DIA Security Clearance Process
Published : August 24, 2025
Our security clearance attorneys represent government contractors and federal employees in the security clearance process at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Each federal agency is different in evaluating security clearance issues and the DIA is no different. The DIA security clearance appeals process is initially governed by Executive Order 12698, which delegates clearance processing to the […]
Handling Protected Information Under Guideline K
Published : August 2, 2025
It is very critical for security clearance holders to both handle and protect classified and other sensitive information properly. Improper handling of protected information can (and often does) cost security clearance holders their security clearance. Adjudicative Guideline K of the Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD 4) governs the safeguarding and management of classified, sensitive, and […]
Drug Use and Security Clearance Issues
Published : July 25, 2025
Illegal drug use and misuse can be a crucial factor in obtaining or maintaining a security clearance. Adjudicative Guideline H of the Security Executive Agency Directive (SEAD) governs drug involvement and substance misuse. Drug use refers to the illegal use of a substance or the misuse of a legal drug in a way that deviates […]
Security Clearance Reciprocity
Published : July 19, 2025
Security clearance reciprocity is a federal government policy that allows security clearance holders to move between government agencies without undergoing a new security clearance investigation. By speeding up the process of obtaining a new security clearance at a new agency, reciprocity enhances national security without requiring a new security clearance investigation. It also saves the […]
Foreign Influence Issues and Security Clearances
Published : July 17, 2025
Our law firm represents federal employees, military personnel and government contractors in security clearance issues involving foreign influence and preference. Foreign influence concerns have always been a major security concern because there are potential risks when a clearance holder or applicant’s family or close friends are subject to potential duress or influence by a foreign […]
Tax Issues for Security Clearance Holders
Published : June 27, 2025
As security clearance attorneys, we frequently represent individuals whose tax issues have placed their cleared careers at risk. One of the most commonly overlooked risks to a security clearance is unresolved tax debt or filing issues. Tax-related security clearance issues affect both federal employees and government contractors. While many people understand that an arrest could […]
Understanding Giglio and Its Consequences for Law Enforcement Officers
Published : June 13, 2025
We defend federal and local (Virginia, DC, Maryland) law enforcement officers and supervisors in integrity issues. As you know, integrity is the cornerstone of law enforcement. The public’s trust, the judicial system’s reliability, and the pursuit of justice all depend on the credibility of those sworn to uphold the law. Yet, a single lie or […]
NRO Security Clearance Process
Published : June 11, 2025
Our security clearance attorneys represent government contractors and federal employees in the security clearance process at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Each federal agency is different in evaluating security clearance issues, and the NRO is no different. The NRO introduces some unique concepts in their security clearance appeals process. The NRO security clearance appeals process […]
Virginia Employee Workplace Investigations
Published : May 13, 2025
We represent employees in Virginia in employment investigations involving employee alleged misconduct. When you are notified that you may be the subject of a workplace investigation, it is important to seek legal advice and possible representation from a Virginia employment lawyer. It is always difficult for an employee to be notified that they are the subject […]
14 Tips for Federal Employee EEO Complaints
Published : May 13, 2025
We represent numerous employees in the Federal Employee EEO complaint process. The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint process for federal employees can be challenging, especially if you’re experiencing discrimination or harassment. It is important to understand your federal employee rights as you move forward with your complaint. While each case is different, here are 14 […]
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