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Our Case Results

Harris v. Department of the Army
A federal jury awarded maximum damages to a former Army employee who was fired after complaining about race discrimination.
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Complainant v. Department of the Army, EEOC No. 531-2021-00187X
Army agreed to settle a national origin discrimination case where the supervisor told the employee to "go back to the border."
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Abrams v. District of Columbia
D.C. Metropolitan Police Department agreed to settle background investigator's lawsuit under the D.C. Whistleblower Protection Act.
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Lynne E. v. Department of Veterans Affairs
EEOC concluded that the Department of Veterans Affairs subjected our client to sexual orientation discrimination.
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Security Clearance: National Archives
National Archives and Record Administration concluded that employee did not mishandle classified information.
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Federal Employee Discipline: Internal Revenue Service
IRS reduced proposed removal to three-day suspension for charge of improperly accessing taxpayer information.
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Security Clearance: Department of the Air Force
Air Force rescinded Notice of Intent to revoke security clearance based on Guideline E: Personal Conduct.
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Federal Employee Discipline: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection rescinded proposed removals for conduct unbecoming and lack of candor.
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Norbert K. v. Department of State
EEOC reinstated federal employee's complaint of race and national origin discrimination, noting the nationwide increase in reports of harassment against Asian Americans.
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Michelle T. v. Office of the Director of National Intelligence
The EEOC reversed the dismissal of a federal contractor's discrimination complaint.
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Carleen L. v. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded our client $125,000 following sexual assault by a supervisor.
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Defeating a notice seeking to revoke the clearance of our client
We successfully maintained our client’s security clearance after the Department of Defense issued notice that it would be revoked.  
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EEOC reversed NCIS’s removal for medical inability
EEOC administrative judge ordered NCIS to return our client to work with back pay, attorney's fees, and other damages after it wrongfully found he was medically unfit for his job.
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Department of Homeland Security rescinded proposed suspension
Department of Homeland Security rescinded a proposed 7-day suspension following our written and oral response.
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MSPB reversed USDA’s removal for medical inability
The MSPB ordered the USDA to reinstate our client with back pay after finding the agency's fitness for duty evaluation was invalid.
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NIH failed to provide reasonable accommodations
The EEOC found that the National institutes of Health failed to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability.
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VA admitted retaliating against employee for EEO activity
Veterans Affairs issued a Final Agency Decision (FAD), admitting that a supervisor against our client for engaging in protected EEO activity.
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DC Court of Appeals victory in perceived discrimination case
The DC Superior Court ruled against our client in a perceived disability discrimination case. The DC Court of Appeals vacated the decision.
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MSPB reversed VA removal for medical inability
Despite the client's medical inability, an MSPB judge reversed the removal because Veterans Affairs failed to search for a reassignment.
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Air Force reinstated nurse’s hospital privileges
The U.S. Air Force reinstated our client to her position as a nurse and did not revoke her hospital privileges.
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Virginia court awarded unpaid wages to nurse practitioner
A Fairfax County judge awarded our client unpaid wages, liquidated damages, and attorney's fees.
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EEOC hearing granted in CBP discrimination case
An EEOC judge denied Customs and Border Protection's request for summary judgment and ordered a hearing on discrimination claims.
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EEOC punished Navy for delayed investigation
An EEOC judge ruled in our client's favor to punish the Navy for failing to promptly investigate discrimination and retaliation claims.
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Suitability: General Services Administration
General Services Administration found employee to be suitable for federal employment, despite prior drug and alcohol use.
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EEOC hearing granted in DoD discrimination case
An EEOC administrative judge denied the Department of Defense's request for summary judgment and scheduled a hearing on claims of discrimination and retaliation.
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VA admits sexual harassment and retaliation
The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Final Agency Decision, concluding that our client was subjected to illegal sexual harassment and retaliation. 
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Army employee obtained Top Secret clearance
The Army granted our client a Top Secret clearance after we responded to charges of personal conduct and IT misuse.
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OPM issued positive suitability decision
OPM found our client suitable for federal employment after we responded to charges of misconduct and dishonesty.
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Smithsonian rescinded proposed removal
The Smithsonian rescinded a proposed removal after we responded to the charge of medical inability.
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OPM reversed denial of disability retirement
OPM reversed its initial decision and granted disability retirement benefits after we filed a request for reconsideration.
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Habash v. Department of Education
An MSPB administrative judge ruled in our client's favor in a whistleblower retaliation case.
