Legal help for veterans and military families
I served twelve years in the Indiana Army National Guard, and I’ve spent much of my legal career working with veterans, including as an Attorney Advisor with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. I know what military families juggle, and I bring that to every matter I take on.
What I help veterans with
- Planning documents before a deployment or a move: wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives
- Housing problems, from lease questions to deposits, repairs, and eviction notices
- Injury and workers’ compensation claims, including injuries at a civilian job
- Finding the right help for a VA benefits claim, so you know where to turn
Why it matters who helps you
Military life brings its own legal moments: deployments, moves, transitions to civilian work, and family members who need someone they trust to step in. I’ve lived it, and I’ve worked on veterans’ issues in a law school veterans’ clinic, with the Veteran Advocacy Project, and inside the VA.
A note on VA benefits claims
Representing someone on a VA benefits claim requires accreditation from the VA, which I don’t currently hold. If your question is about a VA claim, I’ll point you to accredited help, such as a veterans service organization, and I can handle the other legal matters in your life.
Common questions
Can you file my VA disability claim?
Not right now. Helping someone prepare or present a VA benefits claim requires VA accreditation, which I don’t currently hold. I can help you find an accredited representative and take care of your other legal needs.
What documents should I have before I deploy?
Most service members benefit from a will, a financial power of attorney, and a health care directive, so someone you trust can act for you while you’re away. We’ll go through what fits your family.
Do you only work with veterans?
No. I work with individuals, families, small businesses, and nonprofits across Indiana. Veterans and military families are a community I know well and am glad to serve.
Let’s talk about what you need.
Send a short note about your situation and I’ll get back to you personally.