Daniel P Meyer
also known as Dan Meyer
About Daniel
Biography
After service in the United States Navy during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, I went to law school in the Middle West and then returned to Washington, D.C. to practice communications law. Leaving the technical side of that field, I focused on libel and defamation law and public employee rights to report wrongdoing in the workplace. Our Federal employees caretaking the environment were my primary focus through to 2004. I then returned to Federal service to set up the modern whistleblowing programs for the Defense Department and the Intelligence Community. The work was exhilarating. My skills in Federal Employment Law were honed and I picked up new insights as a National Security lawyer focused on oversighting of the security clearance adjudication process, 2004 to 2018. In 2018, I returned to private practice on Connecticut Avenue, using the experience of the previous quarter century to continue helping our Federal workers. Home is Upstate New York, where I came of age at Ithaca, New York and received my collegiate education at Cornell University. My husband and I live in western Maryland, close to both our families. In my spare time, I grow tomatoes, cucumbers, a variety of herbs and spices, and green beans. I tend to be a dog-person, but am courteous to cats.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
26 years
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 28 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Tully Rinckey, PLLC
2001 L Street, NW, Suite 902, Washington, DC, 20036
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Daniel P Meyer's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
In my corner, he had my back in a very lonely time.
My case had been a long and highly unusual security proceeding. I went to Dan Meyer at Tully Rinckey because I thought, and he thought, we’d been doing a security clearance adjudication over Guidelines B, Foreign Influence and Guideline C, Foreign Preference, and some other complex matters. Before w...
Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Government
Thanks Again - Very Successful Appeal!
I initially began an appeal for the revocation of my security clearance on my own without counsel and very soon regretted that decision. I soon learned that I did not understand the process and was in over my head. I retained counsel for the security clearance action late, but thankfully brought on ...
Posted by Mark | August 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Dan is exceptional security clearance expert!
Thanks Dan Meyer ! I triggered some public trust concerns under the suitability factors; Dan is a former security manager who served two inspector generals. He brought his decades’ of experience to bear on my response to my agency. If you find yourself in need of national security and Federal empl...
Posted by Lawrence | August 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Awesome Lawyer
Dan Meyer and the National Security team at Tully Rinckey coached me through a challenge to my Federal employment, one that could have taken me out completely. Their public trust filing and analysis brought together everything that was needed, and did so with a compelling and winning argument. Thank...
Posted by FormerClient | May 20, 2022 | Military Law
Daniel Meyer is The Best in the Field!
It helps to have a counsel you is your counsel, and not the Agency’s. Starting a career in counterterrorism or intelligence is not easy; the rules are complicated and the training has gaps. If you don’t have a network to point out the land mines, it is easy to lose a limb with the first few steps. ...
Daniel P Meyer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dan is a phenomenal mentor and is extremely inciteful about the inner workings of Federal Labor & Employment law. I will continue to work with Dan as long as he allows me to assist him, as his advice and guidance has been invaluable. I highly endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan Meyer has achieved excellent results for numerous clients facing security clearance related issues against the odds on a continuous basis since starting with our law firm many years ago. Daniel P Meyer is a wealth of knowledge, sage in wisdom, keen in intellectual cleverness and has accomplished a plethora of amazing outcomes."
"I endorse this lawyer. Daniel has consistently received positive results for his clients. He has extensive knowledge and respect within the security clearance practice area."
"Dan is an absolute exert in his field! He gets great results for his clients and he has my highest endorsement."
"Daniel is a fantastic member of our legal team. He is an expert in his area of law and his vast knowledge makes him a valuable resource for anyone who has a question of law in this area."
"I wholly endorse this lawyer. He memorializes the peak of professionalism and applies his skills at the highest levels. He has a reputation for being the "go to" attorney regarding security clearance matters. No one better!"
"Dan is a consummate professional. He is at the top of his trade and gets results for his clients. As a former government attorney, he understands who to contact and what language to use to get positive results for his clients. He is a magician when it comes to Security Clearances work."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Dan is my go to expert at Tully Rinckey for issues related to Security Clearance, Facility Clearance, Intelligence issues and Federal Whistleblowing issues. If you are facing any of these legal issues , I strongly recommend a consultation with Dan!"
"A subject matter expert who selflessly fights for his clients. A highly respected member of the legal team. Without question I fully endorse this lawyer."
