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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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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 Joseph | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great attorney
Scott was great. I had a weapons violation at SEATAC Airport and Scott helped me navigate the TSA violation successfully.
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
All these years later I appreciate it
Scott was friendly and courteous. I never do these. But I decided to even after the settlement being done years ago.
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...
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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.
Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2023 | Administrative Law
Incredibly rude and condescending
Had a quick consult with Scott about a TSA penalty charge - not exaggerating, this guy is the most rude, condescending person in the service industry I've ever spoken with. I was flabbergasted. I asked him a question, and when my answer was slightly vague and I asked for clarification, he proceede...
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Replied last May 03, 2023Readers should know that normally conversations between a client or potential client and an attorney are completely confidential. One exception exists when a person publicly complains about the services of an attorney. Thus, I am able to write what happened, from my perspective. On May 2, Mr. Anonymous left a phone message for me that it was urgent he speak to me as there was a time deadline he had to meet. I called him back within 24 hours. I first recommended that Mr. Anonymous not pay the $4100 that TSA was asking for. I then explained to him how he could represent himself by asking for a Formal Hearing by certified mail sent to both the Administrative Law Court and to TSA and that the TSA attorney would probably get back to him within 30 days. And that Mr. Anonymous could then negotiate a settlement directly with the TSA attorney. I then explained that if he wanted to hire me, my fee would be $750, that he wouldn't have to return any paperwork and that I guaranteed a settlement of $1025, and that his case should be settled within a week of my being retained. He then asked me what amount of settlement he could expect if he represented himself. I explained that I had no idea what settlements were for people who didn't hire me. He then asked me the same question again, apparently not liking my answer the first time around. I got the feeling at that point that he had a real attitude problem. So I did ask him what part of my previous answer he didn't understand. He then hung up on me. He is correct that if a client pays me through Zelle, there is no recourse unless I decide to return the fee. That is why I also accept PayPal, where a client can file a complaint with PayPal if the client feels that I didn't deliver what I promised. Thus a client has full recourse contrary to Mr. Anonymous' statement. He is just plain wrong which doesn't surprise me. I am sorry that he didn't like the fact that I didn't know what settlements were for people who didn't hire me. I am puzzled as to why he would even think I could know this. I am amused by the fact that the 3 AVVO reviews that were so negative about my services were made by people who didn't hire me. The 202 reviews by people who did hire me were all 5 Star reviews, which should give you an idea as to how seriously I take my clients' TSA issues and how well I represent them. I look forward to talking to you.
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Scott Klippel Review
I had a very negative experience when I hired Scott to help me with a TSA case. While he is certainly very knowledgeable about these TSA cases, Scott seemed to be spread very thin and was not able to spend much time or attention on my case at all. He seemed interested in helping me before I cut the c...
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Replied last July 24, 2019Updates as of 7/24/19, 5/30, 6/11/19, 6/22/19 - As I stated on May 21, I don't believe that this was posted by a client. It is now over 60 days since I offered a full refund this unhappy "client." I have not heard back, which reinforces my belief that this posting is a troll. May 21, 2019 - It is difficult to respond to an anonymous complaint since I cannot review the file, but I will do my best. First, everyone reading this should be aware that when I am retained, their fee stays in my Trust Account until the case is settled. It is only after the case is settled that I consider my fee earned which means I can transfer the fee to my personal bank account. Thus, it is in both my client's interest and my interest to settle a case as quickly as possible, so it doesn't make sense that, as stated in the above post, "he did not care about helping me." If this post is really from a client, then, before he retained me, he would have received a pre-engagement email from me setting out what the expected settlement with TSA would be and how much could be expected to be saved, even factoring in my fee. In the six years that I have been operating TSA NOV Defense, I have never reached a settlement with TSA that cost a client more money than what I promised in my pre-engagment email. This is the first time I am hearing about this complaint and therefore I am baffled by it. However, if, the person who posted this was really a client, please contact me directly at [email protected] and I will immediately refund your entire fee.
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Experience
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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