Find Top Rated Government Employment Lawyers for your case

Government employment disputes involve unique rules governing civil-service employees, unionized workforces, and public-sector whistleblowers. Attorneys navigate grievance procedures, disciplinary hearings, and litigation.

1. Understanding merit-system protections
2. Pursuing grievances and arbitration
3. Filing whistleblower retaliation claims
4. Handling disability accommodation requests
5. Litigating discrimination or wage claims in court

• Discipline or termination without just cause
• Failure to follow progressive discipline policies
• Retaliation for reporting misconduct
• Disputes over promotions, transfers, or seniority
• Conflicts between collective-bargaining agreements and agency rules

Public-sector employment counsel ensures agencies follow due process, pursues arbitration or litigation, and negotiates settlements protecting careers and reputations.

• Preparing for civil-service or MSPB hearings
• Coordinating union representation with legal strategy
• Negotiating reinstatement or back pay
• Advising on disability retirement and benefits

Retain counsel when disciplinary action is threatened, when whistleblower protections are implicated, or when agency policies conflict with collective-bargaining agreements.

• You received a notice of proposed discipline
• You allege discrimination or retaliation
• You must navigate grievance or arbitration procedures
• You’re negotiating a separation or settlement agreement

LexPair connects public employees and agencies with counsel experienced in civil-service rules, union contracts, and whistleblower statutes.

Fees may be hourly or retainer-based, with additional costs for arbitration filing fees, experts, and transcript preparation.