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Placed on a PIP as a Federal Employee? What Happens Next Matters More Than You Think
Legally Review by Christopher Jones Capovilla & Williams exclusively represents federal employees. We do not represent state, county, municipal, or private-sector workers. A Performance Improvement Plan can feel like a formality — a chance to “fix a few things” and move on. In the federal system, it’s rarely that simple. A PIP is often… Read More »
Who Is the Best Military Defense Law Firm?
If you’re facing an investigation, a court-martial, or an administrative proceeding that could end your career, the law firm you choose next may decide what happens to your rank, your pension, your family, and your reputation. Like any field of law, there are good firms, bad firms, and elite firms — and the difference… Read More »
How to Pick the Best Military Defense Attorney
If you’re under investigation by OSI, CID, NCIS, or CGIS — or facing prosecution from the Office of Special Trial Counsel — the attorney you choose next will shape your career, your pension, your discharge characterization, and your family’s future. There’s no official ranking body that names a single “best” military defense attorney. What… Read More »
Military Justice Today: Attorney Dominic Giordano Achieves Victory for Sailor Wrongly Accused of Sexual Assault.
My name is Attorney Dominic Giordano, and I serve as a military defense attorney at Capovilla & Williams. Our slogan, “He who endures wins,” embodies a powerful truth that I firmly believe in. Whether confronting physical challenges, spiritual conflicts, or the trials of life, perseverance is the key factor that leads to overcoming adversity…. Read More »
VALUABLE LESSONS FROM MY JOURNEY: TRANSITIONING FROM ACTIVE DUTY TO PRIVATE PRACTICE
Making the leap from military service to the world of private practice has been an eye-opening experience filled with challenges and growth. In retrospect, I’ve gathered some hard-earned insights that I believe can resonate with others facing a similar transition. In this article, I share my journey from being a fit and lean Army… Read More »
MILITARY JUSTICE TODAY: ATTORNEY DANIEL HIGGINS WINS BIG AT JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON FOR ARMY RANGER WRONGFULLY ACCUSED OF LARCENY
My name is Daniel Higgins, and I am a partner at Capovilla & Williams. I have dedicated my career to vigorously advocating for Servicemembers around the globe facing bias, unjust investigations, allegations, and court-martial charges. With a background as a prior Army Ranger, Sniper, Infantryman, and Officer, I bring a wealth of experience to… Read More »
MILITARY JUSTICE TODAY: MARINE CORPS VETERAN DOMINIC GIORDANO WINS BIG FOR ARMY E-7 AT SEPARATION BOARD
My name is Dominic Giordano, and I had the great honor of representing a decorated E-7 who faced false allegations of sexual abuse of a child under Article 120b, Uniform Code of Military Justice. I started my career as a Marine Corps Officer and Judge Advocate. During my time as an Active-Duty Marine, I… Read More »
FORT BENNING HONORS CAPOVILLA & WILLIAMS FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES!
Like thousands of soldiers across the country, I began my military career at Fort Benning, Georgia. I vividly remember saying goodbye to my family at the visitor center, getting into my pickup truck, and driving to report for training. At 24 years old, I felt a mix of excitement, fear, nervousness, and anxiety. I… Read More »
Staying Fit in the Fight: Why Physical Fitness Matters During Your Court-Martial or Separation Hearing
As a service member facing a court-martial or administrative separation hearing, the pressure can feel overwhelming. Your career, freedom, reputation, and future are on the line. Amid the stress, one powerful tool remains entirely within your control: your physical fitness. Maintaining a disciplined, fit appearance and routine isn’t just about health—it projects military bearing,… Read More »
ARMY JUSTICE: FIGHTING FOR A DISTINUISHED ARMY OFFICER AGAINST A WEAK GOMOR
In a remarkable turn of events, Capovilla & Williams have successfully cleared an innocent Army officer of all allegations following a bias CID investigation. The firm has also achieved the dismissal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), marking a significant triumph for justice and for the integrity of our client. At Capovilla… Read More »
