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Setting the Standard

for Legal Representation of Michigan's Educational Institutions

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Thrun Law Firm, P.C., provides a full range of legal services to the public sector. We also represent the vast majority of school districts in Michigan.

Our history of representing Michigan’s school districts since 1946 benefits our clients through effective and efficient legal representation, comprehensive and knowledgeable legal analysis of issues facing school boards and administrators, and fair and cost-effective billing practices.

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June 8, 2026

MFA 2026 State Aid Note Program Documents Now Available!

The Michigan Finance Authority (MFA) recently released the August 2026 state aid note (SAN) program materials, including the ...
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May 28, 2026

ESTA Attendance Guidance for School Officials

Subject to limited exceptions, the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) requires Michigan schools to provide earned sick time to employees. ESTA does not directly ...
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May 28, 2026

Additional School Makeup Days Forgiven for 2025-26 School Year for Districts Primarily in Northern Michigan and Oakland County

On May 26, 2026, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 5797 of 2026 into law with immediate effect, granting certain school districts primarily in Northern ...
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Calendar

Upcoming Events

  • Monday

    Jun 22

    – Jun 24

    MASSP EdCon

    Monday, June 22 2:45pm-3:45pm: Michele Eaddy and Dan Martin will present “Special Education: What Every Principal Needs to Know”. Tuesday, June 23 2:45pm-3:45pm: Erin Walz and Cathleen Dooley will present “When the Cops Come Knocking: Tips for When Law Enforcement Comes to School”.

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  • Tuesday

    Aug 04

    MSBO Back-to-School Webinar

    Phil Clark will present “New Trends in the Law”. MaryJo Banasik will present “Employee Leave and Compensation to Start the Year Right”.

  • Monday

    Aug 10

    – Aug 12

    MAASE

    Join Thrun Attorneys for “Hot Topics in Special Education” and Attorney Panel.

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Our legal services draw from decades of experience serving the public sector. Thrun Law Firm is continually recognized for setting the standard for legal representation of Michigan’s educational and public sector clients. We offer a wide scope of services to schools and other municipal clients.

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