David D Garner

is a school attorney with Osborn Maledon PA in Phoenix, Arizona. Dave is a former high-school English teacher and took his love for schools with him into the practice of law. For nearly twenty-five years, he has regularly represented charter schools and other public, K-12 schools, as well as institutions of higher education, in litigation, administrative hearings, board governance matters, employment matters, student matters, policy advice, and day-to-day issues of all stripes. His practice has included representing schools in litigation involving constitutional challenges, including issues arising under the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment. Dave is a frequent presenter on both the national and local level and enjoys helping schools avoid legal pitfalls and be prepared to effectively defend themselves when litigation is ?necessary. When not practicing law, Dave is an avid runner and hiker who can regularly be found in the Grand Canyon and other trails throughout the Southwest. He posts his favorite hiking photos on Instagram @azhikingfotos.