Operational for more than 50 years, Scariano, Himes and Petrarca is a law firm that specializes in the practice of school law. The firm employs approximately 20 attorneys who represent more than 180 school districts. It provide legal services in the areas of collective bargaining, arbitration, mediation, special education, school finance, taxation, and annexation and consolidation proceedings. Additionally, Scariano, Himes and Petrarca deals with cases related to employment discrimination, labor relations, general litigation, alternative dispute resolution, eminent domain, and municipal, construction and environmental law. It publishes online newsletters and organizes various seminars and presentations. Scariano, Himes and Petrarca maintains a presence in Chicago.