Military Law Practice
Civilian Lawyer for Military Personnel
Defending Your Rights in Administrative Proceedings
Attorney Patrick J. McLain provides experienced and aggressive representation to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines in a full range of administrative proceedings, including:
- Security clearance applications and challenging denied, revoked or reclassified security clearances
- Delay and exemption from reserve activation and IRR mobilization
- Illness, injury and disability retirement proceedings before the physical evaluation board
- Other than honorable discharge or other administrative separation from the service
- Nonjudicial punishment proceedings (Mast, Office Hours, Article 15, LOR, etc.)
Many of our clients are hard chargers who understand that an administrative decision can effectively halt your military career and can have a long-term effect on your future in civilian life.
If your career is important enough to fight for, shouldn't you consult an independent attorney with the experience and knowledge to help you make the right decision? Military law attorney Patrick J. McLain will fight for your rights and your future. Contact us today for an initial consultation
Experienced and Independent Courts Martial Attorney
As a respected civilian criminal defense lawyer and former supervising defense attorney in the Marine Corps, Patrick J. McLain provides aggressive defense representation to servicemen and servicewomen in courts martial proceedings worldwide, including:
- Fraud and larceny charges such as burglary, theft (including theft of government property), conspiracy to defraud the military, and pay and allowance fraud
- Sex offenses such as sexual assault, rape, improper sexual conduct, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment and computer sex crimes
- Drug-related charges such as possession, sale or distribution of marijuana, cocaine or meth and urinalysis cases
- Military offenses ranging from fraternization or disrespect to adultery and other conduct unbecoming an officer
- War crimes including murder, rape and violations of the ROE
Many active duty military lawyers simply do not have the experience to handle these cases with the same dedication and skill as Patrick J. McLain. For an initial consultation to learn the truth about your rights and the potential consequences of a conviction or plea agreement, please contact us today at (214) 377-1470 (ext. 227).
Military Law Attorney · Worldwide Representation
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Recognized among D Magazine's Best Personal Lawyers in Dallas for 2009, and among Texas Monthly Super Lawyers for 2009.





