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Heather Tenney, Esq. is a Partner in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s military law practice group, bringing her expertise as a former U.S. Army JAG Corps attorney. She specializes in military law, federal employment, and national security clearance cases. Heather Christiana Tenney is a Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC in Albany, New York, where she leads the military law practice group. With a background as a litigation and advocacy attorney in the U.S. Army, Heather brings a wealth of experience to the firm\s team of skilled attorneys. Having served with the US Army\s JAG Corps, Heather has a deep understanding of military law and the unique challenges that service members face. She is dedicated to advocating for the rights of officers and enlisted personnel in a variety of legal matters, including courts-martial, adverse command actions, and non-judicial punishments. In addition to her work in military law, Heather also focuses on federal employment, EEO, and discrimination litigation. She is committed to protecting service members from employment discrimination and ensuring that their rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act are upheld. Heather\s expertise extends to national security clearance representation, where she has successfully represented high-level military officers and intelligence agency personnel. She is skilled in handling security clearance litigation, congressional investigations, whistleblower retaliation cases, and federal employment matters. As a Veteran herself, Heather is uniquely positioned to assist veterans in navigating the complexities of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She helps veterans with claims and appeals for benefits, as well as with upgrading their discharges to honorable status and preserving ROTC scholarships. In her practice, Heather also represents federal and private sector employees in cases before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Office of Special Counsel. Her in-depth knowledge of the federal government and the military allows her to provide expert representation in a wide range of legal matters. Overall, Heather Christiana Tenney is a dedicated and experienced attorney who is committed to serving the legal needs of service members, veterans, and federal employees. Her background in military law and advocacy makes her a valuable asset to the team at Tully Rinckey PLLC.

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Since 2007
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    Temple University Beasley School of Law Education School Logo
    Temple University Beasley School of Law
    LL.M. (2015) | Trial Advocacy
    Graduation year: 2014
    Albany Law School Education School Logo
    Albany Law School
    J.D. (2006)
    Graduation year: 2006
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    University of Virginia
    B.A. (2002) | Sociology
    Graduation year: 2000
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