Collins, McMahon & Harris has represented educational institutions (primarily colleges and universities) since its inception. The firm was general outside counsel to Trinity College. The firm has provided legal representation to the University of Vermont for over 20 years and has also provided representation to St. Michael’s College, the Vermont State Colleges and Paul Smith’s College. We have considerable experience in this field including in the areas of real estate permitting and development, human resource and personnel issues; student and faculty issues; academic freedom and FERPA law; academic administration; health care issues; contracts, emerging technologies and real estate and contractual litigation.