Reviews

Retained Mike to save my nephew and his career in Air Force. My Nephew had exceptional performance and commendations in Air Force for 15 years until he was injured overseas in line of duty. After his injury due to insurgents attacking his plane and explosion sending concrete hitting him in his chest fracturing his back. flight surgeon stated he likely just bruised his chest he was OK to proceed with mission. Upon his return to his base in WA he was having problems with his leg walking and pain. He went to medical they said he pulled a muscle gave him muscle relaxer. This went on for over a year until his leg gave out and he fell. He was taken by ambulance to hospital ER in excruciating pain in his spine where doctor advised his back was broken. It was determined his back was fractured in line if duty injury and over time in extreme pain and collapsing his back finally broke. A six hour surgery to repair and put a cage over the injured spine all this could have been avoided if he had had proper medical care at time of his injury. The ongoing pain from this injury my nephew was self medicating with alcohol his command told him to self report and he did and the campaign of harassment started. They immediately took away his responsibilities and his Stripe. Between the pain from his broken back and the harassment by his Command as well as humiliated at loss of his duties and stripe as he was pending going up for Master Sargent we were concerned at his drinking, depression , and he was placed on no less on 8 medications he should not of been on we feared he would take his life. I decided to get him an attorney to put a stop to this harassment that was unrelenting. By grace of God I was referred to Mike he took the case and immediately put a stop to the Command harassment. The battle was just beginning the command then wanted to Court marshal my nephew. Mike went before a Board and won case of the command harassment and improper procedures in treatment of my nephew. Then a new Commander took over took another stripe from my nephew and due to my nephews destroyed mental health and due to drinking was in liver failure locked him up in Brig for 6 months. Then proceeded with court Marshall. At this point my. Nephew was due to retire from military and was entitled to disability. Mike put up an excellent excellent defense at trial and my nephew was able to retire with general discharge snd collect his disability as he is not able to work due to his broken back. This was a long journey but Mike was there every step for my nephew and our family provided he always promptly answered our questions and concerns and checked on the well being of my nephew. His determination and knowledge of law is Extrodinary and his care as a human being for is clients and their families goes above and beyond. If you need an attorney you can't afford not to have Mike I am so thankful we had him. Cannot thank him enough for the great job he did and his integrity as a person as well as an attorney.

I want to think Mr.Berens for his hard work and dedication towards helping me, accomplish what meant the most to me down the long road ahead. I appreciated your effort and consistent communication to get what needed to get done in a timely manner.

Michael Berens was hired for a legal matter against my employer, and he successfully managed the case, leading to a full medical retirement with an honorable discharge. His exceptional communication skills and responsiveness were key factors in achieving this positive outcome. In addition, he made himself available for any questions or concerns I had along the way, no matter the time. I highly recommend and endorse Michael Berens.

Hiring Mike Berens was probably the best decision with regards to my case me and my family ever made. Though my case was not the typical one that Mike typically takes, he was still willing to see what he could do for my situation. I am convinced today that it is because of Mr. Berens efforts that I was able to return home to my family and return to pick up the pieces of my life after some very unfortunate circumstances. Mike refused to take no for an answer and he utilized his connections and law expertise in order to secure the best possible outcome for me as his client. I was impressed with my interactions with Mike and the professionalism he used every step of the way. This man truly cares about people and especially the ones he represents and it's clear that he is passionate about ensuring his clients receive just and fair representation. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone looking for legal representation as I am certain they will not regret the decision. My family and I will forever be grateful for all of the help Mike Berens provided.

Mike handled my son’s case which had 5 summonses, 2 of which could have been felonies. Not only did he get 3 dismissed he was able to get 2 serious offenses reduced to misdemeanors! When I was interviewing lawyers Mike answered all my questions and also copied me every step of the way. More importantly he met with my son often and kept him on schedule with tasks that were needed and tasks Mike handled. I highly recommend Mike and am extremely satisfied with his knowledge, service and reliability with my sons case. He is the best!

