David M. Walker

David M. Walker is a shareholder attorney at Saxton & Stump who focuses on education law and labor and employment law across Pennsylvania. He advises public school districts, intermediate units, and career and technical centers on day-to-day operations and complex legal challenges. His practice covers board governance, regulatory compliance, student discipline, charter school matters, constitutional issues, construction projects, civil rights claims, and litigation. School leaders rely on his clear guidance to manage risk, meet statutory duties, and resolve disputes efficiently.

David earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from Widener University School of Law. He completed a B.A., summa cum laude, at West Chester University. This academic training supports his precise legal analysis, strong writing, and effective advocacy on behalf of education clients and employers.

David built a respected education law practice serving central Pennsylvania for more than a decade before joining Saxton & Stump. He acts as solicitor and special counsel, guiding boards through negotiations, hearings, and policy decisions. In labor matters, he assists with collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and disputes involving administrators and employee organizations. His experience helps institutions reach practical solutions while protecting public resources and educational missions.

David is a frequent speaker for national, state, and local education organizations, sharing guidance on emerging legal issues facing schools. His presentations help officials stay compliant and informed. He is admitted in Pennsylvania and before the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania. Through counseling, training, and litigation support, he helps education clients operate lawfully, resolve conflicts, and serve students and communities with confidence.

David M. Walker has worked profoundly for legal services, and his work emphasizes clarity, preparation, and responsiveness. Clients benefit from timely advice, thorough risk assessment, and steady representation in disputes and investigations. By aligning legal strategy with institutional goals, he supports stable operations, fair employment practices, and sound governance across public education systems. His approach strengthens trust, compliance, and outcomes for boards, administrators, employees, and students statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Saxton & Stump
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Lancaster County Bar Association
• Member, York County Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania School Boards Solicitors Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Widener University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• West Chester University
  Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude

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