Kevin Byrnes is an experienced trial attorney who focuses a significant portion of his practice on the representation of law enforcement officials. Since entering civil practice, Mr. Byrnes has assisted local and federal law enforcement officials in both affirmative and defensive claims.
Mr. Byrnes has effectively handled criminal and civil investigations of law enforcement personnel charged with misconduct, use of excessive force, misuse of property, violations of policy and procedures, matters affecting their ability to testify in court, security clearance and access issues, alleged failures to mention evidence or follow rules and procedures and tort liability issues out of their employment.
He has also represented law enforcement agents who have claims against their employers for age, race, sex and disability discrimination, workmen’s compensation and physical and mental disability issues, conditions related to posttraumatic stress disorder, depression and fitness for duty examinations and to disability and law enforcement retirement issues and benefits.
Mr. Byrnes has represented federal law enforcement agents involved in high profile cases in Agencies as diverse as the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Treasury, United States Marshals service, State Department, Department of Agriculture, various Inspector General Officer, Federal Police, Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Homeland Security and General Services Administration.
Mr. Byrnes has worked on responding to numerous internal investigations into allegations against federal, state and local police.
Practice areas
Medical & Dental Professionals Our lawyers represent professionals on every aspect of their practice, including the purchase & sale of a practice, internal practice disputes, employment and patient matters, and land and other investments, licensing, ethics and standards of practice issues before various Boards of Medicine.
aggressively pursue claims of wrongful death on behalf of our clients. Nothing is more painful than the loss of a loved one due to negligence or intentional act. In each case we seek the maximum damages allowed by law to hold the negligent party responsible for their actions.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 2002 | 02/18/2021 |
VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2002 | 03/25/2022 |
CA | Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled) | 1989 | 02/06/2022 |
MA | Active | 1985 | 05/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Virginia State Bar | Kevin E. Byrnes | N/A |
District of Columbia Bar | Kevin E. Byrnes | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
Clark University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1981 |
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