"I fully endorse this lawyer. Daniel is a strong and passionate leader for his attorneys, and that passion transitions well into zealous representation for his clients. His knowledge of securities clearance law is unparalleled, and he is a fantastic asset to any matter he works on."
"I unequivocally endorse Dan Meyer. He is a subject matter expert in the field of security clearance law and works countless hours to assist clients in obtaining and/or maintaining their security clearances and facility access."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Well-respected in the community, and knowledgeable. Works hard for his clients. An asset to the field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is an exceptional attorney and a subject matter expert on all security clearance and national security matters. If you are looking for an attorney to accomplish your national security goals, Dan is the one you should contact."
"I unequivocally endorse this attorney. Dan is incredibly knowledgeable and insightful in the fields of national security and security clearance law."
"Dan is an outstanding attorney with an acute mind for identifying the key issues in litigation. Not only is he extremely sharp, but Dan is very easy to work with and can relate to a lot of people in understanding the litigation process. I strongly recommend Dan."
"I endorse this lawyer. Outstanding professional with great knowledge and experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rarely do you find an attorney with the extensive experience and background as Dan Meyer in his field. He has handled cases of the highest order. A leader in his field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tremendous team player and a hard-working attorney."
"Dan Meyer is an outstanding attorney who consistently achives top notch results for his clients. If you have a security clearance issue, Dan is most definitely the lawyer you want to seek out."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Employee of the Month, Tully Rinckey PLLC
2016
Superior Civilian Service Award, Department of Defense Inspector General
2016
Career Service Award, Department of Defense Inspector General
2011
2011 Finalist, Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Award, Partnership for Public Service
2010
Public Servant Award, Make It Safe Coalition/No Fear Coalition
2006
Zabel Award for Service to Society, International Technology Institute
2002
Award of Commendation, National Military Fish & Wildlife Association
1989
Surface Warfare Pin (Unrestricted Line Officer), Commanding Officer, battleship IOWA (BB-61)
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Equity Partner, Tully Rinckey, PLLC
2019 - Present
Managing Partner, Tully Rinckey, PLLC - Washington, D.C. Office
2018 - Present
Partner, Tully Rinckey, PLLC
2013 - 2018
Intelligence Officer, United States Intelligence Community
2010 - 2013
Director, Whistleblowing & Transparency, U.S. Department of Defense
2004 - 2010
Director, Civilian Reprisal Investigations Directorate, U.S. Department of Defense, Office of Inspector General
2000 - 2004
General Counsel and Litigation Director, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility
1999 - 2000
Vice President for Regulatory Affairs & Equity Partner, The Crescent Group, PLLC
1997 - 1999
Associate Counsel, Donelan, Cleary, Wood & Maser, PLLC
1996 - 1997
Telecommunications Analyst and Associate Attorney, Allen & Harold, PLLC
1995 - 1996
General Counsel, The Strategy Group, LLC
1994 - 1995
3L, Indiana University Maurer School Of Law
1993 - 1994
Graduate Intern, Office of Communications Research, The White House, Executive Office of the President
1993 - 1994
Clerk to the Commissioner, Federal Communicatons Commission, Office of Commissioner Andrew C. Barrett
1991 - 1993
1L & 2L, Indiana University Maurer School Of Law
1987 - 1991
Flagship Communications Officer, Battleship Gunnery Officer, United States Navy
Associations
1986 - Present
The Sphinx Head SocietyMember
1984 - Present
The Irving Literary SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Termination reduced to a letter of reprimand
https://www.tullylegal.com/wp-content/uploads/Dan_meyer_security_clearance.pdf
Returned for rehearing.
Investigation in Helms I found for Mr. Helms, on the subject of whistleblower reprisal.
Investigation found discrimination against Mr. Tenenbaum.
Investigation closed at my request due to conflict of interest on advising attorney's part.
Returned for rehearing.
Defered to OSC.
Remanded.
Decision against.
Reversed, remanded for decision on merits.
Decision against.
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-1st-circuit/1249689.html
Education
2006
National Security Decision-Making Fellow
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Govenment and Naval Science
1983
Regent's Degree
Speaking Engagements
2016
Whistleblower Protections 101
2015
IC Whistleblowing for Congressional Stakeholders
2006
Legislative Hearing: National Security Whistleblower Reform
2003
Legislative Hearing: H.R. 1497, A Bill to Reauthorize Title I of the Sikes Act
Publications
2022
2019
2015
2014
2003
1994
1993
Languages
English