Verdicts, Settlements & Testimonials

Testimonials on Behalf of Our Security Clearance Representation

Mr. Edmunds,

Thank you for your help last week. I was informed yesterday that I received my provisional clearance and can start work next week.
-Kathleen T. Oakland, California

Vanessa,

What a wonderful way to start the day. Thank you so very very much. You, all of you, have gone way above and beyond just meeting my needs. Thank you for your professionalism.
You are the best in the business and it shows.
-Charles C. Frankfurt, Germany

Thank you all very much. I appreciate your efforts and the positive resolution in this matter.
-E. Levine

Security Clearance Verdicts and Press Releases

The Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP has received another favorable decision, this time from the Department of the Navy. On November 15, 2007 case number ND07-00466 was upgraded from a General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions) to an Honorable Discharge. Attorney Alan Edmunds has shown, once again, that experience makes the difference. The Applicant was discharged from the Navy with a General (under honorable conditions) rating due to “personality disorder.” Attorney Edmunds appeared in front of the Naval Discharge Review Board to present the Applicant’s case and was able to prove that there was no evidence in the Applicant’s service record of misconduct, and the Applicant’s evaluation ratings did reflect an acceptable level of performance and conduct. The Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP represents individuals throughout the world with regard to Military matters. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

Attorney Alan V. Edmunds from the Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP has had another victory in the Federal Court on a National Security Case. On October 31, 2007 the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant represented by Mr. Edmunds proving that experience makes the difference. The Department of Defense sought to deny the Applicant’s Security Clearance based on Guideline F (Financial Considerations). Although the Applicant had filed for bankruptcy twice, Attorney Edmunds was able to prove that he was not a security concern. Mr. Edmunds successfully mitigated all of the concerns raised in the Statement of Reasons and the Administrative Law Judge granted the Applicant clearance. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

Another favorable decision has been granted to a National Security Clearance Applicant, represented by Attorney Alan Edmunds of the Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP.
Once again, proving that experience makes the difference. In case number 03-25260 the Department of Defense intended to revoke the Applicant’s security clearance based on Guideline B (Foreign Influence). The Government was concerned that the Applicant “may be manipulated or induced to help a foreign person, group, organization or government in a way that is not in U.S. interests or is vulnerable to pressure or coercion by any foreign interests.” Attorney Edmunds submitted numerous character references and performance evaluations to the Department of Defense on behalf of the Applicant. The Administrative Law Judge found that the information provided by Attorney Edmunds and his client “alleviated any foreign influence concerns.” For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

On August 23, 2007 Alan Edmunds of the Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP, was granted yet another favorable decision by the Administrative Law Judge in a National Security case proving that experience makes the difference. Case number 07-01845 involved a 30 year old applicant who received a Letter of Intent to Deny Security Clearance based on Guideline E (personal conduct), Guideline I (Emotional, Mental and Personality Disorders) and Guideline J (criminal conduct). Attorney Edmunds submitted several items into evidence. Upon evaluation the Judge found that is was clearly consistent with the national interest to grant or continue Applicant’s security clearance.
For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

Attorney Alan V. Edmunds of the Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP has again received favorable decisions from the Administrative Law Judge in recent National Security cases proving once again that experience makes the difference. In case numbers 06-22534 and 06-17481 the applicants were denied Security Clearance under Guideline G and Guideline J (respectively). At both hearings Attorney Edmunds called numerous witnesses to testify on behalf of the applicants. Volumes of exhibits were submitted into evidence to be considered by the Administrative Judge. Even the Applicants testified on their own behalf. Upon considering the evidence and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicants for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

On August 7, 2007 Attorney Alan V. Edmunds of the Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP won another National Security case proving that experience makes the difference. The applicant in case number 06-24149 was a 45 year old male working for a defense contractor. The Department of Hearings and Appeals intended to revoke his security clearance based on Guideline B: Foreign Influence. Throughout the hearing numerous witnesses were introduced and taken under direct examination by Attorney Edmunds. Mr. Edmunds was able to successfully mitigate all of the concerns raised in the Statement of Reasons proving that the applicant’s foreign relatives do not raise a security concern. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

