Southworth PC Attorneys For Federal Employees

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Shining The Light Of Truth On Injustices Against Federal Employees

Your career as a federal employee should not be jeopardized by employment law violations. You deserve to be treated with integrity and respect. Our attorneys can go to work for you.
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Shaun Southworth, Lydia Taylor and
Shaun Southworth, Lydia Taylor
Offering Coast To Coast And World-Wide Representation
Federal Disability Retirement (OPM)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)
Office Of Special Counsel For Whistleblower Protection
Lydia Taylor and Shaun Southworth

Experienced Counsel For Federal Employees
Across The Nation

Employees of any enterprise are protected by employment laws. This includes employees of the federal government. When claims arise, however, federal employees must undergo particularly complex legal processes — processes that are notably different from average employment law claims.

If you are a federal employee who needs support in employment law issues, make sure you work with a lawyer who understands the unique regulations and processes that will accompany your case. Your case will depend on it.

Our firm offers the skill and knowledge you need to get help in your case. We are results-driven, client-focused, and compassion-minded and we apply our values to all of our cases. Contact Southworth PC, with offices in Atlanta,  Washington, D.C., and Dallas.

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Shaun Southworth
Lydia Taylor
Lydia Taylor
Shaun Southworth and Lydia Taylor
Shaun Southworth and Lydia Taylor

Handling Discrimination, Harassment, Disciplinary ActionsAnd Other Claims

Our firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of federal employees. We defend our clients against disciplinary actions, guide them through the proper claims processes and represent them in hearings before agencies, commissions and boards.
WE HANDLE CASES THAT INVOLVE:
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):
Our clients come to us while experiencing the symptoms of a hostile work environment or retaliation. Whether you are currently facing discrimination or harassment, or have been bullied into quitting your job because of these factors, let us know. We can help you file a claim and get results in your EEOC case.
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB):
Many federal employees have advanced statutory and constitutional protections when facing disciplinary actions

If your work performance is being evaluated and you are facing disciplinary action, or you are struggling with Federal disability and retirement concerns, make sure your employee rights are protected. We can stand up for you.

Office of Special Counsel for Whistleblower Protection:
When federal employees stand up for themselves and make their voices heard after wrongful conduct at work, they sometimes end up the subject of retaliatory discipline.

With the risk of retaliation when you raise an issue at work, this independent office exists to allow you to disclose wrongdoing and protect your job. We can help you by filing your disclosures.

Lydia Taylor, Shaun Southworth,

We Know How The Other Side Thinks

We have seen firsthand the measures that federal agencies use to defend against EEOC complaints and defend their actions before the MSPB because we have career experience in employment law defense.

These are entities with significant financial and legal resources, as well as an intimate understanding of the complex legal processes that accompany such claims. Make sure you have the same caliber of legal representation on your side as well. With more than 300 cases and over 25 years of experience under our belt, we can help.

Call us at 888-899-7284 or send us an email and tell us about your case. We are committed to affordable representation and use a hybrid retainer model so that you pay an affordable rate while we handle your case and pay the rest only if we win.

What Our Clients Say

Process Was Easy

Completely satisfied with services. Everything was done timely and I enjoyed working with Southworth PC. Process was easy from start to finish and I didn’t have to worry about anything because the attorneys handled everything. I would recommend Southworth PC and use their services again.

Very professional and excellent representation

I would tell prospective clients if you feel you have been discriminated against or harassed or unjustly treated, and you have a case, it would behoove to follow through with the process. It might be long, but it will likely be worth it. The treatment I got from the firm was fair. They were tough and asked probing questions and got to the root of the problem. It was very professional and excellent representation.

Best in the Business – Five Star Rating

Attorney Southworth and his staff was very courteous and professional. Attorney Southworth is very trustworthy and responsive. He listened to and valued my input. He works hard to make sure employers are held accountable. I highly recommend the firm of Southworth PC to anyone seeking justice for the wrongs of their employers.

Best in the Business

Attorney Southworth and his staff was very courteous and professional. Attorney Southworth is very trustworthy and responsive. He listened to and valued my input. He works hard to make sure employers are held accountable. I highly recommend the firm of Southworth PC to anyone seeking justice for the wrongs of their employers.

Highly Effective Attorney

I highly endorse Shaun Southworth; he is a very professional lawyer and has achieved a tremendous success in my delicate case. Mr. Southworth has very good interpersonal and excellent people skills. Highly recommended.

Set the Stage for the Settlement Agreement

I wanted to seize this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to you for all you have done for me. Your preparations for the hearings paid great dividends because your line of cross examination on the RMO was so impressive that even the presiding Judge knew how well prepared you were that ultimately stunned the agency attorney.

I like, commend, admire, appreciate your legal minds, skill sets you have. You used them to meticulously attack the agency ‘s methodology in the employees’ evaluation process, and as you meticulously pointed out the biased and / or wrong approaches to employee evaluations process where using coaching notes were not part of the evaluation criteria, yet the agency tried to use it as a base to terminate my 20 years of employment with the federal government. This, in all intent and practical purposes set the stage for the settlement agreement.

