Military Law
Military Law

Defending Those Who Defend Us

Expert representation for service members facing court-martials, administrative separations, and career-threatening investigations.

Commercial Law
Commercial Law

Strategic Legal Solutions for Business

Comprehensive commercial legal services designed to protect your business interests and drive strategic growth.

Military Legal Defense

At Gommer Patton Law, we understand that for service members, a legal issue isn't just another problem—it's a threat to your career, your reputation, and your way of life. With attorneys who've served in the JAG Corps and navigated the complexities of military justice from both sides, we bring unique insight and unwavering advocacy to your case.

Court-Martial Defense

We know what's at stake isn't just the immediate case—it's your entire military career, retirement benefits, and reputation. Our court-martial defense team leverages firsthand knowledge of prosecution tactics to build aggressive, strategic defenses for all UCMJ violations.

  • Strategic defense for General, Special, and Summary proceedings
  • Preemptive action to mitigate charges before trial
  • Deep understanding of military juries and procedures
  • Protection of security clearances and post-service opportunities

Administrative Separations

The character of your discharge follows you for life, affecting everything from civilian employment to VA benefits. Our team fights to preserve your honorable status and, whenever possible, keep you in the service you've committed to.

  • Response to separation notifications with compelling rebuttals
  • Character of service defense with evidence of commendable service
  • Medical separation guidance preserving maximum benefits
  • Alternative disposition negotiations with command

Military Investigations

Military investigations move quickly and can escalate from routine questions to serious charges before you realize what's happening. Early intervention by our experienced team can make the critical difference in the outcome.

  • Command investigation representation with strategic responses
  • CID/NCIS/OSI interview preparation and accompaniment
  • Article 15/NJP mitigation and appeal strategies
  • Security clearance investigation representation

Veterans' Benefits Appeals

The VA benefits system is designed to be navigable without an attorney—but the reality is that qualified representation dramatically increases your chances of securing the benefits you've earned through your service.

  • VA disability claim denials with compelling medical evidence
  • Character of discharge upgrade petitions for benefit access
  • Service-connection advocacy linking conditions to service
  • Individual unemployability (TDIU) qualification support

Business Legal Solutions

In today's competitive business environment, legal strategy is business strategy. At Gommer Patton Law, we take a business-minded approach to legal services, understanding that our counsel must balance risk management with operational goals and market opportunities.

Contract Drafting & Disputes

Contracts are the architecture of business relationships. Our approach balances robust legal protection with practical, business-friendly terms that facilitate operations rather than impede them—creating documents that protect without paralyzing.

  • ROI-focused commercial contract development
  • Strategic negotiation support improving terms
  • Regulatory compliance integration to prevent future issues
  • Dispute resolution with business continuity priority

Corporate Compliance

Compliance isn't just about avoiding penalties—it's about creating operational integrity and market advantage. Our programs integrate seamlessly into business operations, turning compliance from a cost center to a competitive strength.

  • Risk-calibrated compliance assessments identifying priorities
  • Operationally efficient policy development
  • Training programs that engage rather than burden staff
  • Compliance automation strategy reducing ongoing costs

Business Litigation

When litigation becomes necessary, our approach is less about "winning at all costs" and more about achieving the business outcome that best serves your strategic interests, whether through aggressive courtroom advocacy or strategic settlement.

  • Early case assessment with cost-benefit analysis
  • Business impact minimization during proceedings
  • Strategic settlement evaluation at each phase
  • Industry-specific litigation expertise and insights

Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A success is measured not just in closing the deal, but in achieving the strategic goals that drove the transaction. Our M&A team focuses on aligning legal structure with business objectives, conducting due diligence that identifies true risks, not just legal technicalities.

  • Strategic transaction structure optimization
  • Business-focused due diligence identifying material risks
  • Integration planning support for day-one readiness
  • Regulatory approval strategy with timeline management