| Ardalan, I do know a good polygrapher and we also have a couple of attorneys who handle security clearance work if you'd like to consult with one of them. Please stop by to see us if you're in the neighborhood. We'd love to see you. 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 210 Alexandria, VA 22314 Neal A. Puckett, Esq LtCol, USMC (Ret) Puckett & Faraj, PC Washington DC Metro Area 703.706.9566 The information contained in this electronic message is confidential, and is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, distribution, copying of disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify Puckett & Faraj, P.C. at 888-970-0005 or via a return the e-mail to sender. You are required to purge this E-mail immediately without reading or making any copy or distribution. On Jul 20, 2010, at 2:35 PM, Ardalan Azad wrote: Mr. Puckett, I hope this letter finds you well. I see that you have expanded the firm a little bit. I just wanted to drop you a note to say hello. In my last email, I mentioned that I got a conditional job offer with the FBI. I submitted my SF-86, took my drug test, and had my fingerprints taken. Unfortunately when I took my polygraph exam (required for the TS/SCI clearance), I failed. The specific question I failed on was whether I have ever used or sold drugs. While I have never used or sold drugs, my heart rate increased during this question. I am certain that this stemmed from an incident involving my aunt being arrested at my parents house when I was a kid. I explained the circumstances in an appeal letter and I have been given the opportunity to retake my polygraph. I was thinking of speaking to a psychologist or an independent polygrapher in order to give myself the best possible chance of passing. What are your thoughts? Do you know anyone who does polygraphs? After I failed the polygraph I got a job with a government contractor and now I am working on the transition piece of the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda (it's a mouthful). As I am sure you are aware, Walter Reed is closing and half of the staff is moving down to Bethesda while the other half is moving to Fort Belvior. Unfortunately, I am doing admin work. I enjoy working at a military base and on a historic project but feel I could be better utilized on a daily basis. In addition to looking for other jobs, I am looking into doing some pro bono work in DC so that I can keep my legal knowledge/skills intact. If you have any thoughts or recommendations please let me know. Thank you again for everything. Please tell Ms. Atwood I said hello as well. Sincerely, Ardalan |