J. Whitfield Larrabee is a sole practitioner in Brookline, Massachusetts. The firm concentrates on civil rights and constitutional litigation, initiative petitions and referendums, election and political law, and other matters involving significant questions of individual rights and governmental power.

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As a small, independent practice, the firm is able to give particular attention to matters that present important or unusual legal issues. The practice is especially interested in cases that protect individual liberty, challenge unlawful exercises of governmental authority, strengthen democratic institutions, or establish legal principles with significance beyond the immediate dispute.

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The firm also assists individuals and organizations seeking to use initiative petitions and referendums to address matters of substantial public concern, including protection of the environment, economic fairness, voting and democratic rights, human and immigrants’ rights, healthcare and housing, workers’ rights, and the protection and welfare of animals.

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The practice is guided by a commitment to individual liberty, equality under law, accountable government, democratic participation, and the use of law as an instrument for constructive social change.

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