Waples & Hanger
Law PracticeIndiana, United States1 Employees
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Waples & Hanger is a small law practice focused on civil rights and constitutional law. The firm represents individuals harmed by governmental wrongdoing and pursues civil rights litigation across a range of issues, including false arrests, police misconduct, and inhumane prison conditions, as well as denial of medical or mental health care for incarcerated people. It also handles cases touching on wrongful death, failure to protect, and constitutional concerns such as equal protection, First Amendment rights, and the rights of vulnerable groups including children, ethnic and racial minorities, and individuals with disabilities. In addition to litigation, the firm allocates resources to advance children's legal rights through legislative advocacy and professional association work, supplementing its legal practice with policy-focused efforts. It maintains dedicated resources and information related to the rights of children and to the broader field of children and the law.