Blog

In this FAQ video, Joel Kirkpatrick explains the timeline for getting back to work after filing an appeal with the MSPB. Learn how quickly cases are litigated—from the 30-day window to file an appeal, to settling cases within 4 months, and often having hearings within...

In this FAQ video, Joel Kirkpatrick tackles the most frequently asked question: “Is my case defensible?” Drawing on his extensive experience as a former federal agent and legal advocate, Joel explains that every case is defensible—even when significant misconduct is...

I am constantly asked by my clients on how to approach the compelled interview by their agency internal affairs (IA) investigators or OPR (office of professional responsibility) investigators that investigates misconduct allegations. Each agency and department use...

The purpose of this memorandum is to summarize some helpful witness preparation “rules” that we will be discussing in reference to your upcoming interview. These “rules” are presented as a guideline to assist you as you prepare to give testimony, and they should be...