Ryan C. Nerney

Ryan C. Nerney

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 11 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Ladera Ranch, CA
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Employment & Labor, Military Law, Federal Regulation

999 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Ladera Ranch, CA

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Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

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National Security Clearances (Tully Rinckey PLLC)

999 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694

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Ryan C. Nerney's Reviews

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20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by alex | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Help Unsuspend Clearance

I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding work Ryan did in helping me regain my security clearance. His expertise and dedication were evident from our first meeting, and he consistently went above and beyond to ensure a positive outcome. Ryan’s deep understanding of security clearance processes... and his strategic approach to my case were instrumental in navigating the complexities involved. He meticulously prepared and presented a compelling case that highlighted my qualifications and commitment, addressing every concern with precision and clarity. Throughout the process, Ryan was always available to answer my questions, provide updates, and offer reassurance. His professionalism and clear communication made a stressful situation much more manageable, and I always felt confident knowing he was advocating on my behalf. Thanks to Ryan’s hard work and unwavering support, I am now able to continue my career without the burden of clearance issues. I highly recommend Ryan to anyone facing similar challenges. His expertise, dedication, and client-focused approach are truly exceptional. Thank you, Ryan, for your outstanding service and for making a significant positive impact on my career and future.

Posted by Eric | February 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Security clearance revocation.

I was denied a security clearance for a federal job I worked so hard to get so I turned to Mr. Nerney for help. It took some time and work but not only did Mr. Nerney get everything that was needed to restore my clearance but I was finally offered the federal job I worked hard for. Mr. Nerney's exp...ertise and professionalism showed from day one and I don't think any of this would have been possible without his help. He stood by my side the entire time and he was always extremely quick to answer my calls and questions and returned my emails. It was almost like I was the only person he was working for even though he has several clients at once at any given time. I highly recommend Mr. Nerney and his law firm to do legal business with. I was never left in the dark. Like I said before, he was with me, working hard to get me the most desired results possible during the entire time. I would definitely work with him again if I ever had to. Thank you Mr. NERNEY!

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Helped Me Get My Clearance

I was facing some serious concerns with regards to obtaining a security clearance and being able to keep my job. I consulted Ryan, and his calm, straightforward explanation about my issues and how they would be best tackled made me want to hire him on the spot! Thanks to his counsel, I was able to na...vigate my form and background interview easily, and I obtained my clearance without even getting a statement of reasons! I know that Ryan is the only way that this was able to happen, and I cannot thank him enough for what he has done to get me my clearance and peace of mind!

Posted by David | October 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Security Clearance Granted!

Ryan Nerney represented me in a formal Security Clearance Hearing - the culmination of a seemingly endless two year struggle I had been enduring on my own. I chose Edmunds Law Firm (at the last minute) because of their glowing reviews, and because they seemed experienced with these sort of matters. ... I was not disappointed. They knew just what to do, and jumped right in, planning our strategy, the documents we would present, witnesses to appear, communicating with the prosecutor on my behalf ... everything. That's not to say they didn't keep me plenty busy; they did. However, we had less than a month before the Court date (which they managed to push a back a few days), and much to prepare. In retrospect, though I felt my "counter-reasons" were justified, I wouldn't have stood a chance in there on my own (and would never have put together the organized wealth of exhibits with which we showed up). Throughout the process, Ryan and the whole staff at Edmunds were professional, helpful, competent and responsive. The Hearing itself went smoothly and well. We had the cards (thanks to our preparation), and Ryan played them. He kept my character witnesses on-track, while also letting them speak out and score emotional points. Mr. Nerney was aware of some new guidelines that were particularly relevant to my case, and made sure to point these out to the administering Judge. In short, at the end of the day (and the Hearing), I don't think there was any real doubt in anyone's mind (not even the prosecutor's) that I would be granted my Security Clearance. As far as I'm concerned, if you want to win, these are the guys you want in your corner.

Posted by Shane | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Back in the Game

I had recently undergone an interview and polygraph for an NSA clearance. I was very honest in my interview. In fact I got to a point where the honesty was actually not the truth and I somewhat misrepresented myself as this can be a very nerve racking experience. Within days I had learned that I wa...s no longer allowed to access an NSA site on a visitor status while waiting for my official clearance to play out. This was embarrassing and devastating. I felt like a dirt bag. Not long after this unexpected bit of bad news, I received the letter of response from NSA indicating that my application for a security clearance had been rejected, with a letter of explanation. This was very disheartening. I had some very dark days following this. I am not a bad person and had been completely honest in my interview. After some deliberation on what I should do and after scouring the internet on the topic, I contacted the Alan E Edmunds law firm. I spoke directly with Alan on more than one occasion. Alan convinced me that it was in my best interest to move forward with an appeal. I retained the Edmunds law firm and was assigned Mr. Ryan Nerney as my attorney. I communicated directly with Ryan who was kind and helpful. I was sent a list of items that I needed to collect and obtain for my case. These items were carefully detailed out and Ryan answered any questions I had that related to my curiosity and inexperience in this field. A government clearance can be a scary venture as the average person has not a clue how this system works. Mr. Nerney and the people at this firm understand the process and I found that I could rely on them heavily to help me to know what to do, how to do it and when to do it. Ultimately it is about following their simple instruction, gathering the right info and allowing them to assemble and submit a response in such a way that it gives you the best chance of winning an appeal. I thought my case was hopeless but as I did as I was directed and began to gather the information, I found that they were helping me to form a picture of who I am, not just what one intimidating interviewer derived in an intense interview. In the end, I received happy news from Ryan who indicated that my appeal had been approved and the denial of further movement on my clearance overthrown. I am now back on track with my clearance officially. I can’t thank the Alan E Edmunds Law Firm and especially Mr. Ryan Nerney for their support and help. They truly were and advocate and I would go to them again. What a God Send they were to me. Literal Angels in my defense. If you are curios if they can help, Call Ryan or Alan and ask their advice. I am certain they will be honest and direct you for your betterment. Their retainment fee was well worth getting back on track for a clearance that will be invaluable in my profession. Thank you again Ryan Nerney and Edmunds Law Firm! Shane M.

