William Cassara 
We successfully assisted a decorated Master Sergeant in having a reprimand removed from his official file at the DASEB for making a financial mistake. The DASEB found that the reprimand had served its purpose, and it was in the best interest of the Army to transfer it out of our client’s file. This leader is … Read more
Our office represents a reserve Air Force officer who was subjected to a lengthy investigation concerning his travel claims. When OSI could find no evidence of crimes, the command found an administrative error and used it to charge the officer and impose punishment at an Article 15 proceeding. The officer has been subjected to several … Read more
On 4 December 2019 I argued my 41st case at the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (C.A.A.F.) For a link to the argument click here: Oral argument audio (wma)(mp3) When considering a lawyer for a court-martial appeal, experience matters. You need a court-martial appeal lawyer with experience and a strong team. Please contact us … Read more
Audio of Wednesday’s oral arguments at CAAF is available at the following links: United States v. Finch, No. 19-0298/AR (CAAFlog case page): Oral argument audio (wma)(mp3) The audio is also available on our oral argument audio podcast.
Recently received a favorable decision from the Court of Federal Claims remanding our case back to the AFBCMR for corrective action. Our client had an undiagnosed seizure disorder that led him to act as if he were drunk and disorderly at an event. Even with the recommendations for relief by three medical advisory opinions, the … Read more
Then-Private First Class Bowe Bergdahl was assigned to a combat outpost in Afghanistan in 2009 when he left the Observation Post in order to walk to a Forward Operating Post and lodge a complaint about the treatment of his platoon at the OP. Bergdahl was quickly captured by the Taliban and held captive until May … Read more
In February of this year, the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) issued its opinion in United States v. Briggs. It was the second CAAF decision addressing the statute of limitations in sexual assault cases issued in the last two years. This blog discussed both cases here. Essentially, the Court found that the … Read more
The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) issued an opinion in the case of United States v. English this summer that reinforced the limitations on the authority of appellate courts. Specialist English was convicted at court-martial of several specifications resulting from a violent sexual attack on his wife. He was sentenced to 23 … Read more
The Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals recently issued a decision in the case of United States v. Begani that held that military retirees are not subject to court-martial jurisdiction. Chief Petty Officer Begani retired from the Navy in June of 2017 after 24 years of active duty service and was transferred to the Fleet … Read more
We often have clients who don’t realize they have undiagnosed PTSD until it comes out in self destructive ways. If you or a loved one has been discharged from the Military, contact us today.
