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Michael Troy

U.S.

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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 in the area

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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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Debra	05/05/12	10	10	10
Skye	04/24/12	10	10	10	Thank you so much! I was actually .....
Ron	04/14/12	10	10	10
jon	05/31/11	10	10	10	Thanks Mike. It is much appreciated.
Liam	05/27/11	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Michael Troy

2012-04-13 Name calling by teacher:

Hi Ron, First, please keep in mind that I cannot provide legal advice in this forum. For that, you would need to speak with an attorney licensed in your state. I will say generally that unprofessional

2012-04-10 scrutiny:

Hi Mike, I'm not permitted to provide legal advice in this forum. For that you would need speak with an attorney licensed in your State. That said, I'm happy to address the subject in general terms

2012-03-12 legal rights for all people:

Generally speaking, one cannot be sided merely for using profanity. Profanity is generally considered protected speech. Courts have permitted schools to take action against students using profanity.

2012-01-25 Supreme court:

Hi Colby, The main way the Supreme Court is different from any other is that it cannot be overturned. It sits as the top of the heap as far as the various State and federal courts are concerned.

2011-11-11 Name of a court case:

Hello, I'm familiar with the incident, but I don't think it ever resulted in litigation. Cameron was given one day's suspension for his actions, accepted the punishment, and moved on with his life

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