Charles E. Symons assists clients with matters involving education law, employment law, constitutional law, and related civil litigation and administrative proceedings.

His practice includes defending legal disputes involving employee and student matters, often involving discrimination and constitutional claims. A significant portion of his practice involves contract disputes.

In addition to handling civil litigation matters in state and federal courts, Charles often defends school district and BOCES clients in administrative proceedings before the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York State Education Department, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Education, and other administrative agencies.

Charles frequently assists clients navigating the complex web of state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination and require various types of accommodations for employees. He also regularly advises clients regarding First Amendment-related matters. Charles regularly lectures on topics related to First Amendment and discrimination-related topics.

Charles provides training and lectures on a broad array of topics relating to education and employment, and is approved by the New York State Education Department to provide Dignity for All Students Act training.