Constitutional Law and Litigation
Our lawyers have many years of experience in constitutional law and litigation in federal courts across the country. We have helped our clients protect their constitutional rights and recover damages when those rights have been violated. We also work hard to promote a better appreciation and recognition of our civil liberties under the law.
Attorney Page Pate is a nationally-recognized constitutional lawyer and legal analyst. He often appears on national news media to discuss constitutional law and how it applies to the important issues of the day. He has successfully represented people in constitutional law cases in federal district courts, federal circuit courts of appeal, and the United States Supreme Court.
Our constitutional law and litigation practice is primarily focused on the following areas:
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Voting rights and related litigation related federal and state elections, ballot access, discrimination, and similar issues
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First Amendment litigation including defamation (libel and slander), protection for whistleblowers who face retaliation, challenging unlawful arrests for participating in non-violent protests, religious rights litigation and appeals.
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Second Amendment challenges to state gun permit laws, excessive taxation on gun or ammunition purchases, right to carry laws, bans and other regulation
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Eminent domain litigation relating to government action to take private property without full and just compensation.
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Section 1983 and Bivens lawsuits to recover damages for intentional civil rights violations by government officials, usually relating to First, Fourth, and Eighth Amendment cases
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Commerce Clause challenges to statutes enacted by Congress that exceed their authority to regulate interstate commerce
Our firm has the experience necessary to help clients navigate almost any issue relating to constitutional law. Contact our firm if you need assistance with constitutional law and litigation.
Constitutional Law Cases and News
- June 6, 2018
Public school teachers have First Amendment rights
It may sound obvious that teachers have the right to free speech when they are outside of the classroom, ...April 4, 2018Alton Sterling Shot by Police
Our firm has successfully pursued cases against police departments, city agencies, and police officers in...January 27, 2018Police officers found liable for excessive force in SWAT raid
This week, the city of Lakewood and its police chief announced their intentions to appeal a $15 million v...September 28, 2016More “stop and frisk” is a bad idea
Attorney Page Pate’s appears on CNN’s site following the first election debate in response to...August 22, 2016Page Pate quoted by CNN about constitutional challenge to death penalty in Texas case
Constitutional law expert Page Pate is quoted by CNN in the story of Jeffrey Wood’s recent stay of ...September 8, 2014Our Firm Files Lawsuit Against Police for Executing Search Warrant at Wrong House
Last week, our firm filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against two police officers who were involved in...View All