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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.
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Practice Areas
19 years | 750 cases
19 years | 750 cases
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State: New York
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
State: Texas
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
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Posted by Robbie | January 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
NOV Violation
Scott was very professional, explained everything with great detail, and made the process very easy. He was courteous and provided a sense of comfort with the amount of knowledge he demonstrated. He was great to work with and made the process easy.
Posted by Todd H | October 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
Best of the best and CASE RESOLVED ASAP!
my heart sank when I went through TSA and my bag was pulled for additional screening only to realize that I had taken my gun out of my truck and left it in the bag I was going through the airport with. I was lucky and no police charges, but was notified of the MASSIVE Fine I would be getting in the m...
Posted by Franz | October 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fast and efficient!
Like most people that hire Scott, I accidentally brought a firearm to a TSA checkpoint. Do not hesitate to hire Scott if this happens to you. His communication and explanation of what will happen next was top notch. His lawyer fee was worth how easy this whole process became, let alone chopping the a...
Posted by John | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
John
Scott Klippel, whom I hired to help me work through an issue I had with the TSA. He was professional and explained all issues and possibilities with my particular case. He was thorough in his explanation and was able to put me at ease knowing he had extensive experience with my specific type of TSA v...
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Peace of Mind!
Scott is a real pro! I cannot begin to thank him enough! I never imagined that I would be in the situation where I was rushing out the door to the airport without doing the most basic thing: checking my bag for prohibited items. I take my bag with me everywhere without checking it and habit patterns ...
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1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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