Our Core Values

Our clients understand our reason for identifying, understanding, and adhering to core values. It’s not an understatement to say that this way of life, operations, and business was instilled in all of us from day 1 of our military service.

We hope these core values speak to you and we invite you to hold us accountable to these values.

Integrity reflects our commitment to honesty, ethical behavior, and principled representation. It forms the foundation for building trust, fostering positive relationships, and contributing to a culture of accountability and respect that extends to our relationships within our firm, with our clients, and with the government decision makers we work with. Integrity is the cornerstone value that guides our every action and decision made on your behalf.

Service embodies a commitment to providing excellent legal representation while prioritizing the best interests and satisfaction of our clients. The Veteran’s Advocate employs a client-centric approach where lawyers and staff actively seek to understand and meet the unique needs of each client. Service in this context includes clear communication, responsiveness, and a dedication to achieving positive outcomes for clients. This core value extends to fostering trust, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring that clients feel supported throughout the process of their case. We believe that our emphasis on service reflects a genuine dedication to client success, ethical practice, and the broader social impact of legal services in upholding the rule of law.

Advocacy signifies our steadfast commitment to championing the rights and interests of our clients throughout our representation. It involves the vigorous pursuit of justice, utilizing legal expertise to argue cases effectively, and advocating for desired outcomes. Because we prioritize advocacy as a core value, we are dedicated to understanding our clients' needs, crafting compelling legal arguments, and navigating complex legal landscapes. Valuing advocacy also means maintaining ethical standards, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring that clients are well-informed and empowered throughout the legal process. Overall, the core value of advocacy underscores our dedication to being tireless advocates for our clients in our shared pursuit of justice.

Compassion emphasizes our deep commitment to understanding, empathizing with, and genuinely caring for our clients and their unique challenges. We pride ourselves in approaching clients with sensitivity, patience, and a genuine desire to alleviate their legal burdens. We strive to create a supportive and empathetic environment, recognizing the emotional and personal aspects often associated with these complex legal (and human) issues. This value extends to treating all individuals involved in legal matters, including clients, colleagues, and opposing parties (usually government employees), with respect and civility.

Expertise demonstrates our commitment to maintaining a high level of legal proficiency, knowledge, and skill. As legal professionals who prioritize expertise as a core value, we continually strive for excellence in our practice areas, staying abreast of legal developments, and honing our already highly specialized legal knowledge. We understand the importance of ongoing professional development, legal research, and a mastery of the intricacies of the federal law, regulation, and policy that guide our practice in this area. Our expertise in the industry underscores our dedication to providing clients with the highest quality legal representation grounded in comprehensive and up-to-date legal knowledge in the complex field of military and veteran law.