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Texas Employment Defense · Statewide Representation

Defending those who serve & protect our communities.

Experienced legal defense for educators, coaches, and law enforcement officers facing workplace challenges and career-threatening investigations across Texas.

Austin, Texas skyline Rooted in Austin, Texas
30+
Years Experience
1991
UT School of Law
100%
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Trusted Counsel To Texas Educator & Professional Associations
Texas Municipal Police Association University Interscholastic League Texas High School Coaches Association Texas State Teachers Association Texas Music Educators Association Texas Classroom Teachers Association Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Texas Association of School Business Officials Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education TIVA FCS Family Education Texas Innovative Teachers of Texas Texas Community College Teachers Association Texas Association of College Teachers United Educators Association West Texas Alliance Texas Educational Diagnosticians' Association Texas Association of School Administrators CTAT
Associations Represented

Counsel to Educators & Public Servants Across Texas

Teachers & Educators

  • Texas State Teachers Association TSTA
  • Texas Classroom Teachers Association TCTA
  • Texas Music Educators Association TMEA
  • United Educators Association UEA
  • Innovative Teachers of Texas
  • West Texas Alliance
  • FCS — Family Education Texas

Coaches, Athletics & Activities

  • Texas High School Coaches Association THSCA
  • University Interscholastic League UIL
  • Texas Interscholastic Athletic Association TIVA

Higher Education

  • Texas Community College Teachers Association TCCTA
  • Texas Association of College Teachers TACT

Administrators & School Officials

  • Texas Association of Secondary School Principals TASSP
  • Texas Association of School Business Officials TASBO
  • Texas Association of School Administrators TASA
  • Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education TCASE
  • Texas Educational Diagnosticians' Association TEDA

Law Enforcement

  • Texas Municipal Police Association TMPA
Karl Tiger Hanner
About the Firm

You work directly with Tiger.

A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Tiger has spent over 30 years representing educators, coaches, and law enforcement officers across Texas — from local districts to the State Board for Educator Certification and the UIL.

No layers of staff, no case numbers. Every client speaks directly with Tiger from the first call. He also teaches at Texas A&M School of Law each semester.

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Practice Areas

Legal Services

01

Labor & Employment

Defending public employees against wrongful termination, retaliation, and unfair employment actions.

02

State Administrative Law

Navigating state agency proceedings, hearings, and appeals for educators and officers across Texas.

03

Civil Litigation

Experienced courtroom advocacy protecting clients' rights, reputations, and livelihoods.

04

School Law

Specialized representation for teachers, coaches, and administrators facing district investigations.

05

Licensing Defense

Protecting professional licenses from suspension or revocation through state proceedings.

06

UIL Matters

UIL compliance, eligibility disputes, and appeals for Texas coaches and student athletes.

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Who I Represent

Standing With Texas Public Servants

01

Educators & Teachers

Representing teacher associations statewide. Defending educators facing career-threatening allegations across Texas school districts.

02

Coaches

Representing coach associations across Texas. Protecting coaches navigating UIL matters and professional discipline proceedings.

03

Law Enforcement

A recognized advocate for the Texas Municipal Police Association. Standing by officers from the first phone call through the final decision.

"I've stood by officers minutes after a critical incident. I've seen the best and bravest under pressure — and I've seen them blamed unfairly."
— Karl "Tiger" Hanner, Attorney at Law
Get in Touch

You Deserve to Be Heard.
You Deserve to Be Defended.

No one should face a career-ending accusation alone. Call today for a free consultation — speak directly with Tiger from the first call.

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