Federal Litigation

When your rights, business, or future are at stake in federal court, you need a lawyer who understands the system and isn’t afraid to fight.

We represent individuals and businesses in high-stakes federal litigation, including civil rights claims, constitutional violations, government misconduct, business disputes, and federal statutory violations.

Why Choose Us

We don’t take every case. But when we do, we commit fully.
Attorney Sauve Sonkey is licensed in multiple federal courts and brings a prosecutor’s precision and a strategist’s mind to every federal case. We don’t waste time, we build clean, focused claims designed to survive dismissal and drive toward justice.

What We Handle

  • Civil Rights Lawsuits under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

  • Federal Employment Discrimination (Title VII, ADA, FMLA)

  • Government Misconduct & Due Process Violations

  • Whistleblower Retaliation

  • Breach of Contract involving federal parties or interstate disputes

  • FOIA & Federal Administrative Appeals

  • Wrongful incarceration or parole violations

  • Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) actions

Where We Practice

We are licensed in the following federal courts:

  • U.S. District Court – District of Utah

  • U.S. District Court – Southern District of Texas

  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court – District of Utah

  • More pending admissions

Remote representation is available. We use secure systems to serve clients nationwide.

Ready to Move Forward?

Complete the intake form below.

We’ll review your responses and, if your case qualifies, we will contact you with a custom quote and retainer agreement.

Federal Litigation FAQ

📌 Do you review documents before payment?
No. A $1,500 minimum retainer is required before we review any court filings, evidence, or legal records.

📌 What types of federal cases do you handle?

  • Civil rights violations under § 1983

  • Federal employment discrimination

  • Constitutional and due process violations

  • Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

  • Wrongful incarceration

  • Federal business disputes (select cases)

📌 Do you take contingency cases?
No. Federal litigation is billed hourly or by flat fee. We only offer contingency in rare cases, and it must be agreed upon in writing.

📌 Are you licensed in my federal court?
We’re admitted in:

  • District of Utah

  • Southern District of Texas

  • Pending New Jersey

  • We can appear pro hac vice in other districts if needed.

📌 How do I get started?

  1. Submit the intake form

  2. We review within 1–2 business days

  3. If accepted, you’ll receive a retainer agreement (starting at $1,500)