$ 200-400 per hour
Heather Christiana Tenney
About Heather
Biography
Heather Tenney, Esq., LL.M. is a Partner in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s military law, federal employment, and national security law practice groups. She currently serves as the primary attorney for consultation in these areas. Heather brought her skills as an advocate and negotiator to Tully Rinckey after honorably serving with the US Army’s JAG Corps, and the results speak for themselves. At the firm, she focuses on military law; federal employment, EEO and discrimination litigation; disciplinary investigation and MSPB litigation, disability retirement, and national security clearance representation. Heather’s representation in national security and security clearance cases range from high-level military officers to covert operation officers of the CIA, NRO, FBI, DIA and a range of other intelligence agencies. Heather currently serves as Treasurer for the National Security Lawyers Association (NSLA).
Heather possesses years of experience representing officers and enlisted service members in complex legal matters, including courts-martial, adverse command actions against troops such as administrative separations, Article 15 matters, and other forms of non-judicial punishments. Additionally, Heather protects service members from employment discrimination by asserting their rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. As a Veteran, Heather is uniquely positioned to advise veterans in achieving optimal outcomes on claims and appeals for benefits that they have earned from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She assists veterans in upgrading their discharges to honorable and helps ROTC cadets avoid losing their scholarships. She advises individuals with federal debt issues as well. Her knowledge of the federal government and the military allows her to also provide skilled representation in security clearance litigation, congressional and employment investigations, whistleblower retaliation, disability retirement, and other federal employment matters. Heather represents federal and private sector employees in investigations and cases in front of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC).
Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Heather was an attorney and advisor with the U.S. Army Claims Service. There she supervised, investigated and determined the appropriate course of action for tort claims including medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage alleged against the U.S. Army under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), the Military Claims Act (MCA) and the Foreign Claims Act (FCA). Heather has insight that few attorneys possess regarding the way the military handles torts claims, which she uses to assist clients with their actions against the U.S. Government for damages.
Heather served as both a senior and trial defense counsel with the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service in Korea and at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. While with Trial Defense Service, she provided criminal and administrative legal services to a community of over 50,000 service members., representing and advising soldiers at all phases of trial and administrative hearings. Heather began her career as a prosecutor and legal aid attorney in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in Fort Benning, Georgia.
Heather obtained her juris doctorate from Albany Law School of Union University, where she graduated magna cum laude and was managing editor of the Albany Law Environmental Outlook Journal. She went on to receive her Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law in Trial Advocacy, where she graduated with honors. Heather also attended the University of Virginia, where she earned her bachelor’s degree with distinction.
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Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2007
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Tully Rinckey, PLLC
441 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY, 12205-3884
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Heather Christiana Tenney's Reviews
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Posted by Eric | September 26, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
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Great Consultation!
I had a bunch of issues going on and concerns about being medically retired from the military. Heather gave me solid advice about the process and strategies involved depending on the Boards recommendations. If you are a Service Member and have any legal questions you would like answered, I highly re...
Posted by Eileen | June 2, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
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Federal EEO Complaint
Ms. Tenney promptly responded to my request for an initial consultation on my complaint and provided valuable guidance and insights on the EEO process for federal employees. In addition, her firm's team provided excellent assistance. However, due to her location outside of DC, I did not end up hiring...
Posted by Jay | October 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
NROTC Scholarship case
We hired Heather approximately 18 months before a decision was made by the U.S. Navy. She argued our case very successfully over the course of that time and the decision the Navy made was a good as we could have hoped for. This successful outcome was all because of Heather. She was always avaliable t...
Posted by Lauren | January 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Responsive and highly effective
Within 24 hours of hiring Heather, she had "stopped the bleeding" while we argued my case. She stayed persistent through 18 months of inaction on the other side and successfully defended my interests. I highly recommend her - she responsive, effective, and compassionate.
Posted by Jeremy | December 18, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
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Heather Tenney Review
Heather did a fantastic job in assisting me with any and all questions that I had. Always quick to respond, it was clear that Heather had a firm grasp and clear understanding of my situation and provided terrific legal counsel over the course of a few months. Would highly recommend Heather due to bo...
Heather Christiana Tenney's Lawyer Endorsements
"Heather is incredibly knowledgeable and a fierce advocate for her clients! She gets great results and she has my highest endorsement."
"Heather is an excellent attorney devoted to ensuring clients receive the best advice possible. My strongest endorsement."
"I endorse Heather. Heather is one of the most zealous advocates I have supervised. She is agressive in her representation while also showing her compasion for her clients through difficult times. I highly recommend retaining Heather for your military or federal employment matter."
