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Expertise
I will answer questions relating to discrimination law or the 14th Amendment, sexual harrassment, etc. But I can`t give specific legal advice involving specific cases you might have.
Experience in the area
I have worked as an attorney in this area, including several landmark cases involving racial preferences (such as Hopwood v. Texas).
Organizations
Former Attorney with the Center for Individual Rights.
Publications
Washington Times
Washington Post
Education/Credentials
JD from University of Michigan Law School
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | 09/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Fast & clear response. |
| shasta | 09/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Terri | 08/20/09 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | |
| Demetrius | 08/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Mr. Troy for the clear, knowledgable ..... |
| Som | 07/23/09 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Thank you very much |
Recent Answers from Michael Troy
2009-11-11 Renting to Illegal Aliens:
There is no US law that requires landlords to determine the status of possible illegal alien. In fact, landlords may be found to be discriminating if they refuse to rent. I think I mentioned in an earlier
2009-10-24 ADA versus Affirmative Action:
The ADA is a specific law designed to give special employment and housing rights to the disabled. Affirmative action is a general concept that says certain groups, usually women or minorities, but can
2009-08-20 hate crime:
Disability may be covered by some hate crime laws, but even it it was, your disability would have to be the motivation for the other party's actions. Rather, it sounds like their motivation is that they
2009-08-19 "hate Crime":
Hi Terri, Sorry to hear about your situation. Please keep in mind that I cannot provide specific legal advice in this forum. For that, you would need to speak with an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction
2009-08-18 harassment:
I cannot comment directly in this forum on whether a specific incident constitutes a violation of law in this forum. For such legal advice you would need to speak with an attorney licensed in your area
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