The defense of civil rights claims requires that a firm have the ability to tackle sophisticated, detailed legal issues under federal and state constitutions and civil rights legislation.  The firm selected to handle such claims must also be able to adapt to rapid changes in the law and be familiar with the operation of the federal courts and administrative agencies.  We meet these criteria.  We have successfully represented clients in matters involving the First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Eighth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment,  42 U.S.C. 1981, 1983 and 1985 and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act.