Scott Klippel

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Scott Klippel

also known as TSA NOV Defense

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 49 years

Gun Law Lawyer Practice Areas: Gun Law, Transportation

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About Scott

Biography

2024 Avvo Client's Choice Award Attorney. Read my client reviews. Specializing in Transportation (TSA) and Gun Law cases.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Gun Law 90%

My practice is solely devoted to representing airline passengers who were found with a firearm at a TSA checkpoint and who have received a Notice of Violation (NOV) from TSA seeking to impose a financial penalty.

19 years | 750 cases

90%
Transportation 10%

I worked with the Transportation Security Administration for over 11 years. For the last 5 ½ years I was in charge of negotiating settlements of cases involving civil penalties which TSA sought to impose on passengers who were found with firearms.

19 years | 750 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 47 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1978

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 49 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1976

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Scott Klippel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

330 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brian | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Scott Klippel is a consummate professional!!

There are certain things we would never dream we might carry into an airport TSA checkpoint. Imagine my horror when I was cleared through the metal detector only to find out I had neglected to remove the unthinkable from a carry-on bag in my rush out the door. TSA allowed me to proceed with my fli...ght schedule without my unthinkable, of course. I scoured the internet for attorneys who handle this type of situation. Scott Klippel’s name appeared. I compared his name & credentials to many others I found online. The choice, to me, was simple. When I received my Notice of Violation (NOV) from the TSA, I contacted Scott in hopes he might take some of the sting out of the experience. Scott immediately put my mind at ease. He told me exactly what would happen & even predicted the precise settlement amount he might negotiate on my behalf. I could not have wished for a better champion to represent me. I’m very grateful for his expertise & his kind, calm demeanor through my whole NOV experience. If the unthinkable happens to you, I highly recommend Scott Klippel.

Posted by Mark | March 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Upfront and honest

Accidentally left a pistol in my bag and took the bag on a trip with me. TSA made me nervous with the way they treated me. Of course before I even got on my flight I was looking online for a lawyer and found TSA NOV defense in multiple sights and searches. Contacted him immediately and he calmed me a...nd said wait to see what they say. Within a month I received my Nov with $3k fine exactly like he said it would be I quickly paid his retainer/fee and he got to work and got me down to $750 fine with $250 retainer /fee And TSA agreed and saved me $2000 the whole time was just upfront honest and professional

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

NOV Lawyer

Unfortunately, I accidentally left my loaded firearm in a hidden compartment within my backpack. TSA stopped me and I was subsequently issued a NOV (Notice of Violation). I found Scott's information online and hired him to represent me. He was very prompt, knowledgeable, and empathetic. He warned me ...of the extreme delays and said not to worry. He gave me specific instructions and also coached me up on how to avoid another violation in the future. This was simply a dumb mistake, but he gave me a real-world solution on how to remind myself that I have my firearm in my backpack. Like Scott mentioned, it took TSA over 2 years to issue the NOV. He handled it immediately, got my civil penalty reduced, and settled the case pretty much immediately. I will refer him to anyone that needs his services.

Posted by Chad | November 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney

True Professional

I tend to be a skeptic when hiring and or dealing with people and companies on line. Especially those who reside in other countries. But Scott put me at ease from the very beginning, both with his knowledge of the subject at hand, and his quick and concise explanation of exactly what I had just gon...e through without even having heard my story. It is rare to run across, and or do business with someone of his caliber for such a reasonable fee. After speaking to him the first time I felt he and his abilities and knowledge were "too good to be true" so I followed up on some of the reference sites and found that he was indeed legit. He not only met, but exceeded my expectations and hopes by reducing my fee significantly, and more importantly keeping up to speed with constant communications throughout the very short process. He literally took and issue that would have taken me weeks to maneuver through, and completed the task within just one day, and for less than I would have been able to negotiate for. Just not enough room here for how much I appreciate him for taking away the stress and dread so quickly!! Don't be a skeptic, you can trust this guy!

Posted by Mike | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

TSA Gun Nightmare

I can not thank Scott enough for the help with my case. Having made a booboo and left my gun in my carryon, Scott relieves my anxiety that all would be well. He did what he promised and when he promised. I hope yo never be in that situation again but I know I have Scott in the background. ...

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Associations

Austin Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Member

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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