A Federal Air Marshal (FAM) with the Department of Homeland Security was proposed to be removed for alleged misconduct. The client, through previous counsel, submitted a written response and conducted the oral reply with the deciding official. The agency affirmed the proposed removal and terminated the FAM. The 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 REVERSED the agency’s removal action and ruled that no misconduct occurred. The client returned to duty.
