Is a plaintiff entitled to its attorney's fees if it prevails in a U.S.C 1983 federal action against the government for violation of constit...

Question

Is a plaintiff entitled to its attorney's fees if it prevails in a U.S.C 1983 federal action against the government for violation of constitutional rights?

Answer

Yes. The Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act of 1976 provides that a plaintiff who prevails in a section 1983 action is entitled to recover attorneys' fees.

Answer

Yes, subject to the discretion of the judge in determining how much you get. Remember only attorneys representing you get fees, not pro pers.