A Civil Rights Law Firm in St. Louis
“In the struggle for justice, the only reward is the opportunity to be in the struggle.” – Frederick Douglass
OUR PRACTICE
One of the strongest bonds a lawyer can draw on is the very reason for everyone being in court in the first place — to right a wrong.
Employment Law
We represent employees in claims for employment discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, compensation, and reasonable accommodation issues.
Education Law
We have handled every aspect of school law and special education. We exclusively represent either parents or organizations serving children or adults with disabilities and including these areas as well.
Civil Rights Law
Our firm is dedicated to opposing all types of discrimination in educational settings and protecting our client’s rights to free speech, liberty, due process, and equal protection of the laws.
OUR ATTORNEYS
People have a pretty good sense of whether they have been treated right or wrong. People have a sense in their stomach, they know it and they should call us. They should do something and we will help them.
THOMAS E. KENNEDY III
Thomas E. Kennedy III has built a career fighting injustice and advocating for the rights of the marginalized. His commitment to improving systems that serve the poor and disabled is proven by his zealous advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities, foster children, and minorities in the workplace.
SARAH JANE HUNT
Sarah Jane Hunt has experience representing plaintiffs in civil rights, employment and special education disputes. She also has extensive experience representing individuals in collective and class actions relating to unpaid wages and overtime under both the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour laws.
Expertise you can trust
Our Firm: Staff Videos
Watch and listen to Tom Kennedy, Sarah Jane Hunt, and Althea Respess talk about what motivates them in their work and their dedication to our firm.
Client Testimonials
Latest News & Posts
Lawsuit Challenges White House Cuts to $1 Billion in Mental Health Funding
Sixteen states recently filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its plan to terminate more than $1 billion in federal funding for school-based mental health services. The coalition of states, from California to New York, accuses the Department of...
MacArthur Justice Center Files Amicus Brief Supporting Human Rights Lawsuit Against Missouri Department of Youth Services
Recently, the MacArthur Justice Center filed a federal amicus brief in the Western District of Missouri supporting a human rights lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Youth Services (DYS). The lawsuit argues that DYS should be considered a place of accommodation...
Department of Education Dismisses Thousands of Civil Rights Cases
The Education Department is rapidly dismissing civil rights complaints as the White House continues to shrink the department’s operations. According to court documents filed in early July, the Office of Civil Rights dismissed over 3,400 of the 4,833 complaints it...
Case Questionnaires
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