On February 12, 2013 the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved my application for disability retirement from the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) after 20+ years of federal law enforcement service. I started the process in late February 2012. OPM would have not approved my application for disability retirement if I had not retained the Harris Federal Law Firm. The FAMS has a very negative work climate and is very hostile towards the rank and file (Federal Air Marshals). Additionally, OPM is a beast of its own so I knew if I was to succeed in qualifying for disability retirement I would need legal representation.
Thus, I turned to the Harris Federal Law Firm. From the initial consultation with Grant Ostrander to the OPM approval letter I felt very confident about having retained the Harris Federal Law Firm. Choosing the Harris Federal Law Firm to represent me is the best thing I ever did.
Throughout the entire process Kate Richardson was and is a god send. She communicated with me daily/weekly and ensured my medical records were forwarded to the FAMS and/or OPM. When I had question(s) or needed to update my file, Ms. Richardson was always there. She was always positive, helpful, and listened to me and was supportive.
Everyone who works for the Harris Federal Law Firm, is awesome!!! So now as a family we face tomorrow with a positive outlook and owe that all to everyone at Harris Federal Law Firm.
So I recommend this to all federal employees facing disability retirement. Retain the Harris Federal Law Firm, because you will need representation and they are the best!!!