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DoD reinstated security clearance after hearing
The Department of Defense reinstated our client's clearance after a hearing on charges of security violations and personal conduct.
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EEOC reinstated sexual harassment claims
The Office of Federal Appeals granted our appeal and ordered Veterans Affairs to reinstate our clients' sexual harassment claims.
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Gouse v. District of Columbia
We obtained a significant settlement in a non-selection and wrongful termination case against DC Department of Behavioral Health.
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DoD reinstated clearance after DOHA hearing
DOHA reinstated security clearance, despite charges of criminal conduct and security violations
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Murray H v. Smithsonian Institution
OFO victory reversing dismissal of discrimination complaint and ordering investigation of claims
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Army & Air Force Exchange rescinded reprimand
The Hearing Examiner rescinded the letter of reprimand that the Army & Air Force Exchange Service issued to our client.
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Nashnoush v. Guidance Residential
Defeated summary judgement in FMLA discrimination case in EDVA
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DC court issued TRO against client’s harasser
The D.C. Superior Court granted our request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against our client's harasser.
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State Department found client suitable
State Department rescinded proposed negative suitability action for charges of prior drug use
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DHS reinstated security clearance
DHS reinstated security clearance, despite charges of unauthorized use of government equipment and IT misuse
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DHS rescinded proposed removal
DHS rescinded proposed removal based on alleged misconduct
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U.S. Marshals Service
Rescission of proposed suspension
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Al-Saffy v. USDA
USDA paid $382,500 to settle our client's discrimination and retaliation claims.
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Employer ordered to pay arbitration costs
AAA required employer to pay all arbitration costs
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Louvenia v. U.S. Department of the Navy
EEOC award reversing agency decision dismissing our client's complaint and ordering reinstatement of claims
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Woodrow v. U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
EEOC victory reversing agency decision and reinstating claims under the ADEA
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Britt S. v. U.S. Department of the Navy
EEOC victory reversing dismissal of our client's discrimination complaint
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Lott v. U.S. Department of the Navy, et al.
EEOC victory after a three-day hearing on retaliation claims
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Weller v. General Services Administration
MSPB award of reinstatement and 19 months' back pay
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Jane Doe v. D.C. Superior Court
Award of reinstatement and back pay in wrongful termination case
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Bonds v. U.S. Department of Labor
EEOC award of monetary damages in a non-selection race discrimination case
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Schiappa v. Office of the Architect of the Capitol
Office of Compliance award of monetary damages and reasonable accommodations
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Lowery v. Office of the Architect of the Capitol
Office of Compliance award of compensatory damages and attorney's fees in race discrimination case
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Smith v. U.S. Department of the Treasury
EEOC award of compensatory damages and attorney's fees in retaliation case
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Wiggins v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
EEOC award of compensatory damages and attorney's fees in a retaliation case
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Delaware Air National Guard suspension reversed after hearing
The hearing officer reversed the Delaware Air National Guard's decision to suspend our client.
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VA reduced proposed removal
Veterans Affairs reduced a proposed removal to a 7-day suspension for charges of time-and-attendance-related misconduct.
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FDA reduced proposed removal
FDA reduced proposed removal to suspension for conduct unbecoming
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DoJ rescinded proposed removal, transferred employee
DoJ rescinded proposed removal for failure to perform and transferred employee to another position
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USDA paid to settle EEO discrimination & retaliation case
Settlement in EEO discrimination and retaliation case where USDA did not select client for six positions
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ATF reduced proposed removal for DUIs
ATF reduced a proposed removal to a suspension after we responded to charges relating to DUIs.
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Commerce paid to settle MSPB appeal
Department of Commerce agreed to substantial settlement in MSPB appeal of employee's removal
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DoD rescinded written reprimand
A hearing officer rescinded a written reprimand for unprofessional comments after we filed a grievance.
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Navy rescinded proposed removal for performance
The Navy rescinded a proposed removal after we responded to allegations of unacceptable performance during a PIP.
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DoD paid $80,000 in EEO discrimination settlement
DoD paid $80,000 and rescinded notice of proposed suspension to settle discrimination case
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Virginia granted unemployment benefits
Virginia Unemployment Commission reversed initial decision and granted unemployment benefits
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DoD reduced proposed suspension for lewd comments
The DoD reduced a proposed suspension after we responded to charges of conduct unbecoming.
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FAA rescinded suspension after grievance
The FAA rescinded a suspension for charges of conduct unbecoming after we filed a grievance.
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USCG reduced proposed demotion and suspension
The Coast Guard reduced a proposed demotion and suspension to a letter of reprimand after we responded to the charges.
