Voting Rights · 1982
Successfully challenged the discriminatory at-large voting system, securing a historic 6–3 ruling that allowed courts to infer discriminatory intent from circumstantial evidence.
Redistricting · 2003
Returned to the Supreme Court to defend Georgia's redistricting plan, establishing the importance of "influence districts" in protecting minority political power.
Redistricting · 1995
Argued before the Supreme Court in defense of race-conscious redistricting for Georgia's 11th Congressional District in one of the most significant redistricting cases in U.S. history.
Voting Rights · 1975
First Fifth Circuit case to rule that at-large elections could be challenged under the Constitution where they diminished minority voting strength.
Civil Rights · 2012
Won a landmark 6–1 decision establishing the constitutional right of disabled plaintiffs to be present in the courtroom during the liability phase of their trial.
Criminal Defense · 1979–1980
Successfully defended Atlanta City Council member against federal charges of bribery and perjury, ending in a total acquittal on all counts.
Environmental · 2009
Successfully stopped construction of coal-burning power plant.
Voting Rights · 1982
Won Thomas County voting rights case after 10 years of litigation and multiple appeals.
Criminal Defense · 1983
Successful defense of McIntosh County Commissioner accused of receiving a bribe.
Land Use · 1983–1987
Successfully represented coalition of 23 neighborhoods opposing construction of freeway through Atlanta.