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Attorney Willard is an outstanding lawyer!!! I've nothing but great things to say about him. When I reached out, I didn't even know if my Military career was still worth fighting for. I've got over a decade in the Military and was on the verge of being kicked out with an OTH. I was defeated mentally,by all the Military legal documents I was receiving and the potential penalties. To me, fighting it only delayed the inevitable. I was hesitant to hire another lawyer and go through additional court hearings. However, after consulting with Mr. Willard, he brought in a positive outlook and some much-needed light into my situation. From our initial conversation over the phone, he laid out my options and how he would best tackle different scenarios. He's the real deal!!! Extremely organized and very thorough. He's always had great communication and been easily accessible. He is someone who I wish I reached out to in the beginning, even though we are in different states. Don't let that deter you from hiring someone who will fight for you when you feel like you can't fight for yourself. You will not regret your decision by using Mr. Willard to represent you in your Military Legal matters!!!!

I (SFC/E-7 of 13 years) was faced with an EO 15-6 investigation from an underperforming Soldier. I have not had so much as a negative counseling statement, eligible for promotion to 1SG, flagged for the first time and was devastated at the potential impacts I was facing. Attorney Willard educated mealong the process, was always easily accessible, and truly listened to my concerns. Attorney Willard was quick and aggressive to ensure my rights were protected. The 15-6 was ended without negative action or recourse. I cannot thank him enough for his work!

Willard provided excellent counsel in regards in my case. Being unfamiliar with PBR’s, he was able to walk me through the experience by providing consistent communication and realistic expectations with multiple courses of actions. I appreciated his ability to be professional and personable throughout the process. I would recommend him to anyone that finds themselves in need of counsel.

For my administrative separation board where I was ultimately retained, and in all matters prior to, Attorney Lawrence Willard displayed an exceptional level of knowledge, professional expertise, and ability to create and execute an effective defense on my behalf. His confidence and tenacity in the face of board members as well as the government prosecutor were nothing short of excellent, he is absolutely the attorney you want by your side if facing any allegations. Doing the research to find this law office and hire Mr. Willard was the best choice I made in my defense. I can recommend his services with absolutely no reservations.

Attorney Lawrence Willard assisted me with a 15-6 investigation that would have negatively impacted my 20+ year career in the Army. His attention to detail, and prompt, thorough action throughout the investigation led to the best possible outcome for me and my family. Lawrence has an encyclopedic knowledge and understanding of the UCMJ and his time as an Army JAG Officer allows him to see and approach cases in a manner that ensure the best possible outcome. His fees are very reasonable for the service and the peace of mind that he provides. I highly recommend his services and encourage anyone that is facing legal troubles in the military to contact him. He should be your first and only call as early as possible in the process.

Attorney Willard went above and beyond! I am truly grateful for his professionalism, care and due-diligence in the handling of my case. He fully exceeded my expectations in helping me through my Board of Inquiry (BOI) process. I was facing separation, having served 18+ years in the Army, and was uncertain if I would truly have the opportunity to finish my career. Attorney Willard took the time to prepare my case, while also taking the time to prepare me for what I should expect throughout the process. His attentiveness, willingness to answer my questions, and patience to listen gave me hope in a time of uncertainty. His efforts resulted in an unsubstantiated finding and retain. My family and I will be forever grateful to both Attorney Willard and the Law Office Matthew Barry! I highly recommend Attorney Willard to any service member who requires a highly skilled, caring and truly professional attorney in their corner.

Attorney Lawrence Willard II helped me in a situation that was seemingly stacked against me. I was wrongly accused of Assault Consummated by Battery of a high ranking spouse at a unit social event off post. I was throughly investigated by CID, and thought my entire military career was over. Ended up only receiving a Letter of Concern, no UCMJ action, complete flag removal and it was all filed locally within my unit with no further action taken to affect my career. It was because of his analysis of facts, understanding of the entire military law process from start to finish which helped protect me from any undue punishment or self-incrimination. Not only was he thorough and organized in each step, he also was professional, empathetic, and completely understanding with him being a seasoned prior service JAG Officer. If you think you might be in a situation where you’ve been informed of an investigation or think you might be, don’t wait, I recommend you call him immediately so you can get ahead of any of the challenges ahead. My career is definitely saved and still managed to receive a top block evaluation during it as well because I was confident in his counsel, mentally prepared for any outcome, maintained my dignity, stayed focused on my job, and held my head up high knowing he had my back and was available at all times. I truly am happy to have called Lawrence and would recommend him to anyone. 10/10 and I’m also not someone who doesn’t do reviews often or sugar coats things. World class lawyer and expert in UCMJ field particularly. Thank you Lawrence!

