Berry & Berry, PLLC

04/22/2026

A new article for seeking their own information through the .

Learn how federal employees can request personnel and security records under the Privacy Act. Step-by-step guidance and legal insights.

04/05/2026

A new article by our firm for and on appealing DOJ security clearance cases before the Access Review Committee (ARC).

When a DOJ agency, such as the FBI, denies or revokes a security clearance, the process does not necessarily end there.

03/16/2026

Firm Partner John Berry will be teaching a continuing legal education course in law for VirginiaCLE on April 30, 2025 in Charlottesville. It should be a good course for lawyers interested in this area of law.

This registration form is for Thursday, April 30, 10:00 a.m.–Noon ET Live on Site at the Virginia CLE Building 105 Whitewood Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 Live Webcast Live Telephone This program is also available on: Wednesday, June 10, 10:00 a.m.–Noon ET Webcast with Live Q&A Telephone with L...

03/12/2026

An article on how the connection between and their .

Learn what happens when a federal employee loses a security clearance, including removal procedures, MSPB appeal limits, and legal options.

01/07/2026

An updated version of our firm's Federal Employment Lawyer page for .

Experienced federal employment lawyers defending federal employees nationwide in investigations, disciplinary actions, MSPB appeals, EEO claims, security clearance issues, retirement and disability cases.

11/14/2025

FERS Supplement Changes for Federal Employees Imposed by the Federal Circuit.

Nationwide federal employee retirement attorneys representing federal employees and family members in OPM FERS matters.

11/11/2025

An article on the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) hearing process for holders or applicants.

Nationwide security clearance lawyers for government contractors and federal employees at the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals.

10/29/2025

Security clearance expert and our firm’s founding partner, John Berry, shares his thoughts with Federal News Network on the government shutdown’s impact on the security clearance process.

Experts expect the lengthening shutdown will lead to delays in the background investigation process, a perennial concern for agencies and industry.

10/29/2025

Security clearance expert and our firm’s founding partner, John Berry, shares his thoughts with Federal News Network on the government shutdown’s impact on the security clearance process.

Experts expect the lengthening shutdown will lead to delays in the background investigation process, a perennial concern for agencies and industry.

10/27/2025

A new article on how security clearance holders can minimize the risk to their security clearance when facing a divorce.

nationwide security clearance lawyers advising individuals in the divorce process in methods to protect their security clearance

10/18/2025

John Berry was on NBC Meet the Press Now regarding the Bolton indictment today! Link in the comments.