providing legal services in the public interest since 1970
Mineral King Valley (subject of Sierra Club v. Morton), courtesy of Earthjustice
Dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services to those who cannot afford to pay usual attorneys’ fees
Based in the District of Columbia, our firm specializes in complex federal litigation in the public interest. Since its establishment in 1970, in the early days of the environmental movement, our firm has been a pioneer in environmental litigation, setting landmark precedents in the federal courts — including the United States Supreme Court.
Our firm has also been a leader in civil rights and employment, representing individuals and groups denied fair employment, fair housing, voting rights, medical care, religious accommodation, and disability rights.
recent news
TPM Is Pleased to Announce that Sarah A. Adams Has Become a Partner
TPM Mourns the Loss of Edward L. Lloyd, Our Great Friend, Co-Counsel, and Environmental Stalwart
Notice to Plaintiff Class in DL v. District of Columbia
TPM Mourns the Passing of Our Friend and Colleague Bruce A. Bell, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE
District of Columbia Now Requiring Medicaid Beneficiaries to Renew Their Coverage
Message Regarding COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Notice to Plaintiff Class in DL v. District of Columbia
TPM Fights for Public Access to Budget Documents in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals
TPM Receives Outstanding Achievement Award from Washington Lawyers’ Committee
Notice to Plaintiff Class in DL v. District of Columbia
TPM Announces Stephanie Madison as Newest Partner
Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Ordering DC to End IDEA Violations at the DC Jail Within 15 Days
The US Department of Justice Submits Statement of Interest in DC Jail case
NOTICE TO DC MEDICAID RECIPIENTS
Call Terris, Pravlik & Millian for free advice and/or free legal help with your DC Medicaid problem at (202) 682-0578. Please note that our legal representation of you will not begin until you sign a retainer agreement with us.
current class actions
Our firm is litigating class actions on behalf of Medicaid recipients and children and young adults with special needs
Charles H. v. District of Columbia
Class action filed in April 2021 challenging the District of Columbia’s failure to provide special education services and a free and appropriate public education to students at the DC Jail during the COVID-19 pandemic. The plaintiffs allege that the District is failing to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and District of Columbia law.
Brown v. District of Columbia
Class action filed in December 2010 challenging the District of Columbia’s failure adequately to assist Medicaid beneficiaries living in nursing facilities to transition to the community where they can live less restricted lives in violation of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in Olmstead v. LC ex rel. Zimring, 527 U.S. 581 (1999).
Maldonado v. District of Columbia (formerly known as N.B. v. District of Columbia)
Putative class action filed in September 2010 challenging the District of Columbia’s systemic failure to provide timely and adequate individualized written notice to persons whose prescriptions are denied Medicaid payment at the pharmacy.
D.L. v. District of Columbia
Class action filed in July 2005 challenging the District of Columbia’s systemic failure to provide, and failure timely to provide, special education and related services to three-to-five-year-old children.
Class action filed in March 1993 challenging the District of Columbia’s failure to implement the Medicaid program in accordance with federal law and the Constitution. DC Medicaid recipients may obtain free legal assistance from our law firm for certain Medicaid problems: recertifying for Medicaid, obtaining reimbursement if they pay out-of-pocket or are billed for expenses that should have been covered by Medicaid, and obtaining services for any child receiving Medicaid up to the age of 21.
Salazar v. District of Columbia
Mineral King Valley, courtesy of Earthjustice
