1st Amendment and Free Speech/a lawyer

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Expert: - 6/24/2004


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I have a lawsuit pending in my state.  I need an operation that might require disability assistance from the state.  If I get disability, would it cancel my lawsuit that is pending in the state?  I would appreciate your answer.

Answer
Hi Alice,

Generally speaking receiving state assistance would not impact on your right to bring a lawsuit, although it is possible it will limit any potential damage award.  

However, I cannot give you a specific definitive answer as there may be local laws in your area that impact your situation.  Your best bet would be to speak with the attorney handling your lawsuit.

- Mike  

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Michael Troy

Expertise

I will answer general questions regarding freedom of speech, petition, or religion. I specialize in cases involving public employment or education, as well as issues related to campaign finance. But I can`t give specific legal advice involving specific cases you might have.

Experience

As an attorney for the Center for Individual Rights, I worked on a number of free speech cases, including Rosenberger v. Univ. of Virginia, in which the Supreme Court upheld my clients' right to run a student newspaper without discrimination because of its religious conent. I also worked on White v. Julian, which protected the right of people to protest against a homeless shelter in their neighborhood.

I also worked for the Federal Election Commission on several cases regarding the right to participate in the election process.

Organizations
Former Attorney for Center for Individual Rights.

Publications
Washington Post
Washington Times

Education/Credentials
J.D. from Univ. of Michigan Law School

Awards and Honors
Truman Scholar

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