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 litigation, representing individuals and groups denied equal access to education, medical care, reasonable accommodations for disabilities, fair employment, fair housing, and public accommodations.

Recent News

TPM and the Young Center File FOIA Lawsuit for the Center for Family Representation to Obtain Information About the Government’s Practices Regarding Parents in ICE Custody

TPM is Co-Counsel in a Suit to Compel Prompt Treatment for People in Florida Found Incompetent to Stand Trial 

The Salazar Consent Decree Has Ended. Its Legacy Continues Through a New Settlement Agreement and Nonprofit Grant Opportunity

Notice of Public Access Telephone Line for the August 13, 2026, Fairness Hearing in Salazar v. District of Columbia

July 30 Deadline to Object to the Salazar Settlement Agreement

TPM Files FOIA Action for the Young Center to Obtain Information About Government Guidance to Immigration Judges that Fast-Tracks Children’s Removal Proceedings

Notice to Plaintiff Class in DL v. District of Columbia

Todd Gluckman Testifies Before the D.C. Council Committee of the Whole about Special Education Issues in DL v. District of Columbia

Update on Salazar v. District of Columbia Class Action

TPM Files FOIA Action for Journalist Mark Betancourt to Obtain Information About Trump Administration Practices Regarding Pregnant Unaccompanied Minors

Margy Kohn Honored as COPAA Champion

D.C. Council Sues the Mayor Seeking Budget-Related Documents

D.C. Court Holds the District of Columbia in Contempt for Withholding Budget Records

TPM Informs the Superior Court that Mayor Bowser Continues to Flout the Court’s Open Government Orders

Notice to Plaintiff Class in DL v. District of Columbia

TPM and CLASI Secure Settlement with Delaware Department of Education to Protect Rights of Incarcerated Students with Disabilities

TPM Partner Todd Gluckman Testifies Before the D.C. Council Committee of the Whole Related to Special Education and Budgetary Issues Related to DL v. District of Columbia and TPM v. DC

NOTICE TO DC MEDICAID RECIPIENTS

Call Terris, Pravlik & Millian at (202) 682-0578 if you have been denied DC Medicaid coverage for your prescription medications but did not receive a written notice explaining the denial. We may be able to offer free legal assistance. Please note that our legal representation of you will not begin until you sign a retainer agreement with us. We are currently only able to assist individuals with DC Medicaid prescription coverage issues when they do not receive notice of a denial and their appeal rights.