Wilkinson Stekloff associate Logan Page was recently profiled by The American Lawyer’s Litigation Daily for his leadership in developing a unique appellate practice that has broadened the firm’s pro bono impact and created significant opportunities for other associates. Drawing on his experience while clerking, Logan identified a recurring statutory issue in prisoner civil rights cases under the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) and has now built a practice around challenging trial court dismissals invoking the PLRA’s “three strikes” rule, which allows a judge to bar prisoners with three prior qualifying dismissals from proceeding in forma pauperis. “Seeing folks try to navigate that part of the court process is affecting,” said Page. “That’s a really clean statutory interpretation issue that stuck with me as I came back into practice.” With support from Pro Bono Chair Jeremy Barber, Logan now leads a growing team of associates who review, brief, and argue appeals …
Wilkinson Stekloff Secures Appellate Victory Protecting Access to Courts for Incarcerated Individuals
September 22, 2025
Wilkinson Stekloff achieved another important pro bono victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, securing reversal of a district court’s dismissal of an incarcerated individual’s civil rights complaint under the Prison Litigation Reform Act’s (“PLRA”) three-strikes rule. The appeal was led by associates Logan Page and Daniel Cook. The case arose after a Georgia district court denied our client the ability to proceed in forma pauperis and dismissed his complaint for non-payment of the filing fee, concluding that four prior lawsuits constituted “strikes” under the PLRA. Through briefing, Logan and Daniel demonstrated that at least two of those dismissals could not be considered strikes. The Eleventh Circuit agreed, reversing the district court’s judgment and remanding for further proceedings. This result builds on Logan’s prior appellate success before the Sixth Circuit in 2024, where the court unanimously vacated a similar PLRA dismissal following his oral argument. Logan …
The 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll Recognized 16 Wilkinson Stekloff Attorneys
May 2, 2025
The District of Columbia Courts, in partnership with the D.C. Access to Justice Commission and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, recognized 16 Wilkinson Stekloff attorneys on its 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. Established in 2011, the Honor Roll recognizes attorneys who have dedicated 50 or more hours to pro bono service, with those performing 100 or more hours receiving High Honors distinction. These honorees make a significant impact by providing critical legal assistance to indigent individuals, under-resourced small businesses, and vital community-based nonprofits. The Wilkinson Stekloff attorneys recognized include: Tania Martinez, Associate (High Honors)Mikaela Meyer, Associate (High Honors)Logan Page, Associate (High Honors)Dhruti Patel, Associate (High Honors)Jenna Pavelec, Associate (High Honors)Quinton Weinstein, Associate (High Honors)Jeremy Barber, PartnerKieran Gostin, PartnerRakesh Kilaru, PartnerSarah Neuman, PartnerMatthew Skanchy, CounselAnthony Ferrara, AssociateElizabeth Keys, AssociateKellen McCoy, AssociateDeon McCray, AssociateJasper Primack, Associate Pro bono representation is woven into the fabric of Wilkinson Stekloff. Since its founding …
Wilkinson Stekloff Prevails in Appeals for Incarcerated Individuals Pursuing Deprivation of Rights Actions
December 9, 2024
Wilkinson Stekloff recently prevailed in two pro bono matters related to the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act’s (PLRA) three-strikes rule, which bars prisoner plaintiffs from proceeding in a civil action without payment of filing fees, or in forma pauperis, if the prisoner has three or more times brought an action or appeal that was dismissed as frivolous, malicious, or failing to state a claim. Associates Logan Page and Dhruti Patel represented an incarcerated individual in his appeal challenging the dismissal of an action against Michigan state correctional facility employees who allegedly withheld medical treatment for his multiple sclerosis. In its dismissal, the District Court for the Western District of Michigan found that the three-strikes rule disqualified the client from proceeding in forma pauperis. Logan and Dhruti successfully disputed two of the client’s three assessed strikes, arguing that some of the claims in each action were dismissed on grounds not enumerated in …
11 Wilkinson Stekloff Attorneys Recognized in 2023 D.C. Pro Bono Honor Roll
June 17, 2024
D.C. Courts, in partnership with the D.C. Access to Justice Commission and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, honored 11 Wilkinson Stekloff attorneys in its 2023 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. The Honor Roll, which is jointly sponsored by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of D.C., recognizes attorneys who provide 50 or more hours of pro bono services or 100 or more hours of service for the High Honors category. These honorees played a vital role in providing desperately needed legal representation to those living in poverty and/or to disadvantaged small businesses and community-based nonprofits that are critical to the economic well-being of our community. The Wilkinson Stekloff attorneys recognized include: Matthew Skanchy, Counsel (High Honors) Hannah Bedard, Associate (High Honors) Elizabeth Keys, Associate (High Honors) Robert Laird, Associate (High Honors) Logan Page, Associate (High Honors) Jeremy Barber, Partner Rakesh Kilaru, Partner Anastasia Pastan, Counsel Anthony Ferrara, Associate Mikaela Meyer, Associate Jenna Pavelec, …
Seven Associates Join Wilkinson Stekloff
January 17, 2023
Wilkinson Stekloff is pleased to announce the addition of seven associates. The new class includes a Rhodes Scholar, a former SCOTUS law clerk, and five other highly accomplished attorneys who all share a commitment to trial work and pro bono service. “Our firm is committed to developing the next generation of trial lawyers and giving them meaningful trial experience and client exposure. We are excited to welcome this talented group to our team,” said Beth Wilkinson, founding partner, Wilkinson Stekloff. “We are proud to have this new class join our firm, and look forward to their many contributions and supporting them in their professional development as they start this next chapter of their careers,” said Founding Partner Brian Stekloff. The new WS associates include: Emily Clarke Before joining the firm, Emily was a law clerk to the Honorable D. Michael Fisher of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third …