Ask the Attorney: Getting the Most Out of Your Office of Soldiers’ Counsel (OSC) Visit
I’m an active-duty soldier in the Army going through disability retirement. Does the Army’s recent policy update mean that I can only meet with an Office of Soldiers’…
When to Use Government Counsel, When to Call a Private Military Disability Retirement Attorney
There are precious few situations when the military must provide free legal representation to service members. Legal help is not guaranteed for most facing the Disability…
Disability Retirement: Why Hire a Private Attorney if the Military Lawyer Does the Same Thing for Free?
The military does not provide free legal help to all service members navigating LDES or IDES. Government counsel is available for some service members—on paper—but the scope…
Fuel for the Fire: How “Just a Few Questions” Can Lead to Adverse Action
Imagine receiving a call from your commander, asking you to report to the conference room because “someone just wants to ask you a few questions.” You haven’t…
Ask the Attorney: Mental Health and ROTC Enrollment
I’m a contracted cadet struggling with mental health issues. Won’t I get kicked out of ROTC if I get treatment or go to therapy? Will I need to pay back my scholarship if…
Ask the Attorney: Marijuana and the Military
I’m in the military and marijuana is legal in my state. Now that Cannabis is supposed to be rescheduled, does that mean I’m cleared to use marijuana? April 22, 2026, the…
Does USERRA Protect Military Service Members During a Layoff?
Layoffs have been hitting Texans hard: from El Paso to Houston. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires employers to give laid-off employees adequate…
How to Challenge DFAS Debt in 2026: Dispute, Waivers and Remissions for Servicemembers
Receiving a debt notification is a high-stress situation for most. Knowing whether, what, and where to turn with all of your questions, documents, and applications can add even…
DFAS Debt 101 for Service Members: Your Options in 2026
Current and former military members can find themselves in debt to the Government for any number of reasons, often through no fault of their own. The culprit may be circumstances…
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Makes Way for Lawsuits Against Defense Contractors
Have you been injured as a result of actions by a defense contractor? A recent U.S. Supreme Court case makes way for new lawsuits, setting a precedent for military members harmed…