Defending Rights. Challenging Overreach.
The Constitution is more than a set of ideals — it is the rulebook for how government must treat its citizens. When agencies, officials, or municipalities exceed those limits, individuals and organizations have the right — and responsibility — to hold them accountable.
Civil and constitutional litigation focuses on protecting due process, equal protection, and personal liberty from unlawful or arbitrary government action.
Areas of Focus
Challenging Unconstitutional Laws and Actions
When a statute, regulation, or local ordinance infringes on constitutional rights, the firm pursues relief through state and federal litigation.
Common claims include:
- Unlawful restrictions on constitutional freedoms
- Improper enforcement or interpretation of statutes
- Challenges under both the U.S. and Tennessee Constitutions
Due Process & Equal Protection
Every citizen is entitled to fair treatment under the law.
Civil litigation often arises from situations where government agencies deny, delay, or revoke rights without proper procedure.
Representative matters include:
- Arbitrary permit denials or license revocations
- Failure to provide notice or a hearing before government action
- Selective or discriminatory enforcement of regulations
Government Accountability & Abuse of Power
Public officials and agencies must act within lawful limits.
When they do not, civil remedies exist to prevent or correct abuse.
This may include:
- Agency enforcement exceeding statutory authority
- Improper investigations or misuse of administrative power
- Retaliation against citizens exercising lawful rights
Injunctive & Declaratory Relief
When constitutional violations are imminent or ongoing, the proper remedy is not waiting for prosecution — it is stopping the harm before it occurs.
Through civil actions for injunctive or declaratory relief, courts can:
- Suspend enforcement of unconstitutional statutes
- Clarify the limits of agency authority
- Prevent irreparable harm to individuals or organizations
Restoration of Civil Rights
Many constitutional protections depend on the recognition of one’s full legal standing.
When prior convictions, record errors, or administrative barriers interfere with that status, civil litigation can restore those rights.
Typical proceedings include:
- Restoration of rights under Tennessee and federal law
- Expungement or correction of wrongful record entries
- Petitions challenging unlawful denials of reinstatement
Upholding the Constitutional Balance
Civil and constitutional litigation ensures that government remains accountable to the people it serves.
By challenging unlawful actions and defending individual rights, these cases preserve the foundational principle that liberty exists only when power is limited.
