future every single day — our teachers.

At Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, we have the privilege of working with Texas school districts across the state, and we know how hard educators work — not just in the classroom, but through every challenge and change the school year brings.

Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8) is a reminder of what's at the heart of everything we do: the students in those classrooms, and the teachers creating magic for them.

Thank you to every teacher out there. Your work is seen, valued, and deeply appreciated. 💙

Attention Texas Districts of Innovation — new teacher certification requirements are here, and compliance timelines are ...
05/01/2026

Attention Texas Districts of Innovation — new teacher certification requirements are here, and compliance timelines are already underway.

HB2, passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, phases out the ability for Districts of Innovation to use uncertified teachers in certain areas — marking a significant departure from the flexibility districts have used since 2015 to address teacher shortages.

Join attorneys Jennifer A. Powell and Tyler P. Ezell on May 13 for a focused one-hour webinar that explains the new requirements clearly and gives you actionable steps to comply.

https://ow.ly/EfUe50YTbgY

We have some exciting news to share. Keith P. Syska has joined us an Associate in our Plano office.Keith focuses on liti...
04/23/2026

We have some exciting news to share. Keith P. Syska has joined us an Associate in our Plano office.

Keith focuses on litigation, representing governmental entities in both state and federal courts. His path to the firm includes a meaningful chapter as an Assistant Attorney General of Guam, where he handled civil litigation and guided agencies through complex procurement and public construction matters. That real-world experience with public institutions shapes how he approaches every case.

Beyond the courtroom, Keith has taught legal writing at UT Law, business courses at UT McCombs, and built a bar exam prep company focused on litigation training — so he understands how to take complicated legal issues and make them clear.

We're genuinely glad to have him on the team. Learn more about Keith here: https://www.edlaw.com/attorneys/keith-p-syska/

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