___   SECURITY CLEARANCE LAWYERS The security clearance attorneys at Tully Rinckey PLLC regularly assist federal employees and contractors, as well as military personnel, in all stages of the security clearance process. We help you obtain any of the three levels of security clearance – confidential, secret, or top secret. 200+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Obtaining a security clearance, no matter the level, is the ultimate sign of trust from the government. Federal employees, military members and government contractors are often required to obtain and hold a security clearance in order to maintain their sensitive position with the government or a secured contractor. In the last decade, the federal government has greatly increased the number and type of positions that require security clearances, making it difficult for many to be employed or stay employed in their federal positions. Confidential Secret Top Secret Security Clearance Denials Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of Security Clearance The application process as well as the clearance renewal process includes an extensive and thorough background investigation into your personal life and financial history. Anything from traffic offenses to credit card debt can be called into question. Further, just because you have been granted a clearance does not guarantee you’ll have it for the remainder of your career. A security clearance can be taken away at anytime due to numerous factors that call into question your ability to work in a sensitive position. Examples include defaulting on your mortgage payments, accruing debt beyond your means or providing a false answer on your SF-86. Applying for a security clearance should be taken seriously and conducted with care and strategy. Honesty throughout the application and renewal process is key. Oftentimes, failing to maintain a security clearance will lead to loss of employment. We regularly assist federal employees and contractors as well as military personnel with nationwide representation in all stages of the security clearance process and have helped hundreds retain their clearances. All of our security clearance lawyers have held security clearances – meaning they understand the process from personal experience. Our coast-to-coast legal team is led by Attorney Anthony Kuhn, Managing Partner of our Buffalo, NY office and a 24-year veteran of the Army and Army Reserve. Attorney Kuhn, currently serving as the NCOIC of a Training and Operations (S-3) section in the Army Reserve, has held some level of active clearance uninterrupted for more than two decades. Anthony has also previously served as an imbedded Intelligence Advisory with the first operational New Iraqi Army brigade. In this role, Anthony worked closely with senior intelligence officials from both countries through the use of translators to develop, disseminate, and act upon actionable intelligence throughout combat operations including the entire 2004 Fallujah offensive and follow-on humanitarian operations. Anthony was recognized for assisting in assembling and training the New Iraqi Army’s first plain-clothes reconnaissance and surveillance teams and as the drafter of the New Iraqi Army’s first Reconnaissance and Surveillance SOP. Anthony has assisted in representing facilities, military members, contractors and covert officers in their security clearance, public trust and suitability matters across more than a dozen agencies and all branches of the United States Armed Forces. Anthony is the co-director of the Veterans Law Practicum at University at Buffalo School of Law and the chair of the Bar Association of Erie County’s Committee for Veterans and Service Members Legal Issues. Dan Meyer is our lead security clearance attorney in our Washington, DC office. Dan was the Communications Security Officer for the Commander, Middle East Force, during Deserts Shield and Storm, processing clearances for the Flagship and managing the cryptological resources for clients east of Suez. He oversighted security and law enforcement offices for the Inspectors General of the Defense Department and the Intelligence Community, prior to joining the firm as the Managing Partner of the DC office. His area of focus includes both individual and corporate security concerns. Ryan Nerney is our lead security clearance attorney in our San Diego, CA office. Ryan has been assisting security clearance clients for seven years and has appeared in over 300 hearings and appeals with various government Agencies. Ryan graduated law school from Arizona Summit Law School and served as the Executive Board Secretary for the American Association for Justice during his tenure. He has served his community as a volunteer attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Orange County and has been published in that organization’s newspaper on multiple occasions. Ryan is currently a Senior Associate in our San Diego, CA office and has an extensive background in all aspects of security clearance matters. Sean Timmons is our lead security clearance attorney in our Houston, TX office. Sean has been handling security clearance cases with Tully Rinckey for more than five years and has traveled the country to attend contested hearings on behalf of the firm’s clients. Sean has held secret clearances with the US Army and is very familiar with the security clearance application process, responding to statements of reasons and addressing concerns in suitability determination notifications from federal agencies. Sean is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio where he earned his BA degree in History summa cum laude, South Texas College of Law Houston where he earned his law degree and the University of Houston where he obtained an LLM in International Law. Sean concentrates his practice on both security clearance law and all aspects of military law. Our attorneys are available to provide counsel throughout the entire security clearance application, revocation and appeals process, including: Pre-Clearance Counseling for SF-86 and DD Form 1879 – Our attorneys can help identify mitigating circumstances, and assist in drafting answers Preparation for interrogatories and investigative interviews Preparation of response to the Statement of Reasons and Denial Letters Requests for Hearings Representation at post-denial hearings in front of the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA), Department of Defense, FBI, CIA, DHS, and all federal courts and government agencies, including document and witness preparation Preparation and representation throughout further appeals If you are about to apply for your own security clearance or have recently had your application denied or clearance revoked, our lawyers can provide you with the counsel necessary to obtain and retain not only your clearance – but your job. Contact us today to speak with an experienced national security attorney. We can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (202) 795-1622 or via email at info@fedattorney.com. Our Experience Case Victories Types of Security Clearance Denial of Security Clearance & Revocation Reasons Applying for Security Clearance Facility Clearances and Corporate Coverage Limited Access Authorization (LAA) Security Clearance FAQ Our Experience If you believe the information gathered about you during the investigation is misleading or inaccurate, the appeal process is your opportunity to correct or clarify the situation and gain access to a security clearance. An attorney experienced in reviewing records and preparing written appeals will be able to assist in proving that you are not a security threat and should be granted the security clearance. The team of security clearance attorneys at Tully Rinckey PLLC is familiar with the application process, adjudicative guidelines, and mitigating factors. All of our attorneys have held security clearances themselves and know how it feels to go through the investigative process. Our attorneys have extensive experience in assisting security clearance applicants from the first steps of the process, including the strategic review of applications and preparation for investigative interviews. In the event of a denial or revocation of your clearance, we will fight aggressively to prove your trustworthiness and grant you access to the security clearance you deserve. We frequently represent clients in the appeal process and at hearings in front of DOHA, numerous federal agencies and administrative bodies, and in federal court. Guide to Obtaining Security Clearances Contact our offices today to speak with an experienced security clearance attorney about your individual situation. Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (202) 795-1622 or via email at info@fedattorney.com. BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION NOW! Ready to book your consultation? 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