Security Clearance Law

The Law Offices of Gerald Gilliard advises and represents individuals and business entities regarding security clearances and the protection of classified national security information before Federal intelligence and defense agencies such as the Department of Defense, FBI, CIA, NSA, and DHS.  We serve clients internationally in any country where the Federal government operates.

A significant number of employees with Federal agencies and with Federal contractors must possess a Federal government security clearance as a condition of being employed. Employees who are denied a security clearance by the Federal Executive Branch, or who have their clearance revoked, will often be unable to continue working if a clearance is mandated.

Many agencies have chosen to permit the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) to hold security clearance hearings (the CIA and NSA have their own administrative forums which we are familiar with as well). Before DOHA, federal employees have the right to make a personal appearance before an Administrative Judge to argue their case. Federal employees and contractors have the right to a full hearing before a DOHA judge and the right to appeal the decision.

The Law Offices of Gerald Gilliard represents federal employees, contractors, and other companies from the initial security investigation through every phase of appellate security clearance procedure.   Please contact Gerald Gilliard for a free consultation now.