OCTOBER 2020 (GEORGIA)
JOEL J KIRKPATRICK PC
Client, a GS-14 law enforcement officer with the Department of Homeland Security, receives a proposed removal notice for alleged misconduct. A written response is prepared on client’s behalf and an oral reply is conducted with the deciding official.
In November 2019, the agency sustains the proposed removal and client is removed from federal service. An appeal was filed with the MSPB on Client’s behalf.
At the conclusion of the discovery phase during litigation of the appeal, the agency completely rescinds the removal action, ten days prior to the scheduled MSPB hearing. Client receives all back pay (nearly one year’s salary and one year’s leave) status quo ante and all benefits. Client is restored to full duty.
