The Law Office of Norman F. Nivens
Representing Federal Employees & Postal Workers
Representing Federal Employees & Postal Workers
Meet the dedicated team at The Law Office of Norman F. Nivens, available to assist federal employees and postal workers.
Norman F. Nivens is admitted to the bar in California (1977), the U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1978), the District of Columbia (1979, inactive), the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1997), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1999). He obtained his J.D. from Southwestern School of Law in 1976, an LL.M. in Labor Law from the National Law Center at George Washington University in 1986, a B.S. in Business Management from California State University, Los Angeles in 1973, and an M.B.A. from Midwestern State University in 1985.
Between August 1986 and June 1991, Mr. Nivens held the position of Chief of Labor Law at McClellan AFB with the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate, overseeing four attorneys and two legal assistants. His team was responsible for managing four class-action discrimination cases before the E.E.O.C. and Federal District Court, as well as over 700 individual cases across various administrative forums. Mr. Nivens personally managed approximately 235 cases before the M.S.P.B., E.E.O.C., F.L.R.A., F.M.C.S., O.S.C., and in labor arbitrations.
From June 1991 to August 1994, Mr. Nivens served as a Trial Attorney and Chief of the U.S. Air Force Civilian Personnel Litigation Branch, representing the Air Force in 90 court litigation cases related to labor relations, equal employment opportunity, and civilian personnel law. He was part of the defense team in a $300 million dual-forum discrimination class-action case, Munos vs. Sec AF, and personally managed three cases involving multiple litigants seeking reinstatement, career status, and back pay, with a total value in the multi-million dollar range. Additionally, he oversaw the work of 14 trial attorneys and three paralegals in over 450 individual cases and 18 class-action lawsuits claiming over $2 billion. Contact us to discuss federal employment matters.
Since February 1995, Mr. Nivens has provided counsel to roughly 1,360 federal and U.S. Postal Service employees in his private practice, addressing issues such as removals, medical disqualifications, RIFs, retirements, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower claims, security clearances, and workers' compensation. He has represented clients in more than 225 discrimination complaints before the E.E.O.C. and adverse actions before the M.S.P.B., among other forums. Contact us to discuss your federal employment matters.
Jonathan Nivens has been a valued member of The Law Office of Norman F. Nivens since 2012, starting as a Legal Assistant and progressing through roles including Paralegal, Law Clerk, and Provisionally Licensed Attorney. He earned his California Attorney License in January 2025. Jonathan graduated with distinction from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. During his time at McGeorge, he served as an officer of the Employment Law Society, volunteered at the Center for Workers' Rights McGeorge Legal Clinic, and completed an externship with the Legal Services of Northern California Pension Project. Additionally, Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Science from the University of California, Davis.
Under the mentorship of Norman F. Nivens, Jonathan has developed extensive experience in complex litigation before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). He has also assisted clients in filing complaints with the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) and the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). As a skilled appellate-level legal writer, Jonathan is dedicated to advocating for federal employees to protect their civil and employment rights. He finds great fulfillment in helping injured workers secure necessary medical treatment and navigate the complexities of the legal system.
Nicholas Day relocated to California three years ago to advance his career in sales, customer service, and administration. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida. Now fully settled in California, Nicholas is a fan of the Sacramento Kings and frequently attends their games. He brings a diverse set of professional skills to The Law Office of Norman F. Nivens, making him an invaluable and highly appreciated member of our team.