Kline & Specter is dedicated to upholding the rule of law and ensuring constitutional rights are protected. That means taking on cases and causes that advance and protect our nation’s democracy and our state and federal constitutions.
When rights are infringed upon, when political leaders attempt to intimidate and squash dissent, the only calculation that matters is doing the right thing.
Kline & Specter has a long history of advancing causes that help make society safer and better. The firm has fought for such basic rights as the right to a trial by jury and against unconstitutional measures like the statutory caps on verdicts against state agencies in Pennsylvania that prevent injured plaintiffs from being made whole.
Most recently, the firm has been a vocal opponent to President Trump’s unconstitutional executive orders targeting law firms. The firm contributed to and signed amicus briefs in support of law firms fighting the orders, and it wrote and filed amicus briefs on behalf of law students nationwide, Susman Godfrey, as well as Jenner & Block.
As those briefs point out, the executive orders targeting law firms are reprisals against law firms for “taking up representations disfavored by those in control of the executive branch.” If left in place, the briefs argue, the executive orders will weaken America’s legal system and radically alter the profession.
Kline & Specter co-founder Shanin Specter, who has spoken out and organized against Trump’s executive orders targeting law firms, said: “This is a character test moment for every lawyer and law firm. We stand united with Big Law — who are often our adversaries in civil litigation — to oppose this illegal targeting of law firms.”
In addition, the firm has:
- Fought for the right to vote in fair and free elections
- Contributed financially to centers at law schools that are committed to the preservation of democracy
- Worked to preserve the independence of Pennsylvania’s courts and judiciary
- Helped lead efforts to protect the rights of citizens and businesses to safe streets and sidewalks
