Federal supervisory Special Agent with the US Department of Justice (DEA) receives a proposed removal from federal service regarding allegations of serious misconduct. After submission of a written response and conducting an oral reply with the deciding official, the proposed removal is mitigated to a non-adverse action suspension of less than 15 days. Client returns the full duty.
In December 2015 Client, with over 30 years of federal service, is employed width the Department of Justice, ATF&E. Client receives the proposed notice of removal from federal service from the agency regarding serious allegations of misconduct. Pursuant to a written response and oral reply, the agency sustains the removal action and client is removed from federal service.
An appeal to the MSPB is filed on client’s behalf. The parties engage in written discovery and depositions. Through negotiations, the agency rescinds the removal action and client retires from federal service.
Federal Special Agent with the Department of Homeland Security (HSI) receives a proposed removal from federal service regarding allegations of serious misconduct. After submission of a written response and conducting an oral reply with the deciding official, the agency mitigated the removal proposal to a one-day suspension. Client returns the full duty.
Client, a federal Special Agent with the US Department of Justice (DEA) is accused of a serious breach in top-secret security. Client is proposed to be indefinitely suspended without pay. Client also has access to NSI (top-secret clearance) suspended. After assuming representation, the indefinite suspension is rescinded in the suspension of client’s top-secret clearance is restored.
Client resumes full duties as a Special Agent without restriction.
In 2008, a Department of Justice federal law enforcement agent became a defendant in multiple federal civil lawsuits alleging constitutional civil rights violations against multiple criminal defendants. These lawsuits accused client of intentionally committing civil rights violations pursuant to a long-term undercover drug operation spanning several months. The allegations included conspiracy with other officers and a confidential informant.
In 2009, the client was indicted by a federal grand jury for civil rights violations is a related to the federal civil lawsuits. In 2010, client was acquitted of all counts by a federal jury pursuant to a five-week trial.
This firm was part of the legal defense team representing Client from 2008 through 2017. Each of the federal civil lawsuits were subsequently dismissed. Client returned to full duty with the agency.
Client, a federal employee, receives a notice of proposed removal for allegations of serious misconduct. After submission of a written response and conducting an oral reply, the agency sustained the proposed removal and client was removed from federal service.
An appeal to the MSPB was filed on client’s behalf. During the discovery phase of the appeal, the agency completely rescinded the removal and returned client the full duty without any discipline.
In 2015, a Federal Air Marshal (FAM) with the Department of Homeland Security was proposed to be removed for alleged misconduct. Client through previous counsel, submitted a written response and conducting the oral reply with the deciding official. The agency affirmed the proposed removal and terminated the FAM. Client then retained this firm to appeal the removal to the MSPB (Chicago regional office) challenging the removal. A full trial hearing was conducted with the MSPB. The MSPB REVERSES the agency removal action and rules that no misconduct occurred. Client to return to duty.
Lazar Initial Decision 9-1-2016
Federal law enforcement employee (Federal Air Marshal) with the US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, receives proposal to be suspended from federal service for alleged misconduct. Pursuant to the written response and oral reply with the deciding official, the agency fully RESCINDED the proposed suspension and client returns to full duty without any discipline.
