Marines
Military Lawyer and Former Marine Corps commander
Civilian attorney and former Marine Patrick J. McLain offers loyal representation and experienced legal advice to Marine Corps personnel stationed in the U.S. and around the world, including Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
If you are facing Office Hours, Patrick J. McLain can help you decide whether to accept your punishment or fight for your rights and to clear your record.
If you are an officer facing a board of inquiry, or if you are an enlisted Marine facing an administrative discharge board, it is important to understand that you have the right to consult an experienced civilian attorney who you know is on your side.
Our firm will fight for your military career and future in civilian life. We can also work with any advocate from the Marine Corps Law Center (Legal Service Support Section or LSSS) if you have already sought their advice and representation.
If you are looking for honest legal advice and loyal representation, contact our office in Dallas, Texas, today for an initial consultation.
Patrick J. McLain is a respected military law attorney. His experience in the Marine Corps gives him an uncommon understanding of administrative issues before the Board for Correction of Naval Records or physical evaluation board (PEB).
As an experienced civilian criminal defense lawyer and former supervising defense attorney in the Marine Corps, Patrick J. McLain offers aggressive defense representation in Board of Inquiry or court martial proceedings arising out of charges such as:
Our team of experienced professionals help you address any difficulties with a security clearance or seek a delay or exemption from Marine Corps IRR mobilization.
If your future as a Marine or as a civilian is important enough to you that you are willing to fight for it, contact us today to speak to an attorney who will fight at your side with loyalty and integrity.
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Recognized among D Magazine's Best Personal Lawyers in Dallas for 2009, and among Texas Monthly Super Lawyers for 2009.





