IT’S OUR TURN TO FIGHT FOR YOU!
Built to Take on the Federal Government — With Insider Intelligence, Singular Focus, and Relentless Strategy.
IT’S OUR TURN TO FIGHT FOR YOU!
Built to Take on the Federal Government — With Insider Intelligence, Singular Focus, and Relentless Strategy.
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Former Agency Insiders. Relentless Federal Advocates.
When the Federal Government Comes After You, This Is Not “Just a Legal Matter.”
A security clearance suspension.
A proposed removal.
A whistleblower reprisal.
A military investigation.
A benefits denial.
These are not routine disputes.
They are federal operations — carried out by agencies with unlimited resources, internal counsel, institutional power, and no margin for your error.
When the government moves against you, it is not paperwork.
It is your paycheck.
Your reputation.
Your clearance.
Your benefits.
Your future.
You do not need an ordinary lawyer.
You need a federal legal team built for this fight.
Why Clients Choose National Security Law Firm
At National Security Law Firm (NSLF), we are different by design.
We are not a civilian firm that occasionally handles federal cases.
We are a full-service federal and military law firm built to confront the government at its own level — strategically, procedurally, and psychologically.
Insider Experience That Changes Outcomes
Our attorneys are not outsiders guessing how agencies operate.
They are former:
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federal prosecutors
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military JAG officers
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agency counsel
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national security lawyers
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adjudicators and judges
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intelligence and investigative advisors
We know the system because we worked inside it.
We understand how cases are built, how decisions are made, where pressure points exist, and where agencies overreach — because we have been in those rooms.
That insight cannot be learned from textbooks.
It can only be lived.
Lived Experience That Fuels Relentless Advocacy
Many of our attorneys have also experienced the system personally.
Denied benefits.
Retaliated against.
Forced out of earned careers.
Questioned by the very institutions they once served.
We understand what is at stake — not academically, but personally.
That perspective changes how we fight.
Maximizing Value
NSLF was founded on one core principle: Maximizing case value through incremental gains. We do not “respond and hope.” We engineer outcomes. Every case is approached the way agencies operate internally: intelligence gathering, strategic FOIA use, mitigation sequencing, procedural leverage, documentation control, timing pressure, litigation readiness from day one, small advantages compound, details decide outcomes. This is how careers are saved.
Intelligence Advantage
Many law firms practicing in this area of law are civilians with no prior military or government background. At NSLF, our legal team is forged from the same ranks as our adversaries, providing insider knowledge that gives us a strategic edge akin to having top-tier intelligence on the battlefield.
Singular Focus
Lawyers at most law firms are responsible for juggling many different practice areas. At NSLF, however, our attorneys – like elite military units – focus on specific federal and military law areas. This singular focus allows each attorney to master the intricate details of their field, ensuring precise knowledge and dedicated experience for every case.
A Collaborative Model No Other Firm Can Replicate
Most firms assign your case to one overworked attorney.
At NSLF, complex cases are reviewed through our proprietary Attorney Review Board — a multidisciplinary strategy team modeled after elite medical tumor boards.
Your case may be evaluated by:
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former agency insiders
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clearance specialists
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employment litigators
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FOIA strategists
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military law attorneys
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senior federal trial lawyers
Not sequentially.
Not if something goes wrong.
From the beginning.
Because one federal problem is rarely just one problem — and uncoordinated strategies create downstream damage.
Our flat-fee structure makes this collaboration possible at no additional cost.
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Litigation Is Not a Threat to Us. It’s Routine.
Civilian firms avoid hearings.
They negotiate.
They stall.
They fear the courtroom.
NSLF litigates every week.
Our attorneys regularly appear in:
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MSPB hearings
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DOHA proceedings
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military trials
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administrative hearings
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retaliation and adverse-action cases
This repetition builds instinct that cannot be trained.
When your career is on the line, you want a team that treats litigation as standard operating procedure — not an emergency.
Predictable Fees. Real Access.
Hourly billing discourages collaboration and rewards inefficiency.
NSLF rejects that model.
We use transparent flat fees so clients can focus on their case — not a ticking clock.
We also offer legal financing through Pay Later by Affirm, allowing payments over:
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3 months
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6 months
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12 months
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24 months
Checking eligibility does not affect credit scores.
