About John V. Berry

John V. Berry is the founding partner of the Berry & Berry, PLLC law firm and represents federal employees, government contractors, intelligence agency personnel, law enforcement officers, firefighters, private sector employees, and state workers in employment, labor, and national security law matters. His practice focuses on security clearance defense, disciplinary action defense, administrative investigations, and equal employment opportunity (EEO) claims. He represents federal employees nationwide in security clearance appeals, disciplinary actions, MSPB appeals, EEO complaints, and other employment-related issues. His experience includes handling cases before federal agencies such as the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), as well as intelligence agencies (IC) like the CIA and NSA.

Mr. Berry has also served as General Counsel to the United States Park Police and Capitol Police labor unions and provided counsel to businesses on wage, hour, and HR policy matters. He has been recognized as a Top Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine and Arlington Magazine, authored legal blogs, and co-taught CLE courses on security clearance and MSPB representation. Frequently interviewed by major media outlets and published in legal journals, Mr. Berry has built a reputation for his contributions to employment and national security law.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Labor and Employment
  • Other 5
    • Contract Law
    • Security Clearance Defense
    • Disciplinary Action Defense
    • Administrative Investigation Representation
    • Representation in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Claims

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1997, Michigan
    1998, District of Columbia
    2005, Maryland
    2006, New York
    2010, Virginia
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
    U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
    Memberships
    Security Clearance Lawyers Association
    D.C. Bar Labor and Employment Law Section
    Virginia Employment Lawyers Association
    Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Detroit School of Law
    Class of 1997
    J.D.
    Executive Editor of the Law Review

    George Washington University School of Law
    Class of 2000
    LL.M.
    Litigation and Dispute Resolution
    Other Education
    University of Michigan
    Class of 1993
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    2025 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Employment Lawyers, 2025 Washingtonian Top Employment Lawyers

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Plaza America, 11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 305Reston, VA 20190U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    John V. Berry was admitted in 1997 to the State of Michigan.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, John V. Berry is admitted to practice in District of Columbia, Maryland, Michigan, New York and Virginia.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    John V. Berry is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    John V. Berry attended George Washington University School of Law and University of Detroit School of Law.