"When I first started working with Heather, she was my go-to source of military related questions. Her substantive knowledge was unmatched by any attorney I've met. Over the last several years I've worked with her in Labor and Employment law and I was amazed at the speed in which she learned a complicated area of law. Not only is she one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I've met, but her zealous representation of her clients is unmatched. I would strongly recommend Heather to anyone looking for an attorney to zealously advocate for what is right."
"Exceptional counselor; thoughtful in her approved and dead-on in her assessments."
"Heather is an excellent attorney with a phenomenal grasp of military and security clearance law. Her experience and determination have resulted in excellent results for her clients. I thoroughly endorse her."
"Heather is an expert in the field of military law. She has represented clients in nearly every aspect of military law, spending countless hours protecting the rights of Service Members and Veterans. She is hardworking and diligent, and she unequivocally has my endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Heather is an outstanding lawyer with a wealth of knowledge and experience in employment and national security matters. She genuinely cares about her cients, and I strongly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Heather can quickly assess a case and move forward aggressively. She has consistently excellent results, even in the most challenging cases."
"Heather is very knowledgeable in the field of military law, and is an extremely client-focused and results-driven advocate for her clients. I recommend her without reservation."
"Heather is a detailed and skilled attorney. An experienced litigator, she works diligently for her clients to reap the most positive results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Heather focuses on Client goals to zealously represent her Clients on all aspects of military and national security clearance matters."
"Heather is a zealous advocate with a wealth of experience and skill. She will work tirelessly for her clients to achieve results."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is one of the few attorneys who can legitimately say they have outstanding legal experience in litigation. Having been involved in literally hundreds of hearings, and with a LLM in Trial Advocacy, I would highly recommend Heather for any legal needs. A truly valued member of the Tully Rinckey law firm."
"Heather is on of the finest, hardest working attorneys it is my pleasure to know. Her hard work translates into consistently outstanding results for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"Heather is tenacious, aggressive, smart and her tactical wisdom is brilliant. I highly recommend her for military law and federal labor and employment law and security clearance cases. She is passionate, ethical, determined and zealous. I strongly trust her sage wisdom and keen intellect to assist clients in overcoming all obstacles."
"I endorse this lawyer. Heather provided crucial insight and guidance on a particularly tough case with tough circumstances. Her input was invaluable."
"Heather Christina Tenney is prompt, thorough, and dedicated to her clients. I would recommend her services to anyone looking for representation in a military law matter."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Employee of the Month, Tully Rinckey PLLC
2017
Employee of the Month, Tully Rinckey PLLC
2016
Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army
2016
Excellence in Federal Career, Federal Executive Board of Baltimore
2013
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army
2012
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army
2010
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army
2008
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Military and National Security Law, Tully Rinckey, PLLC
2013 - 2016
Tort Claims Attorney, U.S. Army
2012 - 2013
Senior Defense Counsel, U.S. Army
2010 - 2012
Trial Defense Attorney, U.S. Army
2008 - 2010
Prosecuting Attorney, U.S. Army
Associations
2022 - Present
National Security Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2017 - Present
Capital District Women's Bar Association
2017 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Judge Advocates Association
2007 - Present
New York State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Kuenzle
Client able to separate without recoupment of $200,000+
MANDWELLE v. MANDWELLE
Education
2015
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws Honor Graduate
2007
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army
Certification-
2006
Albany Law School
JD - Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude
2002
University of Virginia
BA - Bachelor of Arts With Distinction
Speaking Engagements
2023
Webinar
Military Medical Retirement
2022
WEBINAR
Federal Employment and legal consultation
2019
Military Practice Group Meeting
Feres doctrine and FTCA
2018
Veterans Law Day
Veterans Legal Matters
2016
Temple LLM On boarding week
Trial Advocacy
Publications
2023
2022
2022
2021
FEDweek.com
How to Prevent a ROTC disenrollment
2021
Military.com
How to Prevent a ROTC disenrollment
2021
Military Times
What You Need To Know About Your SBP Benefits
2018
Tully Rinckey Military and National Security Newsletter
Military Personnel Beware: A Domestic violence conviction could derail your career
2016
Albany Business Review
People on the Move
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will I receive a dishonorable discharge from the military if I was unaware of medical condition but a parent new of it?
04 Jan 2022
Q&A
What does FD stand for in a Discharge Review case number? (Example: FD-2013-00089)
07 Jan 2022
Q&A
Army Reservist divorce question. Please tell me what this means:
22 Aug 2021