Elite federal representation should be accessible — not reserved for the few.
Based in Washington, D.C. — Representing Clients Nationwide
Federal law is shaped, interpreted, and enforced in one place.
Washington, D.C.
This is where:
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MSPB and DOHA operate
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agency headquarters make decisions
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national security counsel coordinates
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settlement authority is debated
NSLF is rooted here — and represents clients nationwide and overseas.
Location matters.
Culture matters.
Proximity matters.
Results Earned the Hard Way
Our reputation was not built through slogans.
It was built through outcomes.
⭐ 4.9-star Google reviews from clients nationwide
🎖️ Veteran-founded, veteran-led integrity
⚖️ Decades of insider federal experience
📈 Rapid national growth fueled by referrals and results
Clients trust NSLF because we understand their world — and fight intelligently within it.
Join Forces With National Security Law Firm
Hiring NSLF means more than retaining counsel.
It means assembling a disciplined federal defense unit that knows the government’s playbook and refuses to be intimidated by it.
Your case becomes our mission.
Your future becomes our responsibility.
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National Security Law Firm: It’s Our Turn to Fight for You.
Our Areas of Practice
We defend your career, your benefits, and your future across the full spectrum of federal and military law:
SECURITY CLEARANCES
Approximately 1% of applicants are denied a security clearance. This however does not factor in people who receive a Statement of Reasons (SOR), and simply do not respond.
Federal Criminal Defense
Federal criminal cases are different. The prosecutors are backed by agencies like the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS, & Homeland Security. Conviction rates are high, the resources against you are massive.
SF-86 Application Advice & Document Preparation
The application advice and document preparation attorneys at National Security Law Firm offer highly specialized knowledge to help you gain security clearance for a job.
FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT LAW
As a federal employee, if you want to protect and enhance your career, you must understand the various rights and restrictions that apply to your position.
SUITABILITY DETERMINATIONS
If you are facing suitability issues or are interested in filing a suitability appeal, you should contact a suitability determination lawyer.
DISCHARGE UPGRADES
A discharge upgrade lawyer can make a persuasive, organized, & comprehensive presentation & argument to the board can mean the difference in obtaining an Honorable upgrade.
Military Discrimination & USERRA
When you return to civilian life, you may find that the country you fought for does not always fight for you.
VA Disability Lawyer
As a veteran who served our country with honor, you deserve fair compensation for disabilities connected to your military service. However, dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can feel like an uphill battle.
MILITARY BENEFITS
As a military service member or veteran, you and your family have sacrificed a great deal. There are so many benefits available that, chances are, you might be overlooking some major opportunities to invest, plan, and save.
MMC Denials, Suspensions, & Revocations
At the National Security Law Firm, we specialize in guiding mariners like you through MMC denials, suspensions, and revocations, with a steadfast commitment to results.
GLOBAL ENTRY APPEALS
If your Global Entry application has been rejected, you should promptly consult with an experienced Global Entry appeal lawyer. You can still fight and be admitted to the program.
TWIC WAIVERS AND APPEALS
If you were denied a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), you should contact an experienced TWIC lawyer today. We can help.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT
The TSA bases its preliminary determination of ineligibility on either inaccurate or incomplete information.
Customs Seizures
Our Customs Seizure Lawyers assist individuals in the filing of administrative petitions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with respect to seized goods & currency and obtaining the release of their property from CBP.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
A transparent Government is essential in a democratic society. American citizens, as taxpayers, deserve to know what their Government is doing.
Titling Removal
Titling, a process by which military law enforcement documents individuals as subjects of criminal investigations, can cast a long shadow, affecting promotions, security clearances, and future employment opportunities.
TSGLI APPEAL LAWYER
At National Security Law Firm our TSGLI appeal lawyers are highly knowledgeable of the TSGLI claims and denials process and will aggressively pursue the benefits that you deserve.
TSGLI APPEAL LAWYER
At National Security Law Firm our TSGLI appeal lawyers are highly knowledgeable of the TSGLI claims and denials process and will aggressively pursue the benefits that you deserve.
Federal Firearm Prohibitions
If you were recently denied the purchase of a firearm following a background check by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), you’re not alone.
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