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On March 6, 2025, the President of the United States issued an executive order effectively stripping the attorneys at Perkins Coies, LLP, of their ability to represent clients in disputes with the United States government. The executive order also prevents members and employees of that law firm from even entering federal buildings. Later, the President took the same action against other law firms, while also exacting concessions from less self-respecting law firms who chose to protect their own financial interests rather than stand up for the rule of law in America. This action by the President was based largely on the lawyers' "offense" of having honorably and lawfully represented Hillary Clinton and other perceived opponents of the current President. Perkins Coies and three other firms chose to fight this unconstitutional action in court rather than capitulating to the President. Over 500 law firms from around the country, led initially by former United States Solicitor General Donald Verrilli, filed a brief in support of Perkins Coie. Ezkovich & Co., LLC, joined these other prestigious law firms around the country who believe the rule of law is what has, and continues to, make this country strong and honorable. Our law firm joined the filing of an amici curiae brief in Washington, D.C., supporting the fundamental right of Americans to be represented by counsel of their choosing, and to remain free from the threat of punitive action by the Executive branch of government. The law firms who stood up to the abuse of power won in the district court. We are now continuing our stand as the government appeals its losses.

• 2. Government's Original Brief on Appeal
  
• 1. Brief of Amici Curiae 504 Law Firms, Filing Document 63-1 in Perkins Coie, LLP v. United States Department of Justice, Civil Action No. 25-716, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.