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VA reduced proposed demotion
VA reduced a proposed demotion to a written reprimand after we responded to charges of conduct unbecoming.
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DoD reduced proposed suspension
The DoD reduced a proposed suspension after we responded to charges of failure to follow procedures and lack of candor.
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Library of Congress reduced proposed demotion
The Library of Congress reduced a proposed demotion to a reprimand after we responded to charges of misconduct.
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VA rescinded proposed removal, reinstated clinical privileges
The VA rescinded a proposed removal after we responded to charges of poor performance and failure to complete licensing requirements.
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DCMA reduced reprimand
The DCMA reduced a proposed reprimand to a verbal counseling after we responded to a charge of conduct unbecoming.
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U.S. Marshals rescinded proposed suspension
The U.S. Marshals Service rescinded a proposed suspension for charges of using profanity and slur.
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VA reduced proposed removal to suspension
VA reduced proposed removal to 14-day suspension for various charges of misconduct
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DIA rescinded proposed suspension
US Defense Intelligence Agency rescinded proposed suspension for charge of conduct unbecoming
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VA rescinded proposed removal for AWOL
VA rescinded proposed removal based on charges of failure to follow procedures, absence without leave, and delaying patient care
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TSA rescinded proposed suspension
TSA rescinded proposed suspension for charges of failure to follow procedures and failure to exercise due diligence
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BoP reduced proposed demotion
Bureau of Prisons reduced proposed demotion for charges of failure to follow policy, unprofessional conduct, and AWOL
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Treasury rescinded proposed removal
Treasury rescinded proposed removal where client presented evidence of discrimination and retaliation
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DEA reduced proposed removal
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration reduced a proposed removal to a 14-day suspension for charges of false statements and conduct unbecoming.
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VA rescinded proposed removal
Veterans Affairs rescinded proposed removal based on misconduct by client's subordinate
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OPM rescinded proposed removal, granted transfer
Office of Personnel Management rescinded proposed removal and offered transfer as reasonable accommodation
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VA rescinded proposed removal and revocation of privileges
Rescission of proposed removal and reassignment to new position
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Rescission of proposed removal and reinstatement to position of record
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DIA reinstated access to classified information
U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency reinstated access to classified information and returned employee to position of record
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
MSPB award reinstating our client's access to classified information
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OPR Appellate Board reversed TSA removal
OPR Appellate Board reversed removal of TSA employee and awarded back pay
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Peace Corps rescinded proposed removal, reversed suitability determination
Peace Corps rescinded proposed removal based on adverse suitability determination and reversed the suitability finding
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DHHS rescinded proposed removal
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services rescinded proposed removal for failure to maintain a full-time schedule and medical inability
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DOT reduced proposed suspension
Department of Transportation reduced proposed suspension to admonishment for careless work performance and improper conduct
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VA offered new position in lieu of removal
Veterans Affairs offered employee new position after issuing proposed removal
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DoD rescinded removal, offered new job
U.S. Department of Defense rescinded proposed removal and offered position at same grade and pay
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DoD rescinded proposed removal
U.S. Department of Defense rescinded proposed removal for misconduct caused by agency's failure to provide reasonable accommodations
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U.S. National Guard
Negotiation of settlement agreement
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NIH rescinded proposed removal for medical inability
Rescission of proposed removal
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DoD rescinded proposed removal based on Douglas factors
Rescission of proposed removal
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DHS reinstated access to classified information
U.S. Department of Homeland Security reversed indefinite suspension and reinstated security clearance
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DLA reduced proposed removal
Defense Logistics Agency reduced a proposed removal to 14-day suspension for charge of threatening supervisor
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Ellison v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Significant monetary settlement in failure to accommodate case
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Riddick v. U.S. Department of Agriculture
Significant settlement in race discrimination and retaliation claim
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Ogwuegbu v. D.C. Department of Behavioral Health
Office of Employee Appeals award of reinstatement and damages
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DC OEA reinstated appeal
DC Office of Employee Appeals reinstated appeal of client's removal from employment
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Jackson v. D.C. Department of Health
Office of Employee Appeals reversal of Administrative Judge finding
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MSPB reversed removal of Army employee
MSPB reversed removal, ordered Army to reinstate employee with backpay and benefits
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Wong v. U.S. Department of Agriculture
MSPB award of reinstatement and damages
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Williams v. U.S. Department of Defense
MSPB victory mitigating removal to a suspension and awarding attorney's fees
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DoD reversed indefinite suspension, paid damages
DoD reversed indefinite suspension and paid damages after violating employee's due process rights
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Zygmunt v. U.S. Department of the Navy
Successful MSPB appeal in retaliation case
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Energy paid to settle retaliation claims in MSPB appeal
Department of Interior paid substantial damages to settle where employee alleged retaliatory reassignment and relocation
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Smithsonian converted removal, paid damages
Smithsonian converted removal to resignation and made payment to settle MSPB appeal
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VA reversed removal, paid back pay and fees
VA reversed removal and paid back pay, lost benefits, and attorney's fees after employee alleged EEO retaliation
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Interior rescinded demotion, paid damages
Department of the Interior reversed demotion and provided back pay
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Energy granted access to classified information
Department of Energy Office of Departmental Personnel Security reversed on appeal and granted employee access to classified information
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Navy rescinded proposed removal based on PIP
Navy rescinded proposed removal, found that employee successfully completed PIP
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USCIS restored security clearance
Reinstatement of security clearance and access to classified information
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Treasury restored access to classified information
Treasury reversed its denial of our client's eligibility to access classified information
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Suitability: Department of State
Department of State found job applicant suitable for federal employment, despite previous use of recreational drugs.
