Our Practice Areas By Case

A court-martial is a federal criminal proceeding convened by a commanding authority to adjudicate alleged misconduct by a service member. There are three types of courts-martial: General, Special, and Summary, each differing in process and potential punishment. General courts-martial address the most serious charges, while Special courts-martial typically involve misdemeanor-level offenses. Summary courts-martial are administrative in nature and are generally offered only when misconduct is acknowledged. MJA defends service members at every level of the court-martial process.

Administrative separation proceedings determine whether a service member will remain in the military and under what conditions they may be discharged. These boards can shape a service member’s career, benefits, and civilian opportunities. MJA represents both officers and enlisted personnel before separation boards, providing strategic advocacy focused on retention, characterization of service, and long-term consequences.

Administrative actions can derail a military career even without criminal charges. These matters often involve adverse paperwork, investigations, or command actions that impact evaluations, assignments, and promotion eligibility. MJA assists service members with rebuttals, appeals, and corrective actions designed to protect records, challenge unsupported findings, and preserve long-term career prospects.

Boards for Correction exist to remedy errors or injustices in military records. These cases often involve discharge characterizations, reenlistment codes, evaluations, awards, or other official entries. Our attorneys prepare detailed, evidence-driven applications designed to meet strict legal standards and present compelling narratives to correction boards across all branches.

Defense Base Act claims arise when civilian contractors supporting U.S. military operations overseas are injured or become ill while performing covered work. These federal claims can involve complex medical, employment, and insurance issues. MJA represents contractors navigating DBA and Longshore claims, helping them pursue wage replacement, medical benefits, and long-term compensation while countering insurer delay and denial tactics.

Military mass tort cases involve widespread harm caused by governmental or contractor misconduct, often affecting large populations of service members and veterans. For more than 30 years, Marines and families stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River were exposed to harmful industrial chemicals in their drinking water. Cancer and other serious illnesses have been linked to these contaminants. If you or a loved one lived or worked at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, and later developed a qualifying condition, you may be entitled to significant compensation. MJA represents affected Marines, veterans, and families nationwide.

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act provides federal protections for active-duty personnel against certain civil actions, including improper foreclosures, repossessions, and interest rate violations. MJA enforces these protections on behalf of service members, holding lenders and creditors accountable when they violate federal law and jeopardize financial stability or security clearances.