Neil A.G. McPhie

Neil A.G. McPhie

Tully Rinckey PLLC • Washington, CT
DiscriminationEmployment LawGeneral PracticeInvestigationsPersonal Injury

Is this your profile?

Claim it for free to update your information and connect with clients.

Claim Profile →

Contact

Email
Phone
(202) 929-3116
Address
815 Connecticut Ave., Washington, CT, 20006, US

Professional

About

Neil A.G. McPhie is the Virginia Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, where he specializes in federal sector employment law, general practice, investigations, and personal injury. With over three decades of public service, Neil combines a wealth of legal expertise with a deep understanding of employment and labor issues, making him a formidable advocate for his clients. As a former chairman of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Neil has unparalleled insight into the intricacies of federal employment law. Appointed by President George W. Bush, he played a pivotal role in transforming the MSPB into a more efficient agency, reducing case resolution times from 295 days to under 100 days during his tenure. His leadership led to the establishment of the permanent MSPB Mediation Appeals Program, providing vital mediation services for federal employees navigating employment disputes. Neil’s extensive background includes serving as a senior assistant attorney general for Virginia, where he defended state agencies in both state and federal courts. He also led the Virginia Department of Employment Dispute Resolution, gaining firsthand experience in managing grievances and mediations, which he now applies to advocate effectively for clients facing discrimination, harassment, and other employment-related challenges. A magna cum laude graduate of Howard University, Neil earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. He is admitted to practice in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Iowa, as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court and several federal courts. Neil A.G. McPhie’s unique blend of experience and dedication positions him as a trusted resource for federal employees seeking justice in their workplace matters.

About Discrimination Law

Discrimination attorneys represent individuals who have faced unfair treatment based on protected characteristics. They fight for equal rights in employment, housing, and public services. Common matters include employment discrimination, housing discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination.

Credentials

Education
1976 Georgetown University Law Center JD - Juris Doctor 1973 Howard University B.A.
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2013 Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly 1973 Magna Cum Laude, Howard University N/A Special Achievement Award, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission N/A Distinguished Service Award, Office of the Attorney General of Virginia N/A Meritorious Service Award, Office of the Attorney General of Virginia
Publications
2010 Diane Publishing Company Addressing Poor Performers and the Law 2009 Diane Publishing Company Alternative Discipline: Creative Solutions for Agencies to Effectively Address Employee Misconduct 2004 Diane Publishing Identifying Talent Through Technology: Automated Hiring Systems in Federal Agencies 2004 Diane Publishing Company Managing Federal Recruitment: Issues, Insights, And Illustrations N/A book Power of Federal Employee Engagement
Associations
1972 - Present Phi Beta Kappa Member
Speaking
2014 Virginia Bar Association Impact of 2012 Whistleblower Protection Act 2014 Federally Employed Women Leadership Summit Duties & Obligations of FEW Board of Directors 2014 Federal Management Institute for a Labor and Employee Relations Symposium What Every Supervisor Should Know About Employee Rights 2014 2014 Blacks In Government 36th Annual National Training Institute Enforcing Your EEO Rights in the Federal Workplace 2011 Blacks in Government National Training Conference Security Clearance Rights
Updated: Mar 24, 2026