Recent Accomplishments
Secured reversal of court-martial conviction for Air Force Staff Sergeant convicted of rape
Mr. Cassara secured reversal of court-martial conviction for Air Force Staff Sergeant convicted of rape. Airman was charged with rape. After being convicted at court-martial, he knew he needed an experienced court martial appeal attorney and retained Mr. Cassara to handle his court martial appeal. Mr. Cassara succeeded in getting the conviction overturned after learning … Read more
Obtained reinstatement of security clearance for civilian employee of the Army
Obtained reinstatement of security clearance for civilian employee of the Army. Client’s clearance was suspended due to a large number of debts and bad checks. The Government argued at the hearing that this meant the client was a security risk. The Administrative Judge disagreed and agreed with Mr. Cassara that the client had made a … Read more
Avoided court-martial for rape negotiating a plea to a lesser offense
An NCO at Fort Jackson, SC, faced the potential of rape charges after the Article 32 (b) hearing the Investigating Officer recommended a charge of rape. He knew he needed an experienced court martial attorney and contacted Mr. Cassara. Mr. Cassara convinced the command and prosecutors not to bring rape charges but to allow the … Read more
Secured a reprimand instead of court-martial charges for soldier accused of fraud
An NCO faced Court-Martial charges for submitting a false lease claiming he was leasing a home he really owned. He knew he needed an experienced court martial attorney and hired Mr. Cassara. Mr. Cassara was able to have the charges dropped and the soldier received a local letter of reprimand for filing the false … Read more
Convinced Physical Evaluation Board to reverse discharge recommendation for Army Officer
Mr. Cassara succeeded in having an Army officer retained on the TDRL after the Physical Evaluation Board recommended that he be removed and discharged from the Army with a 10% disability. Before the Board actually convened Mr. Cassara was able to convince the PEB to reverse their decision. Ruling allows officer to remain on the … Read more
Secured retention for a Marine Major who facing discharge for several alleged acts of misconduct in Iraq and CONUS
Mr. Cassara represented a Marine major who facing an Other Than Honorable Discharge for several alleged acts of misconduct in Iraq and CONUS. After a prolonged hearing, the Board of Inquiry determined that the major had not committed the majority of the alleged acts and that he should be retained in the Marine Corps. This … Read more
Safeguarded retirement of Marine Major facing administrative separation for misconduct
Mr. Cassara represented a Marine major with nearly 20 years in the military who was facing administrative separation for misconduct. After a hearing before a Board of Inquiry the major was allowed to remain in the military and will be allowed to retire. The decision saves the Marine’s retirement and allows him to continue to … Read more
Mr. Cassara represented several active duty members and reservists in federal court.
Mr. Cassara represented several active duty members and reservists in federal court.
Secured retirement eligibility for Navy officer discharge months before retirement
Navy Lieutenant Commander was discharged months short of retirement for adultery and making a false official statement. After being turned down by the Board for Correction for Naval Records, Mr. Cassara filed suit in Federal Court, which ordered that the officer be placed on the retired rolls.
Recovered money for spouse of a veteran who was badly burned in a V.A. hospital
Recovered significant sum of money for spouse of a veteran who was badly burned in a V.A. hospital due to medical negligence.