Dean B. Eggert
Education Law
Education Law
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Dean has extensive experience representing school districts throughout the state in matters involving general school law and federal special education law. He is also an AV-rated jury trial lawyer with trial experience in the area of commercial litigation, products liability defense and municipal representation. He has represented manufacturers, distributors, banks, retailers and developers in complex commercial litigation, including computer conversion, anti-trust, products liability, breach of contract, land use and unfair competition cases. Dean has authored numerous articles in the field of school law and lectures both locally and nationally on federal special education law and other school law issues. He is certified as a mediator and has served as a court-appointed mediator in over 80 cases. Dean has extensive experience representing school districts throughout the state in matters involving general school law and federal special education law. He is also an AV-rated jury trial lawyer with trial experience in the area of commercial litigation, products liability defense and municipal representation. He has represented manufacturers, distributors, banks, retailers and developers in complex commercial litigation, including computer conversion, anti-trust, products liability, breach of contract, land use and unfair competition cases. Dean has authored numerous articles in the field of school law and lectures both locally and nationally on federal special education law and other school law issues. He is certified as a mediator and has served as a court-appointed mediator in over 80 cases. Dean has extensive experience representing school districts throughout the state in matters involving general school law and federal special education law. He is also an AV-rated jury trial lawyer with trial experience in the area of commercial litigation, products liability defense and municipal representation. He has represented manufacturers, distributors, banks, retailers and developers in complex commercial litigation, including computer conversion, anti-trust, products liability, breach of contract, land use and unfair competition cases. Dean has authored numerous articles in the field of school law and lectures both locally and nationally on federal special education law and other school law issues. He is certified as a mediator and has served as a court-appointed mediator in over 80 cases.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Eric Lee
Our school board was facing a high-stakes, multi-faceted legal challenge involving a complex special education dispute that threatened significant liability and district resources. We turned to Dean Eggert at Wadleigh, Starr and Peters, and it was the best decision we could have made. With over 40 years of deep experience in New Hampshire school law, Dean immediately grasped the nuances of our situation. His dual expertise in general school operations and the intricate web of federal special education law (IDEA) was invaluable. He guided us with a steady hand through negotiations, demonstrating the strategic acumen of an AV-rated trial lawyer, which ultimately helped us avoid litigation and reach a fair, sustainable resolution for all parties. Dean’s counsel was not only legally impeccable but also practical, always keeping the educational mission of our district at the forefront. It’s no surprise to see his consistent recognition as Lawyer of the Year in Education Law; his reputation is earned daily through this caliber of work. For any school district in New Hampshire navigating legal waters, Dean B. Eggert is the definitive expert and a trusted partner.