Attorney Alan V. Edmunds of the Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP has recently received another favourable decision in a National Security case proving once again, that experience makes the difference. Case number 06-24547 involved an applicant with dual citizenship in Israel and the U.S. The Department of Defense intended to revoke the applicant’s security clearance based upon Guideline B and Guideline C. During the hearing Attorney Edmunds took several witnesses under direct examination to testify as to the applicant’s trustworthiness and character. Attorney Edmunds was able to mitigate all of the concerns raised in the Statement of Reasons. Upon considering the evidence and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Attorney Alan Edmunds at 800-481-2526 or www.alanedmunds.com.

Attorney Alan V. Edmunds of the Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP has recently won another National Security case proving once again that experience makes the difference. This particular case involved an applicant who is a 60 year old engineer that held a Security Clearance for many years. He worked for several defense contractors and was terminated from his employment for misuse of a company credit card. Upon considering the evidence and the statements of counsel, the Administrative Law Judge found in favor of the Applicant for each and every allegation raised in the Statement of Reasons. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

The Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP recently received another favorable decision from the Administrative Law Judge in a National Security case. This particular case involved allegations of wrongful use of a controlled substance. Allegations included the purchase and use of controlled substances and drug use covering a two year period of time. Attorney Edmunds introduced documents, witnesses and cogently argued the facts of the case. The Administrative Law Judge felt that the case presented by Attorney Edmunds was indeed compelling and overcame the concerns of the Government. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

Military Discharge Verdicts and Press Releases

The Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP has received yet another favorable decision from the Department of the Army in a Military Discharge case. On July 11, 2007 case Number AR20060017195 was decided by the Army Discharge Review Board in favor of the client represented by Mr. Alan Edmunds. This was a case involving an isolated incidence of drug use. Mr. Edmunds produced documents such as drug screens, letters of recommendation and certificates of achievement. The Army Discharge Review Board accepted Attorney Edmunds’ arguments as well as evidence produced by the client and found that the discrediting entry in the client’s service record had been effectively mitigated. The Army Discharge Review Board granted relief to the client in the form of an upgrade of his discharge to fully honorable. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

It’s another favorable outcome for the Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP. On July 11, 2007 the Army Discharge Review Board recommended a discharge upgrade in case number AR20060016203, allowing Attorney Edmunds’ client the opportunity to re-enlist in the National Guard. The client was discharged from the National Guard following positive drug test results. The Army Discharge Review Board found several mitigating factors in Mr. Edmunds’ arguments and the client’s testimony. As a result, the Board voted to recommend a change to the client’s military records in the form of a discharge upgrade to fully honorable allowing the client the opportunity to re-enlist and continue to serve his country. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

The Applicant was discharged from the Navy with a General (under honorable conditions) rating due to “personality disorder.” The Navy Medical Review Board found that the Applicant was not medically ill, but had a long-standing character and behavior disorder rendering him unsuitable for continued military service. The Applicant had wished to remain in the Navy.

Attorney Edmunds appeared in front of the Naval Discharge Review Board to present the Applicant’s case. Exhibits were submitted and Mr. Edmunds was able to prove that there was no evidence in the Applicant’s service record of misconduct, and the Applicant’s evaluation ratings did reflect an acceptable level of performance and conduct.

The Naval Discharge Review Board determined that the characterization of the Applicant’s service as general was not consistent with the standards of naval discipline.

The Law Offices of Edmunds & Claery, LLP represents individuals throughout the world with regard to Military matters. From coast to coast, Attorney Edmunds travels to defend individuals on a variety of different issues. His vast experience from 31 years of litigation as well as his trial skills can assist other individuals in matters involving Military matters. For more information please contact Alan V. Edmunds at www.alanedmunds.com or by phone at (800) 481-2526.

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