Five months ago, an employment issue arose for me which necessitated the need for legal representation. I knew that I would need an attorney with expertise in state employment law. So I did my research and selected John Berry because of all of the wonderful things that I read about his knowledge of the law. This experience has taught me that abundant knowledge of the law is of course exceedingly important when seeking out legal representation, but that alone isn’t what makes an individual an exceptional attorney. John is an exceptional attorney. Not only is he an expert in his field, with abundant knowledge of the law, but he also exudes empathy for the client. As a forensic psychologist, I work with attorneys every day, and I can say that John is a rarity in the best of ways. I haven’t come across many that show true empathy for others. I always felt that John took the time to listen to my thoughts and feelings and that was extremely important to me during a highly stressful time. I never felt that he talked “to” me, but rather “with” me. He provided advice but always asked for my thoughts. I highly recommend him. He is not only a great attorney, but also a great person.

Berry and Berry representation is first class. They made myself and my family feel secure with handling my Workplace Case. Through their guidance and expertise my case was resolved successfully. Thank you so much Berry Legal Team – you are the Best!

I’m an Attorney with over 10 years of experience and when I need to refer a case I only look for the best. Mr. Berry has an in-depth knowledge of developing creative case strategies of the ever-changing demands of the legal field. He is a seasoned professional capable of coming ready to go from day one. Mr. Berry, is and always will be the right choice.

I was working for a federal agency at Puerto Rico without any incident for more than 10 years and one day someone made serious allegations against me. The agency just removed me without taking in consideration my side of the story. I decided to contact Mr. John Berry. His helper, Audrey, took the call and I felt support from the very beginning. We coordinated phone calls and Mr. Berry listened my situation with attention and then he offered realistic options. He started working on my case from day 1.

Berry consulted me for every step of the process and respected all my decisions. He informed me about the facts and challenges all the time. I could contact him anytime by emails or coordinate calls. He prepared many very profesional documents timely with my complete satisfaction. the agency insisted on removal decision but we appealed strongly. A hearing was coordinated and Mr. Berry came to Puerto Rico and we met in person for the first time. He gave me a very effective orientation about the situation and he did a magnificent job at the hearing. Result: we won!!!

John Berry, thanks for believing in me and for accepting my case against all odds. My family and me found peace and new hopes for our future together. I am in the process of reintegration to my job. I have no words enough to express my happiness for this new opportunity. Thank you John, and your team. God bless you!

$300 just to find out if I have a case.

I can't say enough good things about John. He helped make a difficult situation far more bearable. He was professional, understanding, and very responsive throughout the process. I would recommend him without hesitation.

I definitely would recommend. John and his team are a class-act. I was surprised at John’s wide range of experience and ability to look at the big picture. He carefully listens to you and appropriately advises. Plus, his demeanor is calm, professional, rational, and not like some other lawyers I’ve had to deal with (which I ended up wishing I didn’t have to). He’s a DC gem!!

A great group of lawyers

Kimberly Berry was very upfront with me about my chances of success and the costs associated with my case. I made the decision to move forward and I am glad I did. With the help of Melissa Watkins. Ms. Berry brilliantly argued my case and made sure that all of my rights were preserved by filing in a timely manner. This case was my last resort because my previous attorneys had failed to meet required deadlines and file appropriate documentation.
Ms Berry was brilliant. My case was settled below budget and ahead of schedule. I can’t say enough about how pleased I am. I think even if my matter had not been resolved in my favor, I would still recommend Berry and Berry for their professionalism and their honesty with me upfront.

I was in a horrific situation at work and Kim and Emily really helped get through it. When I called to make an appointment for consultation, Audrey really took the time to listen to me over the phone and she showed a lot of compassionate and really cared. She set me up for a consultation with Kim. When my husband and I sat down for consultation with Kim, she really the took the time to listen. She ended up going beyond the one hour for consultation and showed that she cared and wanted to help me.

Both Emily and Kim wrote and an outstanding letter because they put a lot of time and effort into writing that letter. Not only did they do a great job with the letter, they answered my e-mails and phone calls promptly and made sure I was taken care of throughout the whole process. They never gave up on my situation and they fought for me until I had a positive outcome.

Now, I am in a much better situation. That would never have happened it is weren't Kim and Emily going above and beyond to help get there. It was definitely worth every penny because it saved my career.

I would HIGHLY Berry & Berry because they are very knowledgeable in their field and the staff at Berry & Berry is very caring and compassionate towards their clients.

