Hiring a Security Clearance Lawyer
Published : February 24, 2025
We often meet with civilian federal employees, military personnel and government contractors nationwide facing potential or actual security clearance issues. Many of the potential clients we meet with ask us what security clearance lawyers do and why they may need to hire one. Many individuals also ask what the appropriate time is in which to […]
Outside Employment and Security Clearances
Published : February 21, 2025
Federal employees are often subject to strict guidelines regarding outside employment, particularly when it comes to maintaining a security clearance. While outside employment can be an important source of income and professional development, it can also present significant risks for federal employees, especially those holding sensitive positions. Engaging in certain types of outside employment or […]
Alcohol Issues and Security Clearances
Published : February 21, 2025
One of the more frequent issues that arises in the context of security clearance investigations involves alcohol abuse or over-consumption of alcohol by federal employees, military employees and government contractors. This is regulated by Adjudicative Guideline G for those holding or seeking a security clearance. This article discusses the issues that many individuals face with […]
Understanding the EEO Process for Federal Employees
Published : February 21, 2025
Review of Formal Complaint After Submission After it is submitted, the Agency will begin to review the grounds of the EEO complaint. The Agency will then either accept the claims for investigation or dismiss some or all of them based on procedural grounds. In accepting claims, the Agency will send you an acceptance letter listing […]
Return to Work Order for Federal Employees
Published : January 30, 2025
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum (PM) directing federal agencies to, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis, provided that the department and agency heads shall make […]
Workplace Investigations for Virginia Employees
Published : November 11, 2024
When an employee has been accused of engaging in workplace misconduct, an employer will sometimes conduct an administrative or internal investigation. Some reasons why employers investigate employees include discrimination complaints, threats against others, safety problems, whistleblower allegations and workplace theft. This article focuses on workplace investigations for Virginia employees. We represent Virginia employees in all […]
Security Clearance Lawyers Nationwide
Published : November 8, 2024
Security Clearance Representation Nationwide Welcome to the law firm of Berry and Berry, PLLC in the Metropolitan, Washington D.C. area. We specialize in the nationwide legal representation of individuals in security clearance matters. We have represented thousands of clients across the country in their security clearance matters for over 25 years. Our goal is to […]
Workplace Investigations in Virginia
Published : June 30, 2024
Our Virginia Employment Lawyers defend Virginia employees in employment investigations involving employee alleged misconduct. This article talks about the issues involved when an employer conducts an investigation in the workplace. Virginia employers (and employers in other states) usually conduct workplace investigations into employee complaints because they can face legal consequences (or more severe consequences) if […]
Using the MSPB’s Online Appeal System
Published : June 18, 2024
Merit Systems Protection Board Online Appeals The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) recently overhauled its electronic appeal system, e-Appeal. The new system is now the only way to electronically file MSPB cases as of October 2023. When pursuing a case before the MSPB, it is therefore important for a federal employee to understand the latest […]
OPM Disability Retirement Reconsideration
Published : June 12, 2024
Representing Current and Federal Employees in OPM Disability Reconsideration Appeals for Over 25 Years Our federal retirement lawyers represent current and former federal employees nationwide seeking reconsideration following a disability retirement denial by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). We represent federal employees in their retirement matters before their federal agencies and OPM. It is […]
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