Archive profile
Public-interest law firm founded in 1973 that litigates around limited government, property rights, separation of powers and individual liberty. PLF says it was founded by members of Ronald Reagan’s California staff.
Why this entry is in the archive
An early example of permanent conservative/libertarian public-interest litigation infrastructure operating outside election campaigns.
Timeline
- Permanent public-interest litigation capacity
Pacific Legal Foundation is founded in California, creating a durable litigation organization focused on limited government and individual liberty.
Relationship records
Edwin Meese III → Pacific Legal Foundation
Heritage credits Meese with helping form the first freedom-based public-interest law firm · 1973
Evidence status: documented