Boutique Employment Law Firm
Established in 1982, Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. is a boutique employment law firm based in Washington, D.C., renowned for its deep expertise in federal employment law and government affairs.
Results-Driven Approach
With a client-focused and results-driven approach, the firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including employment law representation, workplace investigations, government investigations, security clearance assistance, and mediation services.
Dedicated Attorneys
Our expert team of attorneys is dedicated to providing high-caliber services tailored to the unique needs of federal employees and agencies, ensuring effective navigation through complex legal challenges.
Practice Areas
Employment Law Services
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Employer Workplace Investigations
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Government Investigations
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Bivens, Section 1983, and RFRA Litigation
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The Civil Service Reform Act (“CSRA”) established a new classification system for
federal employees in 1978. The system compartmentalized career civil service employees into
three groups: (1) the competitive service; (2) the excepted service; and (3) the senior executive
service (SES).
In November 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit heard an appeal from the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) to determine whether a petition for enforcement (PFE) of a settlement agreement was timely.
The Fourth Circuit issued a decision on September 9, 2025, holding that states lack Article III standing, and as such also lack the ability to bring a federal lawsuit, alleging harm from the termination of probationary federal employees and requesting the relief of reinstatement.