The things people ask me first

Service members and their families, in any branch, active duty, Guard or Reserve. I take courts-martial, separation and reprimands, and military divorce. For anything else I'll say so and point you elsewhere.

Yes. A detailed defense lawyer is assigned at no cost, and you keep them. I'm an addition you pay for.

Not from me. What you tell me is confidential, and I don't contact anyone in your chain of command without your permission.

Yes, once we've spoken. Use your own phone, not a government device, and don't send it through a work account.

Nothing. I tell you what the paper is, how long you have and what I'd charge. A paper review is a flat fee, and a case is a written fee.

Courts-martial are federal and follow service members wherever they are. For a divorce, I'll tell you on the first call whether I can take it or need to refer you.

Calls and texts, and a read of any counseling statement, reprimand or Article 15 before you answer. They don't cover representation at a hearing, a board or a trial.

Ask. Fees for a case can often be paid in installments, and I'll say so in the agreement.