Successful Results
Jane Doe v. USPS – The client, a Postal Police Employee believed she was sexually assaulted by a co-worker. After making complaints to the manager, an “investigation” ensued that resulted in a finding that the contact was accidental. Her fitness for duty was later questioned and she was sent home pending a fitness for duty examination. The employee retained the Law Office of Jonathan Bell. The Agency made no offer of settlement throughout litigation. Jonathan Bell took the case to trial and received a liability verdict in favor of the employee. The Agency quickly settled the case after receiving the Judge’s Decision for a substantial amount of money, including back pay, attorney’s fees and for pain and suffering.
Jon Doe v. Dept. of Navy – The client applied for a position and was not selected. He believed he was not selected because of his gender. He retained the Law Office of Jonathan Bell. Mr. Bell vigorously litigated the matter, which settled approximately one week before the hearing for an amount close to six figures.
Jane Doe – A former Federal Employee, who was interested in applying for disability retirement, retained Jonathan Bell near her one year anniversary of separation. Mr. Bell worked quickly to submit her application for disability retirement on time. Mr. Bell was recently informed the application was approved.
John Doe – A former employee of the FDIC applied for disability retirement. After his application was denied, Mr. Bell submitted a request for reconsideration, supplying further evidence and legal argument setting forth why he was entitled to Disability Retirement Benefits. OPM reversed its initial decision and granted his client the benefits.
John Doe v. Dept. of Interior – Client was removed from Federal Service and retained Jonathan Bell to appeal to the MSPB. Immediately prior to the Hearing, the client decided he did not want to return to the Federal Agency. Instead, Jonathan Bell was able to secure a substantial monetary settlement with a Resignation noted on his SF-50 as opposed to a Removal.
Jane Doe v. Dept. of Energy – Federal Employee worked for the Department of Energy for numerous years. She believed she was being discriminated against because of her race. The client retained Jonathan Bell to represent her at mediation. Jonathan Bell resolved the case at mediation for a substantial amount of money, a transfer to another position located in another state, time off on administrative leave and attorney’s fees.
John Doe v. Defense Contract Management Agency – Client was proposed to be suspended for 30 days for misuse of a GOV. He retained the Law Office of Jonathan Bell to defend him against the proposal. Mr. Bell successfully established that his client was a passenger in the vehicle and had no knowledge it was a GOV. The Agency rescinded the Proposal.
John Doe v. DHS – Client was viewing pornography at work. He was proposed to be removed from the Federal Agency. Mr. Bell submitted a written reply and presented an oral reply to the deciding official. The deciding office mitigated the proposal to a suspension and allowed his client to remain employed by DHS.
John Doe v. Private Corporation – Client was terminated from his employment. He believed it was because he was gay. Client retained the Law Office of Jonathan Bell. After some litigation the corporation settled, paying client an entire years worth of salary.
John Doe v. Sanitation Truck Company – Client was seriously injured when a sanitation truck ran a red light and struck his vehicle. The driver of the sanitation truck claimed that it was the client that ran the red light. Client suffered severe brain injury and impairment. The case settled for $1,000,000, which was the amount of the entire insurance policy. Mr. Bell was co-counsel.
John Doe v. John Doe – Client was a passenger in a vehicle with his friend. His friend fell asleep while driving, causing the vehicle to flip over numerous time. Client was thrown from the vehicle. Miraculously, after months of physical therapy, Client’s injuries healed well. Mr. Bell was able to resolve the case in a structured settlement for a very significant six figure award.