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EDUCATION:
- JD George Mason University School of Law
- BA University of Virginia
BAR ADMISSIONS:
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
PRACTICE AREAS
PRACTICE AREA LOCATION(S)
- Arlington VA
Matthew D. Estes, Esq.
Associate
Matthew's practice provides representation to government and private sector employees in all areas of employment law including discrimination claims relating to age, race, gender and sexual harassment. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Matthew worked as an associate at another Washington, D.C. federal employment law firm, focusing on law enforcement officer claims and all aspects of federal and civil retirement issues.
Matthew has previously concentrated his legal efforts in representing federal and civil service employees in adverse/disciplinary action cases, discrimination cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, federal retirement and disability retirement cases including Federal Erroneous Retirement Coverage Corrections Act (FERCCA) adjustments, and whistleblower retaliation cases. He has significant experience in federal and private sector employment law, representing federal and state employees, labor relations unions, and private sector employees.
Matthew received his juris doctorate degree from George Mason University School of Law and is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. During his time in law school, Matthew was a founding member of the American Civil Liberties Club and a volunteer with the Community Service Club. Prior to law school, Matthew received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Virginia, attaining a degree in government with a concentration in political theory.
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Tully Rinckey has added a new associate to its Washington office. Matthew Estes focuses on representing federal workers in employment and labor disputes. Matthew Estes, 27, was previously an associate at Washington’s Berry & Berry. He earned his J.D. from …
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Tully Rinckey PLLC added attorney Matthew Estes as an associate in its D.C. office. Estes will focus his practice on federal sector labor and employment law. Estes has previously concentrated his legal efforts in representing federal and civil service employees …
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Tully Rinckey PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Matthew Estes as an Associate in its Washington, D.C. law office. Mr. Estes will focus his practice on federal sector labor and employment law. Mr. Estes has previously concentrated …
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Lessons From the Air Force’s Mortuary Scandal
By Mathew B. Tully Bringing to light wrongdoing in the federal government can be a thorny matter. The law is very specific about how and to whom federal employees must “blow the whistle” in order to be considered a bona …
Ask the Lawyer: Even Legal Separation Can Lead to Adultery Conviction
By Mathew B. Tully Question: Can I be punished for adultery if I am legally separated? Could I be charged with anything else? Answer: Yes, you can be convicted of adultery even though you were legally separated at the time. …
Ask the Lawyer: Disobey an Order at Your Own Peril
By Mathew B. Tully Question: My commander is a little nuts. He keeps ordering me to do this or that. Sometimes I’m not even sure the things he’s ordering me to do are lawful. What should I do? Answer: One trait common …
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Whistleblowers Help Government Recover $2.8B in False Claims
By Mathew D. Estes Illustrating how it pays to not let others get away with cheating the federal government, the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that whistleblowers helped it net $2.8 billion in settlements and judgments stemming from …
MSPB Orders Army to Return Whistleblower to Former Position in Ingram
By Matthew D. Estes The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) recently found that the Department of the Army illegally retaliated against an employee who blew the whistle on potential ethical violations and security risks posed by a planned medical …
IRS Whistleblower Law Finally Pays Off and Pays Out $4.5M
By Matthew D. Estes Better late than never. The IRS has cut its first check under a 4-year-old whistleblower program that targets major tax cheats. According to a recent Associated Press report, the IRS has sent a $3.24 million check …
