What is the best law firm at Fort Benning, Georgia?
If you are facing a legal issue at Ft. Benning in Columbus, Georgia, you may be asking who are the best lawyers to represent you. While there is no true authority when it comes to determining what law firm is best when it comes to military law, there are several key factors that can help those needing legal help at each U.S. military base, including the “Home of the Infantry.”
Below are important factors you should consider when looking for the best legal representation for a case on Fort Benning.
Experience and Specialization. When it comes to military legal issues, experience matters. And not just any experience, but prior work at the specific military installation where the case is being held. So the question to ask a potential law firm for a Ft. Benning case is how many cases have you handled on post during the past several years, and what is record of success in those cases. Capovilla & Williams has handled 93 cases in the past three and a half years at Fort Benning, ranging from GOMOR’s to separation boards to court martials and just about everything you could imagine an active-duty service member needing help with.
Location. While it sometimes makes sense to hire a military attorney from outside the region, location does matter when it comes to effective legal representation at U.S. Army bases. Capovilla & Williams is located less than two hours from Fort Benning. This means our legal team can and does deploy assets and resources immediately when necessary to serve the client’s best interest and put him or her in the best possible position for success.
Size. Just because a law firm is large doesn’t mean it’s effective or efficient or successful. However, size does matter when it comes to military cases for the obvious reason that the opposing party is the United States government. That means those prosecuting you have a ton of resources. At Capovilla & Williams, we match – and often times exceed – the resources of the federal government. We have 14 full-time attorneys, all of whom are employees of the firm, not Of Counsel. We have 7 investigators, all former military service members and most with prior CID, NCIS, or OSI experience, who will review every aspect of your case to ensure all exculpatory evidence is discovered and utilized. And we have a robust support staff that exists solely to ensure our clients receive every advantage available when being prosecuted at Fort Benning.
Understanding the Culture by Being Present. Each military installation has its own culture. Base leadership also has its own objectives, especially when it comes to enforcing military laws and protocols. Knowing that culture, and more specifically, having experience with active-duty service members on post is critically important to producing the best results. No law firm supports soldiers at Fort Benning more than Capovilla & Williams. Through the base’s MWR department, our firm supports service members and their families in both their professional work as well as their personal lives. Simply stated, our goals of providing the best legal representation are wholly intertwined with supporting the service members we have as clients.
Independent Awards. There are many attorney award programs that serve the legal industry. Some are national and some are local. Few carry more weight in Georgia than Super Lawyers and Legal Elite. They rate and honor attorneys based on various factors such as the opinions of other attorneys, experience, disciplinary history, and more. Capovilla & Williams has more military attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers in Georgia than any other firm. And it’s not even close. Three of our military lawyers are also routinely included in Georgia Trend Magazine’s list of Legal Elite for the ability and skills in the areas of criminal law and trial advocacy.
If you or a loved one is facing non-judicial punishment, reprimand, separation board, or special or general court-martial, contact the military attorneys at Capovilla & Williams law firm today. Don’t delay. You’ve taken an oath to defend the United States, and we exist to provide you with the best legal representation at Fort Benning so you can continue your career with a clear name and record.
