Stephen J. Dunn

110 WEST RD STE 445
Towson, Maryland 21204-2364
Telephone Number: (410) 321-8368
Fax Number: (410) 321-1599

208 East Market Street
York, Pennsylvania, 17401-2033
Phone (717) 845-7301

Email: sdunn@sdunnlaw.com
Practice Areas
UNITED STATES MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD (MSPB)

    The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is a forum in which federal employee may appeal an adverse personnel action, such as removal, suspension, whistle-blower reprisal, or other detrimental actions. The MSPB generally acts after a final decision has been rendered by an agency more directly involved with the matter. The MSPB provides a trial regarding the adverse action appealed.  It is a forum similar in aspect to the federal courts and requires an attorney well-versed in federal law and personnel regulations for a successful appeal. The MSPB encourages parties to reach settlement when possible, but many times litigation is required.

    I have handled hundreds of appeals to MSPB and have successfully negotiated settlements. An unsuccessful MSPB appeal can be further appealed in the federal courts and I have considerable experience in federal courts enabling me to continue such appeals. If you are contemplating filing a MSPB appeal or are having difficulty with an existing appeal, I can help you obtain the maximum benefits to which you are entitled.


  • Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP)
    • Categories of Benefit Entitlement
      1. Compensation Payments
      2. Paid Medical Expenses
      3. Schedule Award Benefits - see Awards
  • Office of Personnel Management (OPM) -medical disability retirement
  • Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)
  • Office of Special Counsel (OSC) complaints regarding whistleblowing
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Federal Sector Employees
  • Government Security Clearance issues, including appeals of denials, revocations and downgrades
  • Military Issues including Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) and Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) Hearings and Appeals
  • U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
  • Other areas - ask!

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