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Ryan C. Nerney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Simpson

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ryan is an absolute subject matter expert in his field! I have worked with him on numerous cases where he has achieved fantastic results, above and beyond expectations. He is not only passionate about the law, but he truly cares about his clients and it shows! I absolutely endorse this attorney!"

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Mathew Tully

Military law lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Brittany Forrester

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked along side Ryan Nerney on a variety of security clearance, MSPB, and EEOC matters. He is very knowledgeable in each area of law and willing to jump in to assist with case issues as they arise. I highly recommend his representation."

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Allison Weber

Military law lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ryan's knowledge of security clearance law is unrivalled in the industry. Ryan has obtained exceptional outcomes for a variety of clients including military personnel, federal employees, and contractors. I extend my highest endorsement for Ryan and encourage anyone in need of security clearance assistance to reach out to him and utilize his experience and expertise."

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Marc Napolitana

Unknown lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ryan has a tremendous level of expertise and experience in security clearance representation. His knowledge in the national security space is exceptional, and his ability to effectively advocate is elite. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Chad Lennon

Military law lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I fully endorse this lawyer. highly skilled in litigation and security clearance representation."

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Heather Tenney

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ryan is a highly skilled litigator and is an invaluable resource on security clearance matters. He is an asset to his colleagues and clients alike. His experience with DOHA and DOE have been personally beneficial as he has provided great advice leading to favorable adjudications."

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Anthony Kuhn

Administrative law lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ryan is an exceptional security clearance attorney. His knowledge of this area of law is unmatched. Ryan has obtained excellent outcomes for military members, federal employees and covert officers/agents. Without reservation, I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Meyer

Military law lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ryan's documented record before the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals is excellent, and his successful cases are consulted regularly by members of the Security Clearance bar seeking wisdom on Guideline B, C and F adjudications; a rising star with a distance to go, looking forward to his continued excellence on the part of our service members, civilians and contracting personnel supporting the mission of Federal agencies."

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Brittany Forrester

Employment and labor lawyer

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Stephen Simpson

Military law lawyer

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Jonathan Gonzalez

Military law lawyer

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Steven Herrick

Employment and labor lawyer

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Gregory Melus

Business lawyer

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Marc Napolitana

Military law lawyer

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Ryan Green

Employment and labor lawyer

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Stephanie Rapp-Tully

Employment and labor lawyer

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Michael Freestone

Immigration lawyer

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Chad Lennon

Military law lawyer

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Heather Tenney

Military law lawyer

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Daniel Meyer

Government lawyer

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Alan Edmunds

Government lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2026

500 X - The Next Generation, Lawdragon

2026

500 Leading Litigators in America, Lawdragon

2025

Southern California Rising Stars, Thomas Reuters

2025

500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Laywers, Lawdragon

2024

Southern California Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters

2023

Southern California Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters

2022

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomas Reuters

2022

National Security Lawyer of the Year, National Security Lawyers Association

2020

Employee of the Month, Tully Rinckey, PLLC

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Managing Partner, Tully Rinckey, PLLC

Associations

2022 - Present

National Security Lawyers Association

Secretary

2014 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Security Clearance - Foreign Influence (Guideline B)

Favorable Decision

Security Clearance - Financial Considerations (Guideline F)

Favorable Decision - Retained Security Clearance

Security Clearance - Drug Involvement and Personal Conduct (Guidelines H and E)

Favorable Decision - Security Clearance Granted

Security Clearance - Foreign Preference and Foreign Influence (Guidelines C and B)

Favorable Decision - Security Clearance Granted

Position of Trust - Foreign Influence and Personal Conduct

Favorable Decision

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Education

2013

Arizona Summit Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Univ of California Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

Webinar

Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (SEAD 4) - What You Need to Know

2024

2024

NSLA Podcast Episode 7 Guideline E - Personal Conduct

2024

2024

NSLA Podcast Episode 5 Guideline D - Sexual Behavior

2023

2023

2023

2023

ABC 7 New York Extra Time Government Shutdown

2021

Tully Rinckey Webinar

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees

Publications

2021

Federal News Network Federal News Network Interview

2014

The Notice, Legal Aid Society of Orange County Sports Corner

Languages

English

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