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

Location

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Scott Klippel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

330 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 90 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Provided Insight, Expertise, and Peace of Mind

If you're reading this you most likely found yourself in the same unfortunate situation I did. THREE years after the incident, I received the NOV letter in the mail. After a few days of researching what to do, I found myself on this site and reading the reviews like you're reading now. I called the n...umber, Mr. Scott answered right away and then gave me the rundown of what everything would look like. We set up a time in the morning on the following day to talk through the case, and by the afternoon everything was settled with TSA. It was undoubtedly the best decision I could've made. He was professional, efficient, and handled everything for me. He did everything he said he would do and was able to save me hundreds of dollars. Very grateful for him!

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Trusted Counsel, Champion, and Peace of Mind

I hired Scott to handle a TSA NOV, and within a few days we had an amicable settlement. Scott's deep knowledge of the legal system, the nature of the violation itself, and his structured review of my specific case gave me a sense of peace and confidence that has allowed me to put this matter in the p...ast. Scott's guidance and advice is invaluable. He is a consummate professional with a structured process that gave me confidence and peace of mind in his ability to resolve my case. Thank you, Scott.

Posted by Rebekah | September 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

This is your go-to guy!

Scott is very thorough and detailed every step of the way. He knows exactly what to do and what to expect. I always have follow up questions, but never had any after each discussion with him. I called and retained him on a Thursday, had a follow up call that Sunday, and the case was closed by Monday ...afternoon. I didn't have to do anything, amd he made it so easy. We were initially tempted to just pay TSA's reduced fine amount, because we didnt want to deal with court and such. I am so glad we found Scott, because not only was it a breeze, we were able to save $800+ on our TSA fine!

Posted by Justin | August 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best of the Best

From our initial consultation, to our in-depth conversations, Scott took his time to explain in details what it was he would do, how he would do it, and what expectations I could take moving forward. He spends his time making sure to inform his clients and makes the process streamlined and efficient.... For my Case, it was resolved in less than 24Hrs.

Posted by Terry | August 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

The Reviews Are Real

This review is real as well. Scott did what he said and when he said he would. His experience is validated by his knowledge and actions. If you are at all considering quickly getting a reduced TSA NOV, stop here and contact him. No BS and its over with faster than wondering what to do. No Charge for ...the consult and you'll get the facts as he knows them.

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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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