Atty. John V. Berry
John V. Berry is the founding partner of the Berry & Berry, PLLC law firm and represents federal employees, government contractors, intelligence agency personnel, law enforcement officers, firefighters, private sector employees, and state workers in employment, labor, and national security law matters.
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John V. Berry is a Founding Partner based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Berry & Berry PLLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, securities, and government. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1997), District of Columbia (1998), Maryland (2005), and New York (2006). Educated at University of Detroit School of Law (J.D. Executive, 1997) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1993). Active member of Security Clearance Lawyers Association D, C, and Bar Labor and Employment Law Section Virginia Employment Lawyers Association Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John V. Berry is the founding partner of the Berry & Berry, PLLC law firm and represents federal employees, government contractors, intelligence agency personnel, law enforcement officers, firefighters, private sector employees, and state workers in employment, labor, and national security law matters
- His practice focuses on security clearance defense, disciplinary action defense, administrative investigations, and equal employment opportunity (EEO) claims
- He represents federal employees nationwide in security clearance appeals, disciplinary actions, MSPB appeals, EEO complaints, and other employment-related issues
- His experience includes handling cases before federal agencies such as the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), as well as intelligence agencies (IC) like the CIA and NSA
- Mr. Berry has also served as General Counsel to the United States Park Police and Capitol Police labor unions and provided counsel to businesses on wage, hour, and HR policy matters
- He has been recognized as a Top Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine and Arlington Magazine, authored legal blogs, and co-taught CLE courses on security clearance and MSPB representation
- Frequently interviewed by major media outlets and published in legal journals, Mr. Berry has built a reputation for his contributions to employment and national security law
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John V. Berry is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Virginia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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