Military Law & Life Matters

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MLM 19 A preview of Episodes in 2018 Jan 02, 2018

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2018 will bring you a series of solo episodes where I go into depth on Upgrading your Discharge either through the Discharge Review Board or Board for the Correction of Military Records as well as many other legal topics. Start of a series called, Hope for Heroes where I ask a special Guest to share a Life Lesson to help veterans overcome life’s challenges as we all navigate our way through life.

MLM 18 Learn about the American Bar Association’s pro bono networks for Military members and Veterans who need legal help Dec 26, 2017

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Interview of Elizabeth (Libby) Jamison, a military spouse, an attorney, a member of the Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel, American Bar Association (ABA) and the President of the Military Spouse JD Network. Elizabeth will educate listeners on all of the resources available for military members, veterans and their families through ABA's initiatives/networks such as ABA Home Front, ABA Military Pro Bono Project and the ABA Veterans Claims Assistance Network.

MLM 17 Veterans with PTSD—How to get VA benefits Dec 19, 2017

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Interview of Greg Rada, a former C-17 cargo aircraft loadmaster in the USAF who now represents fellow veterans suffering from combat related PTSD as well as non-combat trauma events against the Veterans Administration to help veterans get the benefits they deserve.

MLM 16: Attorney Bill Cassara: Convicted by a court-martial--It isn't over until the appeals are over--how you can walk out of prison after your conviction. Dec 12, 2017

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• Episode 016 Interview of Bill Cassara, a retired US Army Reserve JAG. Bill specializes in criminal law to include courts-martial. Bill explains what happens after your court-martial has ended and you are appealing your conviction. Bill walks us through the Appellate process and explains why it's not over until it's over. How you can get your conviction overturned and walk out of prison.

MLM 15: Attorney Brian Schenk: Your application has been denied by the Board for Correction of Military Records--Filing a Claim in Federal Court Dec 05, 2017

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Episode 015 Interview of Brian Schenk, an attorney who focuses on helping military members and veterans in administrative matters including filing Claims in Federal Court. Learn what you can do if your application has been denied by the Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR) and you want to appeal your case. Brian gives an excellent overview of the process to fight back.

MLM 14: Attorney Mike Millios: Why you need to fight your Administrative Discharge Nov 28, 2017

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• Episode 014 Interview of Mike Millios. Mike is a criminal law attorney who represents military members in criminal matters. Mike is also US Army Reserve attorney and has extensive experience representing clients facing administrative discharge. Mike explains what you need to know if you are fighting a discharge.

MLM 13: Attorney Hugh Spires: Inside the Disability Evaluation System Nov 21, 2017

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• Episode 013 Interview of Hugh Spires who is a retired USAF active duty JAG. Hugh has expertise in the disability evaluation system and walks us though each step of the system. Learn about the MEB, IPEB and FPEB and what you need to know to protect your rights as you either fight for a medical retirement or fight to show you are fit for duty.

MLM 12: Attorney Tom Clare: What to do if you are a victim of defamation Nov 14, 2017

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Episode 012 Interview of Tom Clare whose practice is devoted to vindicating clients against reputational attacks in print, broadcast and online media outlets. Tom represents military officials who are targeted in hostile media investigations and who are subjects of false statements in the press. Learn what constitutes defamation and what to do if you are a victim of it.

MLM 11: Attorney David Lowenstein: Are you going through the VA Appeal Process ---know your rights if you have filed a VA Claim Nov 07, 2017

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• Episode 011: Interview of David Lowenstein, a former Senior Appellate Attorney at the Veterans Affairs General Counsel's office. David now uses his past experience to represent veterans with the claims process and with their Appeals at the VA and US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. David will give us tips on what you need to know if you are going through the VA process.

MLM 10: Attorney John Howley: How USERRA protects your job when you are activated in the Guard or Reserve Oct 31, 2017

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Episode 010: Interview of John Howley who is a trial lawyer in NYC. John has extensive experience in labor and employment law. John talks about the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA) and explains why you need to know about USERRA if you are a reservist or national guard member who leaves your civilian job due to active duty orders.

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