Worldwide Military Defense Attorneys
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Steven Shewmaker
Founding Partner
Patty Shewmaker
Managing Partner
James E. Holmes
Of-Counsel
Drew Early
Of-Counsel
Alexa N. Lewis
Partner
James R. Lewis IV
Partner
Our military defense team includes retired and former members of the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy.
Our team includes attorneys who have served in combat both as Judge Advocates, Infantrymen and in Military Intelligence.
We have personal experience serving on active duty as well as in the National Guard and the Reserves.
When you hire us you get a team of professionals with over 200 years of military service and experience to defend your rights.
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Practice Areas
Military Justice Defense
and Court-Martial
Defense
Separation Boards
VA Appeals & Medical Malpractice (FTCA)
Court-Martial Appeals
Security Clearance Representation
Military Discharge
Upgrades (BCMR)
Article 15/ Non-judical Punishment Defense
ROTC Disenrollment Boards
Our Services Offered For:
Active Duty Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen all over the United States who are under investigation or charged with offenses under the UCMJ and need a military defense attorney.
Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen who are being administratively separated from the military.
Veterans around the country who need to upgrade their discharges.
Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsman who wish to appeal administrative punishments such as GOMORS, article 15s, NCOERs, OERS, or their court-martial convictions.
Service Academy and ROTC Cadets facing disenrollment boards.
Veterans who need representation for VA disability appeals and claims.
How It Works
Get Personal Attention
When you hire us, you have access to your lead counsel 24 hours a day
Get A Team
When you hire us, you get a team to represent you – two attorneys, an investigator, and a full support staff.
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Latest Blog
What is the 10/10 Rule in Military Divorce and How Does That Affect the Pension?
The 10/10 rule applies to former spouses of military members and defines how they receive their portion of the ex’s military retirement pay if they are entitled to it in military divorce cases. Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis of the Atlanta, GA based Law Firm Shewmaker and Shewmaker discuss in this video.
Military Spousal Support: Can I get Interim Support?
In this video join Alexa Lewis and Steve Shewmaker while they discuss the military’s spousal support requirements. All the branches have mechanisms for interim support that the service member may be required to pay if the couple is estranged or not living together. Steve and Alexa talk about the rules and their application.
As a Former Spouse of a Military Service Member Will I lose Tricare in my Divorce?
There is a high hurdle to receive Tricare for life after a divorce from a service member. Even the rules for receiving Tricare in the year following a divorce are restrictive. The rules can seem complicated on the surface. In this video, Steve and Patty Shewmaker discussTricare, the 20/20/20 and 20/20/25 rules, and a spouse’s status after a divorce.