The attorney's for the government are a bunch of cruddy low life! They count on the fact that you do not have the background and knowledge to survive their motions for summary judgment. If anyone out there has survived a motion for summary judgment tell the rest of us what we need to do in order to get pass this weapon of mass destruction. It may be legal but it definitely is not justice and more importantly it is immoral.
Help on how to file civil action in US District Court
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Posted 22 May 2011 - 08:13 AM
#2
Posted 21 May 2011 - 09:19 AM
I feel your pain having been through this dance a few times. Often the best resolution is to settle if possible. You may not get all you want (especially when it comes to money) but be creative in finding some terms you can live with and perhaps get a fresh start. Understand however, once you have traveled this road you are tainted forever in ATF.
I have been tainted for 20+ years! Don't worry you get used to it and learn to live with it!!
The beauty of the EEO process (even though the deck is stacked) is that if you work it right you get a lot of free discovery which becomes expensive in District Court. The down side of District Court is that it will be VERY expensive. Do not venture down this road unless you are committed to spending in excess of $100,000. Most attorney's will want a hefty retainer against $200-300 per hour. When all is said and done you may be out a ton of money and get nothing, especially if damages are not readily apparent. District judges view these cases as a detractor from “real cases” and are readily willing to dispose of them by technicalities. My best advice to you is do NOT let emotions drive your course of action. There will be no justice in any scenario. The best you can hope for is some compensation for damages IF you can prove them. Best of Luck to you!
There is no guarantee with regards to results when you have an attorney, so spending a $100,000 on something that could go south at any time, regardless of how good your case is, may not be a good investment. This is called Robbery and Fraud by Attorney. Attorneys can also turn on you and allow your issues or entire case be dismissed on a technicality and you would not even know. The best thing is to learn the process, learn the terms, learn what is required for your to push your case through.
I know that it is easier said than done but this is what is required. I know in the end more and more of us will rise to the occasion and do it to end the abuses and reprisal from managers at ATF.
For Clean Up ATF!
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Posted 21 May 2011 - 08:27 AM
For Clean Up ATF!
#4
Posted 04 May 2011 - 01:12 PM
I feel your pain having been through this dance a few times. Often the best resolution is to settle if possible. You may not get all you want (especially when it comes to money) but be creative in finding some terms you can live with and perhaps get a fresh start. Understand however, once you have traveled this road you are tainted forever in ATF.I just received my decision from the EEOC in regards to my complaint against ATF, and surprise surprise, it wasn't in my favor...
If anyone knows how to File a civil action in US District Court and how to file for counsel because I cannot afford an attorney, I would really appreciate your help. I have 90 days from today to do both of these. Or if you could direct me on where to go to get help with this, or suggest any other action that I should be taking, it would be greatly appreciated. I've sent gift cards to people whom I've never met before for helping me in the past, and It would be my pleasure to take someone out to lunch, even if I don't go to lunch with you!
Thank you in advance!
The beauty of the EEO process (even though the deck is stacked) is that if you work it right you get a lot of free discovery which becomes expensive in District Court. The down side of District Court is that it will be VERY expensive. Do not venture down this road unless you are committed to spending in excess of $100,000. Most attorney's will want a hefty retainer against $200-300 per hour. When all is said and done you may be out a ton of money and get nothing, especially if damages are not readily apparent. District judges view these cases as a detractor from “real cases” and are readily willing to dispose of them by technicalities. My best advice to you is do NOT let emotions drive your course of action. There will be no justice in any scenario. The best you can hope for is some compensation for damages IF you can prove them. Best of Luck to you!
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Posted 03 May 2011 - 08:57 AM
#6
Posted 02 May 2011 - 08:39 PM
Thank you, yes I agree, because the EEOC lets me know what I can do but they don't tell me how to do it... I mean really.. whos side is the EEOC really on?Good luck on your civil suit. I would like to see a permanent section on this site devoted to the appeals process as well as civil suit recommendations.
It would also be nice to have a permanent section devoted to the policy and law violations of supervisors, that were overlooked by ATF headquarters. I think these examples should be used in every appeal, and putting them in one section would save valuable time for the agent.
Not on my side, I waited over a year for them to tell me I am wrong and the ATF did no wrong... I sent them evidence, concrete proof of the wrong doing, it's like they didn't even look at my complaint, or just totally ignored it... I feel so helpless and so violated... and the person who did this to me still has their job and is probably still doing what they did to me and so many others before me....
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Posted 02 May 2011 - 07:04 PM
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Posted 02 May 2011 - 05:44 PM
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