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Scott Klippel
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My name is Scott Klippel. I represent passengers who were found with firearms at TSA passenger security checkpoints in the civil proceedings that TSA initiates against them. These proceedings involve the issuance by TSA of a Notice of Violation which seeks to impose a civil monetary penalty. I am not involved in any defense regarding criminal charges which might have been filed against the passenger.
I started TSA NOV Defense shortly after I left the Transportation Security Administration in April, 2013. I was an attorney with TSA from its inception in 2002 and I was in charge of TSA’s Chief Counsel’s Office Notice of Violation Program from July, 2007 until I left TSA. During that time period, on behalf of TSA, I handled over 4,500 NOV cases through the Informal Conference process.
I graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1976. (Hook’em Horns). After law school, I spent 5 years with the Kings County (Brooklyn, NY) District Attorney’s Office; when I left, I was in the Homicide Bureau where I was responsible for trying only murder cases. I was fortunate to be able to return to Austin where I worked for the Texas Prosecutor Council and the Texas Attorney General’s Office. In 1985, I opened my private law office in Austin for the practice of criminal defense. In 2000, I moved to the Washington DC area and worked for the U.S. Department of Justice. Shortly after 9/11 and the creation of the Transportation Security Administration, I joined TSA’s Office of Chief Counsel.
When I retired from TSA, I moved to the Holy Land. Feel free to confirm this at the Texas Bar website - . Click on "Find a Lawyer", enter my name and you will see the Texas Bar has my office listed as in Jerusalem, Israel and that I have been licensed in Texas since 1976.
I would be most happy to provide you, without charge, with an overview of TSA’s Notice of Violation process, so that you can better understand what you or your client is facing and can make an intelligent decision on how you wish to proceed with the NOV that was issued or will be issued.
My flat fee for representing someone is $400 and is payable throught PayPal.
I look forward to talking to you.
2024 Avvo Client's Choice Award Attorney. Read my client reviews. Specializing in Transportation (TSA) and Gun Law cases.
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Practice Areas
Gun Law
90%
19 years | 750 cases
Transportation
10%
19 years | 750 cases
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Licensed in New York for 47 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 49 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
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Posted by chuck | December 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
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Scott used his background and experience to quickly work with TSA to have a civil penalty reduced in a matter involving a firearm being carried through airport screening. He was informative, knew exactly what to do, and accomplished the desired result.
Posted by Chad | July 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Easy to work with
Mr. Klippel handled my case quickly and communicated with me throughout the whole process. He told me what was going to happen and responded to my emails/questions in a timely manner. Highly recommend him if you are in need of his services.
Posted by Bryce | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Scott is a Life Saver!
Scott was excellent in communicating with me the process and explaining how each of the next steps would work. He provided an estimate of how much the final fee would be and he saved me time, money, and hassle. He got it settled within 2 days of our initial call! Although I hope to never need to hi...
Posted by Trey | January 15, 2022 | Administrative Law
Operates in different Country; Don’t ask questions
After initially reaching out to Scott about his services, I was in the process of accepting his representation for my TSA case. I followed up by asking a simple question whether or not my violation would be reported into any database (being that his services only follow the process of you acceptin...
Scott Klippel
Replied last March 06, 2022First, I am very happy that you found another attorney with whom you are happy. The problem with my representing you Trey, is that when we first spoke, I not only explained how you could represent yourself with your TSA Notice of Violation, but I also explained to you that TSA was prohibited from releasing any information about the incident. Because you asked me to send you a PayPal Request for Payment so that you could retain me (while knowing I was not in the US), I don't understand why you are complaining about that issue in your review. After our initial phone conversation, you then wrote me an email again asking if TSA could tell anyone about this case. I wrote you that they could not, as I had explained in our initial phone call. When you asked me the same question again in a subsequent email, it seemed like you weren't listening to what I told you verbally on the phone and didn't read my email. My reply to you was – "Please re-read my e-mail below. If you are not going to read what I send you, I will suggest you find another attorney." I was somewhat surprised after that e-mail to you when you then emailed me back, stating you wanted to retain me. After much thought, I felt it best if you either dealt with TSA directly yourself (as I explained during our phone conversation exactly how you could represent yourself) or find another lawyer. Since my being out of the US didn't pose a problem for you (until you wrote the review), the only thing I can think that upset you was that I refused to take your money and represent you. Usually, people complain that a lawyer took their money and did nothing. Here you are complaining I didn't take your money. Again, I'm glad you found another lawyer who you feel comfortable with and who feels comfortable representing you. I hope you listen carefully to his or her advice and read all correspondence carefully as well.
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Experience
Associations
Austin Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
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Education
1976
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
State University of New York, Stony Brook
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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