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 48 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

Showing 21 - 25 of 51 reviews | Gun Law

Posted by Robert | January 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Excellent work with TSA gun problem

Scott handled a TSA gun NOV for me. He obtained a resolution for me, with a significant reduction in penalty, in a couple of days. He also gave me good advice on how to avoid future problems. He was VERY organized and efficient and his fee was very reasonable.

Posted by Billy | December 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

TSA NOV Civil Penalty

After I accidently forgot to take my Pistol out of my Computer bag , I received a NOV from the TSA . The civil penalty amount was $4,950.00 crazy high , with an offer to settle for $2,475.00 . I researched my legal options and I found Mr. Klippel , and read tons of these reviews on AVVO . I emailed h...im over the weekend and he reached out to me by phone on Monday at 9.00 a.m. . he explained and clarified everything I had researched . He also explained and to told me how to handle it on my own . He then told me exactly what he could get the fine reduced to which was $1,247.00 . I hired him at a very reasonable fee of $400.0 and paid him around Lunch on that same Monday . Around 10.00 a.m. Tuesday the very next day , I received a negotiated settlement of $1,247.00 just as he had told me . I went on line and paid the penalty just after lunch on that same Tuesday and the case was settled . The whole process was only about 28 hours from the first time Mr. Klippel and I spoke on the phone . Even with his fee He saved me $828.00. I highly recommend NOV Defense and Mr. Klippel if you find yourself in this situation . You will not find a more Knowledgeable Lawyer or firm on these matters .

Posted by Chris | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

TSA violation

Accidentally brought a firearm through a TSA checkpoint. Decided to hire Scott after talking through my options with him. He did a great job and saved me a lot of time and money. Quick and efficient. End result was exactly as promised during the consultation. Highly recommend

Posted by Sarah | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Super easy process

Nothing is worse than the sinking feeling I got when I realized I had accidentally left my firearm in my bag at the airport. I immediately began looking into my options. I came across Scott on the internet and after reading MANY reviews decided to work with him to resolve the matter. Scott is EXTREME...LY responsive and VERY honest and upfront. From advising not only that I could handle it on my own, but explaining how to handle it. I chose to eliminate the headache of doing it myself and hired Scott. My case was legitimately resolved and handled within a matter of hours. Scott advised me prior to retaining him what the fee would be and even gave me a guarantee that if it surpassed his quote, he'd take it off of his fees. This reinforced to me that I could in fact handle it myself since it seemed standard practice that the TSA follows particular guidelines for reducing penalties, but let's be honest.. who wants to even deal with the headache? Was an extremely painless process and is now behind me. I'd definitely recommend him to anyone who finds themselves facing a notice of violation from the TSA. Thanks Scott.

Posted by Jeff | March 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

TSA NOV - very helpful

Scott was great to work with, even on a short timeline. Very thorough helping with my TSA-NOV for accidently carrying a handgun in my backpack to a TSA checkpoint. Everything went as he said it would.

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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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