Since day one Mike Berens has been absolutely flawless and helpful for my case. I was recommended by prior clients and could not be happier. He is a reliable resources in all things military law, and if he does not know an aswer, he will find it. He has a wealth of information at his disposal and well respected by his fellow legal peers. Specifically, Mike handed the complexities of my case making the process as easy as possible. Most importantly, he communicates on time, everytime. He is truly a pleasure to work with and I would recommend him to anyone needing assistance (in fact I have multiple times as I have had a working relationship with Mike since 2020). In 2022, Mike was succesful in getting my discharge upgraded unanimously to Honoroable (at a low % acceptance rate). Further, he willingly represented me as victims legal counsel when I had to testify at a court-martial, even though it was not neccesarily part of my personal case. Mike is caring, and genuine. I knew the minute I spoke to him on the phone he would be able to help me. I am grateful that I know Mike, whose character strengths are shown through his relentless work ethic, and genuine empathy for his clients. Thank you Mike for everything you have done and continue to do. You are a true professional, veteran and stand up attorney.

Mike hit the ground running with my case since the first time we meet and heard my rather emotional story about my deployment, mental health issues, and possibility of a general court martial. He tried to resolve with alternate disposition but the commander and his legal advisors wanted to use me as an example. Despite the commander going against mental healthcare provider’s recommendations, a “no cry zone” in the commanders office, denied leave for months, and all the way to post trial legal administration involuntarily extending my service; Mike was proactive, a bulldog, experienced, and has a genuine dedication to justice. He fought for me, he’s still fighting for me. After the trial result of three out of four charges being found not guilty, he still continued to fight for a full dismissal. There’s no doubt this was the hardest year of my life, but with Mike on my team, going to bat for me, all the hearings and preparation, I have trust and faith in my defense team. The peace of mind his experience and authenticity gave me was invaluable. Mike treated me like a person, not just another case. 10/10 recommend.

Mike is an excellent Lawer I was In a very bad situation had extremely serious charges I hired mike and he was able to get the case dismissed three days before trial I highly recommend.

First of all, I have never had any legal issues until my STBX wife file a false DV claim against me to the court after finding out I filed for divorce, Being a service member with security clearance, this is a big deal. After interviewing couple of lawyers, Mike was definitely my choice. I am glad and lucky to retain him. After a quick interview I knew right away that he is the man for the job. He quickly jumped on the case and the plaintiff was not even ready. After the the 1st hearing, Since they weren't ready. The final hearing Mike exhibited a professional representation and exposed the other party's lies. And the case got dismissed. Mike stayed in contact with me throughout the whole process and his price worth every penny. I will definitely hire him again whenever need arises.

Mr. Berens is the best lawyer I have had the pleasure of working with. The military came down hard on me and he was there every step of the way to help me out with whatever I needed. Don’t think I would of been treated as well or got what I did without his direct help. My command wanted to kick me out with an Other than Honorable discharge and with his help I am able to get out with an Honorable. If your looking for a lawyer that will go up to bat for you and will do everything he can. Mr. Berens without a doubt is who I would chose.

Mr. Berens is very professional, respectful, smart, and honest. He really cares about what he is doing and the people he represents. His knowledge, expertise and passion in the courtroom stand above the others. Mike is a fearless lion defending his client. Also, he kept the lines of communication open and was very considerate throughout the entire case. His diligence, integrity, kindness, and compassion did not go unnoticed. He is an outstanding lawyer and also a wonderful person. That's why, we really trusted and respected him. Mr. Berens, thank you for all your hard work. You put your mind and your soul on the case and for that our entire family is forever grateful. Highly recommended!!!

if you are ever in need of someone looking out for you Mike Berens is who you need. hello all, I hired Mr. Berens back in April of 2020, we finished our case on march of 2022. I was acquitted of all three charges against me. these three charges where nothing to be messing around with which is why I hired Mr. Berens. from that date he has been nothing but supportive, proffesional and most important to me, very caring. this was no easy case, it had a lot of challenges, specially dealing with the military. that didn't detear him from his dedication to helping me and ensuring I was treated fairly and within the spectrum of the law. mike is a very smart and hard working individual who stand ups for justice and righteousness. apart from getting acquitted, the one thing that resinated with me and I could never be grateful enough, is that even though I was a paying customer, Mr. Berens never once treated me as such. his behavior with me was if I was a family member, making sure I was doing well, keeping me updated, making sure I was given the treatment I deserved by my branch of service, and many more to list. overall, I could never repay Mike Berens for the gratitude and service he rendered to me and my family. my family and I are finally free from this dark moment in our lifes thanks to mikes dedication and countless hours of examinations. I highly recommend his services 1,000 times. thank you mike your the best and you'll always have my gratitude. - Jose