I retired from the government in 2016, and was faced with some problems with a court ordered apportionment of my pension. Berry & Berry worked the issue consistently until the final, happy resolution. It was a complicated issue involving a trust fund, but they were able to sort it out quickly and were able to effectively communicate with OPM. I would highly recommend this firm to handle any issues dealing with OPM and federal retirement issues. The firm is responsive, understanding, intelligent and versatile!

I worked with Kimberly. She was there for me every step of the way. The resolution was more than anticipated. The situation I found myself in was horrid but she was compassionate as well as competent. Would highly recommend

Kim Berry and Lance Fortney are the most outstanding lawyers at presenting an OPM case that involved federal employees health benefits (FEHB) combined with a federal CSRS retirement. We were successful in my case, and my FEHB benefits have been restored. Kim and Lance wrote the best letter I have ever seen. The letter was sent to OPM, and it was for a waiver of the 5-year rule. A very well crafted letter can only come from articulate authors that are fully knowledgeable of the situation, and with experience to get the job done.

I can not say enough good things about this law firm. I used them through my union for a wrongful termination arbitration. All of the associates are exceptionally nice and understanding. I am back to work thanks to the efforts of Berry and Berry. They saved what has been a very distinguished career. I owe them a huge debt of gratitude.

As a former Federal union Chairman, John Berry served as our General Council for many years. Largely in part of his knowledge and expertise of representing federal (and non-federal) employees, we were successfully able to provide our membership the protections and assistance anyone would expect. Often, the results exceeded my expectations. Without fail, John and his associates never hesitate to go the extra mile to resolve a case in the best interest of the client. One of the "little things" that our members noted was the feeling of having someone take an interest in their issue not just as a client, but as a person. This was always a team effort from not only John and his associates, but from the administrative staff; from the office manager to the receptionist. If you're experiencing labor-related issues, I highly recommend contacting John and his team!

John Berry is infinitely knowledgeable of employment laws facing the federal workforce. Mr Berry is quick to respond, a trait many in his profession do not possess. He is a pleasure to work with!

John is an amazing lawyer. He helped me with an MSPB case a few years back, and works under the FOP legal plan for allnyou LEO'a out there. Great guy, and highly recommend!

John was the General Counsel to my firm, Gary Hankins & Associates, for several years before beginning his private practice. He was the finest attorney to ever represent the men and women of law enforcement which were represented by our Labor Relations firm. We specialized in supporting unions and associations representing these men and women in the Federal and local governments as well as professionals in the highest levels of private security. John has the rare combination of skill, enthusiasm and dedication which serves every person who retains him. It is a privilege to have worked with him.

Mr. John Berry and his staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful in my situation. I have personally recommended his firm to 2 close friends in situations that required representation. He and his staff are responsive and provide sound, balanced counsel in the client's best interest. His experience and credentials are impressive. Having his representation made an extraordinarily stressful situation markedly more bearable. I will always be appreciative of his advice.

John and his team are our "go-to" folks for representing members of the federal employee collective bargaining unit I am the Chairman of.
They are attentive but not bothersome, polite yet tenacious and, above all, they are professionals.
Though every case is handled individually, Berry and Berry handles them quickly and with as much involvement from their client as their client is comfortable with.
The arena of law involving the federal workforce is highly specialized and John and his staff have the experience, the know-how and the procedural knowledge to navigate the maze of federal employment law.
As I have told many, many federal employees asking me for a legal referral: "almost any attorney will take your money but how many will actually take your case".
This is not the case with Berry and Berry and that is why I send my own members and employees from other agencies, to them.

This was the first time in my life that I've ever required the services of an attorney, and John and his team were excellent. From the minute I walked through the door and met with him during that initial consultation, I felt like he really cared about me, not just as a client, but as a person. I had consulted two other lawyers before him and didn't like their attitudes. John came across as caring, humble, and compassionate, everything that I consider myself to be, and everything that I could ask for in someone representing me. He was also one of the only attorneys I consulted that would allow me to assist in writing up part of the reply. John and his team were by my side every step of the way, and he helped reassure me on many occasions throughout a lengthy and stressful process. I would highly recommend Berry & Berry if you want a firm that will fight hard for you but that won't lose the human element. John's experience and expertise really impressed me the entire time, and I am so thankful to him for everything he's done for me. It's refreshing to see that compassionate attorneys still exist in this world, and I truly believe that John is in a league of his own.