Attorney
John B. Gately
Attorney & Counselor at Law
For more than twenty-five years, I have dedicated my practice exclusively to representing current and former service members navigating the Military Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) process, Boards of Correction, and Discharge Review Boards. As one of the few attorneys in the country who focuses on military disability law and military personnel law, my focus is on your specific needs in these areas of law, unlike other attorneys who are also pursuing personal injury cases, criminal matters, and family law issues.
A Practice Built on Service
As a disabled veteran and former Coast Guard judge advocate myself, I understand the unique challenges faced by service members who have been injured in the line of duty. My practice is built on a simple premise: every service member deserves the best possible representation when their career, benefits, and future are on the line. I have successfully represented clients in all branches of the armed and uniformed services — Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and NOAA Corps — in both the DOD/VA IDES system and the legacy-based systems.
Worldwide Representation
Although my office is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, I represent clients worldwide. The MEB/PEB, BCMR/BCNR, and Discharge Review Board processes does not require your attorney to be physically present at your installation or where you reside, which means I can provide the same high-quality representation to service members stationed anywhere in the United States or overseas.
Experience That Makes a Difference
With over 25 years of experience in military disability law, I have developed a deep understanding of the regulations, policies, and procedures that govern the MEB/PEB process. I know how the system works — and how to work the system on behalf of my clients. My track record speaks for itself, as you will see from checking out my reviews online.
AV Preeminent® Rated — Martindale-Hubbell
Consistently awarded the highest peer rating for legal ability & ethics every year since 1998
Listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
