Former Agency Labor & Employment Defense Attorney with Federal Employment, Aviation, & Military Law Experience

Gary Levine, Esq.

Gary Levine is committed to leveling the playing field for federal employees facing unlawful discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or unfair discipline. Navigating federal litigation can feel completely overwhelming. Because the government utilizes deep legal networks to protect its agencies, Gary believes civil servants deserve an equally sophisticated defense.

With over twenty-five years of legal expertise and an extensive record spanning multiple federal agencies, Gary is deeply familiar with government litigation tactics. He routinely advocates for employees across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of the Army, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He builds his practice around out-working the opposition and providing accessible, hands-on guidance to his clients at every step of their case.

Gary’s dedication to advocacy is deeply tied to his background. Enlisting in the U.S. Army at age 17, Gary served across active duty, the National Guard, and the Army Reserve—culminating in 28 years of military service before retiring as a Judge Advocate. His 30-plus years of combined government and military experience give him an unparalleled understanding of how federal work environments truly operate.

Core Practice Areas:

Employee Discipline & Removals: Suspensions, demotions, and performance actions.
Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Appeals: Protecting career civil service rights.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): Litigating federal sector workplace discrimination.
Federal Whistleblower Protections: Office of Special Counsel (OSC) actions and Individual Right of Action (IRA) appeals.
Title 38 & Hybrid Employees: Disciplinary Appeals Board (DAB) representation for federal healthcare providers.
Military Records & Veterans Rights: Discharge upgrades, records corrections, and USERRA enforcement.
Federal Disability Retirement & RIF: Guiding personnel through medical retirement options and Reduction in Force structural rights.

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Defending Careers Across Federal Agencies, Airspace, and Chains of Command

History & Expertise​

Bar Admissions​

Illinois

EEOC

MSPB

6th Circuit Court of Appeals

Education​

J.D., 1997, Oklahoma City University School of Law
Top 2% of Class

B.A., 1989, Political Science, University of Central Oklahoma
Graduated with Highest Honors

Legal & Military Experience

Of-Counsel, Cacciatore Legal, 2026–Present

Founder & Principal Attorney, Levine Federal Employment Law, 2017–2026

Federal Aviation Administration, 2024–2025

Attorney, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2018–2024

Senior Attorney, Allstate, 2002–2017

U.S. Army Reserve, Judge Advocate (Major), 2003–2021

Field Artillery Officer, U.S. Army Active Duty, 1989–1992

Battalion Commander, ROTC & Oklahoma National Guard, 1985–1989

Enlisted Soldier, U.S. Army Active Duty, 1981–1985

We Offer Legal Services For All Federal Employees, Nationwide

Cacciatore Legal is based in Ohio; however, we assist federal employees from across the United States depending on your case. This includes Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Washington, D.C. and more.

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