Great Lawyers but Even Better People

Wanted to personally thank you guys for everything that you have done. You kept encouraging me to keep going even when I was unsure I was able to. You guys are great lawyers but I think even better people for all the hard work that you do. I know we still may face an appeal but the decision from the judge and how he saw through all the deception from the Agency was all I wanted and you got me that. I could never thank you guys enough.

Guidance and Support Every Step of the Way

I wanted to say thank you so much for taking on my case, working with me, and bringing the case to a close. Having your guidance and support every step of the way was invaluable, and you navigating me through the latter portion of the process helped elevate some of the burden and stress I felt. Although the Agency never ‘admitted’ to ‘wrong doing’ and the outcome wasn’t what I initially hoped for and asked from the Agency, settling the way we ultimately did with them was validating and satisfactory since I’m leaving them anyway. I’m happy we got the result that we did from them. I know you did everything in your power to get me to the outcome we did, and I am so very appreciative. Any lingering dissatisfaction I have rests solely with the Agency and how they responded every step along the way. You have been awesome.

I hope everything has been going well with you. Thank you, again, a TON!

Thank You for all you do

I want to stop and say Thank you for everything you are doing and for helping us with the case. I want to thank you for all you do and the paperwork we went over was really good.

Awesome Job

I read it, and it looks great to me, awesome job with that, thoroughly addressed every aspect of their frivolous motion. Thanks!

We Trust Your Firm

We trust your firm and we appreciate all the work you put into it. I am really pleased.

Always Very Thorough

Thank you greatly for your distinct attention to detail.  Your messages/communication are always very thorough. Thank you!
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Discover More Resources for Your Success

At Southworth PC, our commitment extends beyond trying to win or settle cases—we’re invested in fostering a healthier, more resilient professional community for federal employees, even if you are not our client. We provide a free daily newsletter for federal employees that contains our takes on the top three news stories of the day impacting federal employees as well legal and mindfulness tips. Join the nearly 4,000 federal employees getting our daily briefing. We also have a robust social media presence of free information to help keep federal employees informed. You can follow us on YouTube (or many other social media platforms), or search through our own Federal Employee Resource Center to find the exact content you want. Also, for nearly 15 years, our founder, Shaun Southworth, has also been a trusted legal advocate, and for nearly a decade, he has practiced mindfulness techniques to help individuals navigate workplace challenges more effectively. Explore his acclaimed book, Finding Peace at Work, and tune in to first season of The Mindful Workplace Podcast for practical, mindfulness-based insights on overcoming toxic work environments, building resilience, and reclaiming your peace at work.  Be sure to check out our premier podcast, Civil Rights for Civil Servants, co-hosted by Shaun Southworth and our managing partner, Lydia Taylor. Your service deserves protecting–let’s protect it together at Southworth PC.

VerdictsAnd Settlements

Our client received and accepted a near half-million dollar settlement offer after filing whistleblowing and retaliation claims.
Our client received and accepted a high five-figure settlement offer after filing an MSPB wrongful termination appeal.
Our client received and accepted a high five-figure settlement offer after contesting her constructive removal.
Our client received and accepted a five-figure settlement offer after filing a federal civil rights lawsuit based on race discrimination.
Our client received and accepted a six-figure settlement offer after challenging her wrongful removal.
Our client received and accepted a six-figure settlement offer after filing a sexual harassment and retaliation case.
Our client received and accepted a six-figure settlement offer after filing a wrongful termination case.
Reinstated federal career; recovered five years back pay, attorney’s fees; disability discrimination found in EEO case.
Reversed 30-day suspension; eradicated record, due process violation
Probationary client reinstated; awarded damages, attorney’s fees; fought racism and retaliation.
Settled case pre-trial; client gained over $200,000.
Secured near half-million dollar settlement in retaliation case.
Our client received and accepted a near half-million dollar settlement offer after filing whistleblowing and retaliation claims.
Our client received and accepted a high five-figure settlement offer after filing an MSPB wrongful termination appeal.
Our client received and accepted a high five-figure settlement offer after contesting her constructive removal.
Our client received and accepted a five-figure settlement offer after filing a federal civil rights lawsuit based on race discrimination.
Our client received and accepted a six-figure settlement offer after challenging her wrongful removal.
Our client received and accepted a six-figure settlement offer after filing a sexual harassment and retaliation case.
Our client received and accepted a six-figure settlement offer after filing a wrongful termination case.
Reinstated federal career; recovered five years back pay, attorney’s fees; disability discrimination found in EEO case.
Reversed 30-day suspension; eradicated record, due process violation.
Probationary client reinstated; awarded damages, attorney’s fees; fought racism and retaliation.
Settled case pre-trial; client gained over $500,000.
Secured near half-million dollar settlement in retaliation case.
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Meet With Our Experienced Legal Team

Personal service makes a difference to you and to us. We are most effective when we can work one-on-one with our clients through every stage of the legal process. Let us work with you.

From offices in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Dallas, we handle cases across the United States and worldwide. When you speak with us, we listen and we will give you an honest assessment of what we can do to help you.