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Davina W. v. U.S. Department of Justice
OFO order of reinstatement, back pay, compensatory damages, and attorney's fees in disability discrimination case
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Giselle W. v. U.S. Department of Justice
OFO award requiring Agency to increase performance rating
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Navy paid to settle EEO discrimination & retaliation case
Navy paid significant damages to settle EEO retaliation case after firing our client
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Emiko S. v. U.S. Department of Commerce
EEOC award reinstating complaint and ordering agency to conduct supplemental investigation
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Walker v. U.S. Department of the Army
OFO award of retroactive promotion and compensatory damages on behalf of five African American nurses
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Peck v. U.S. Department of Transportation
Successful Office of Federal Operations appeal
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Jane Doe v. U.S. Department of State
EEOC reinstated a retaliation complaint that was dismissed by the agency.
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Harris v. U.S. Department of the Army
EEOC victory finding associational disability discrimination
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Eby v. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Our client entered a settlement agreement that was not honored by her previous employer.
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Stiles v. Central Truck Center, Inc.
Jury verdict awarding unpaid commissions and attorney's fees
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Healthcare Strategies, Inc. v. The WellNet Healthcare Plan, Inc.
Denial of Preliminary Injunction for alleged misappropriation of trade secrets
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Robinson v. East Capitol View Community Development Corporation, Inc.
Jury victory finding breach of employment contract
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Concept & Strategies v. Lombard
Denial of Preliminary Injunction filed against our client for alleged breach of non-compete agreement
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Faraci v. CACI
Arbitration award confirmed by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
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Figueroa v. Savanar
$200,000 verdict in 3 day trial for sexual harassment claims
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Chadwick v. District of Columbia
$400,000 jury verdict for sexual harassment claim
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Lee-Thomas v. Prince George’s County Public Schools
Denial of Summary Judgment in disability discrimination and failure to accommodate case
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Grullon v. South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation
$125,804 jury verdict in a disability discrimination case
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Yousif v. Safeway
$422,500 jury verdict on behalf of Safeway employee for wrongful termination
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Johnson v. Reliable Mail Service, Inc.
$300,000 jury verdict on behalf of mail room employee fired one week into the job
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Fortune v. Joseph Smith & Sons, Inc.
Jury verdict awarding compensatory damages and attorney's fees
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Jackson v. Housing Authority of Baltimore County
State court award finding unlawful retaliation and awarding damages
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Taylor v. ARE, Inc.
Jury verdict finding violation of DC Human Rights Act and awarding compensatory damages and attorney's fees
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Petree v. Car-Life Enterprises, Inc.
State court award ordering payment of unpaid overtime wages
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McFarlane v. Gremillon
Jury verdict finding violation of Maryland Wage Payment Act
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Goldstein v. Washington Promotions & Printing, Inc.
Arbitration award ordering three times unpaid wages plus attorney's fees
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Brown v. Noyes Air Conditioning Contractors, Inc.
Jury award finding employer violated the public policy of Maryland and awarding damages to our client
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Powell v. Berrisford
Federal court victory following three-day trial
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Campbell v. District of Columbia
$555,000 jury verdict following a 4-day jury trial
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Melton v. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
An EEOC judge reinstated our client to his job and awarded damages for disability discrimination.
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