I contacted Attorney Willard in March 2024 after I was flagged and informed of an ongoing 15-6 Investigation. After consulting with several other attorneys, I elected to go with Mr. Willard as his rates were affordable and definitely seemed to care about my case even before I chose to retain him. Almost immediately, Mr. Willard got to work in representing me to my command and legal office. He provided thorough information on possible outcomes of my case and a clear path moving forward. He was also honest and realistic with me. When I received the initial investigation results and alleged misconduct from the IO, Mr. Willard helped me draft a comprehensive rebuttal against the allegations. This rebuttal was so thorough, in fact, that the brigade legal team elected to drop the two allegations - which were quite significant - in their entirety and instead elected for an allegation of lesser severity to be sent up to the CG's legal office. Mr. Willard was also aggressive and committed to my rights as a Servicemember under investigation. When the SJA office reached out directly to me via my Commander to ask questions in the latter stages of my investigation, I informed Mr. Willard who almost immediately countered this improper inquiry, reminded the SJA that he represented me, and found that the SJA was perhaps trying to ascertain further information to use against me. At the investigation's conclusion, I was issued a GOMOR with the potential to be filed permanently. However, this GOMOR was for the lesser allegation mentioned above. Although he was on leave, he still requested and got an extension for submitting my GOMOR matters within 24 hours. Mr. Willard, using my case files and the information I provided, wrote almost the entirety of my GOMOR rebuttal and provided me a means to receive support letters from individuals I commissioned with, worked with, or knew. In receiving this and the previous draft, I found that he also commands an amazing mastery in writing that expresses military professionalism with a personal touch - each time I received a draft from him, it seemed like I was the one who wrote it. As a result of the aforementioned facts, my rebuttal matters were 93 pages in length and comprehensively addressed the dropped allegations, the lesser allegation, and my character. Thanks to his assistance, the GOMOR was filed locally and I am now able to PCS from my current duty station. If you are looking for representation in any military case, look no further than Attorney Lawrence Willard and the Law Office of Matthew Barry. He is knowledgeable, honest, and will fight for you on your behalf. Should I require military legal services again, I will immediately contact Attorney Willard.

To begin, the firm and Mr. Willard demonstrated exceptional marketing efforts, facilitating my initial contact with their office. This step was pivotal in ensuring my comfort as I moved forward and made the crucial phone call. During the initial consultation, Mr. Willard provided me with essential baseline information and a realistic plan. His honesty and persistence were commendable as I deliberated on the necessary steps early in the process. Upon hiring him, he promptly supplied the additional materials required to build a strong case. Moreover, his flexible schedule accommodated my busy agenda seamlessly. Throughout the entire process, I never felt pressured without having all the relevant facts. One of Mr. Willard’s most significant contributions was his ability to highlight my accomplishments to the board in ways I hadn’t considered. His professionalism, extensive knowledge, and unwavering dedication to clients were evident. I submitted all the necessary documents, meticulously prepared with Mr. Willard’s assistance, well ahead of schedule for the QMP board. Without his guidance, I believe I would not have been retained, significantly impacting my family’s life. Thanks to him, we saved 18 years of service from going to waste.

Hiring Attorney Willard is the best thing that I have ever did. I was falsely accused of Sexual Assault. Even with many witnesses that stated I didn't do it; the investigation came back founded and the "accuser" did not want to go to trial. So, my command decided to issue me a GOMOR to be filed permanently that would've initiated a mandatory separation. However, I chose to fight back because I did not do what I was accused of. But I needed help. Attorney Willard drafted an impressive rebuttal and, in the end, I was proven innocent. All SA and nonconsensual acts were dropped. He has been attentive and punctual during the nightmare that was going on for over a year. He has restored my name. Hire Mr. Willard RIGHT NOW! And Mr. Willard thank you for giving me my life and career back.

I had hired Mr Willard immediately as when I was charged and facing a court martial. Mr Willard first stood out to me as extremely competent in all matters regarding the UCMJ. Through the entire process he has proved such ! His concern for my well being and adequate treatment was something he immediately took action on! His ability and commitment for me to fully understand every step of the process and always answering every question I had throughly. He gave me such a relief to have outstanding legal representation that truly stood beside me and always had my best interest in mind ! One thing among many that Mr Willard does is he prepares you for every possible outcome and never gives you any sort of false hope. He adequately addresses any issues / questions and truly understands both sides of not only defense but also prosecution. He is extremely passionate about what he does and is aggressive with his defense in fighting tooth and nail for your best interest. I would not have had the outcome I had in my case if it wasn’t for Mr Willard and Matthew Barry and law office. If I didn’t have such outstanding representation I would not be where I am today. If anyone is reading this debating to hire Matthew Barry and law I highly recommend you do immediately and I have seen first hand their unwavering dedication to their clients. Thank you!

Attorney Willard assisted me during an investigation predicated by a DEOC Survey during my time as a company commander, where he helped me answer investigation questions, draft a response to the findings and recommendations, and draft a response to the resulting referred OER. His assistance throughout this process resulted in my command team choosing to forego any administrative or punitive action against me and I would recommend him to any service member in need of legal counsel.