Constitutional Law Attorneys in Georgia
Constitutional law attorneys handle cases where a government official violated rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, including your right to free speech, to be free from unreasonable searches, and to equal protection under the law. These attorneys argue that what happened to you was not just wrong — it was unconstitutional.
AttorneyBenjamin L. Crump
Nationally acclaimed attorney Ben Crump is one of the most recognized and impactful civil rights figures in the United States. He has built a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement agencies, municipalities,... Read More →
AttorneyGerald A. Griggs
Gerald A. Griggs is a prominent Atlanta-based civil rights attorney and a leading voice in the fight against police misconduct, racial injustice, and government accountability in Georgia and beyond. A graduate of Howard ... Read More →
State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits
For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.
Ga. Code Ann. § 9-3-33
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Ga. Code Ann. § 36-33-5
Ante litem (pre-suit) notice required within 6 months for municipal claims. State claims require notice within 12 months under Ga. Code Ann. § 50-21-26.
Georgia has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.