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Constitutional Law Attorneys in Pennsylvania

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.

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David RudovskyAttorney

David Rudovsky

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Kairys, Rudovsky, Messing, Feinberg & Lin LLP

📍Philadelphia, PA
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Civil Rights · Constitutional Law · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction

David Rudovsky is one of the most distinguished civil rights attorneys in the United States, with a career spanning more than five decades dedicated to challenging police misconduct, government abuse, and violations of c... 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.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury2 years

42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5522(a)

Written notice of intent to bring suit must be filed within 6 months for claims against local agencies under the Pennsylvania Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Pennsylvania has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.