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Service members dedicate their lives to the defense of our country. They follow strict codes of conduct, work under immense pressure, and often face situations that the general public will never experience. However, when they’re subjected to unfair disciplinary actions, it can be overwhelming.

The Freedom of Information Act opens the door for individuals and families to request military records and other government-held documents. For those who’ve served in the armed forces—or have a loved one who has—the ability to access these records can be important for legal, financial, and personal reasons.

Military records play a central role in a service member’s career, benefits, and reputation. When those records contain errors or omissions, correcting them is often necessary to prevent long-term consequences.

Military retirement benefits play a vital role in the financial planning of service members as they transition to civilian life. That’s why it’s important to understand the factors behind the calculation methods helps you see how your years of service, rank, and retirement plan type come together to shape your retirement income.

The Law Office of Shannon James is proud to welcome Brian Schenk to our team as “Of Counsel”.

A military discharge is the status of a service member when they leave the military. The classification of the discharge determines the veteran’s future and benefits they can access.

The Law Office of Shannon James is proud to stand at the forefront of legal advocacy in Washington, DC, pushing for critical reforms to DoD Instruction 5505.07 — the policy governing how individuals are titled and indexed in DoD law enforcement records.

The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) provides service members with mechanisms to address grievances and wrongs committed by their commanding officers. Among these, Article 138 of the UCMJ and Article 1150 of the U.S. Navy Regulations stand out as powerful tools for service members to seek redress for personal wrongs.

The Law Office of Shannon James PLLC in Washington, DC regularly advises service members on how to meet or surpass the military readiness requirements essential for maintaining their career paths.

Military service often demands exceptional physical and mental resilience. These intense requirements sometimes lead to formal evaluations designed to assess ongoing eligibility. For those in the armed forces, such assessments are referred to as fitness for duty, and the outcome can significantly affect a service member’s career and benefits.