member of the Oklahoma & Tulsa County Bar Associations member of the Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association   MENU: Biography - Discharges - Assistance with PCF processing - Court-martial defense - Rates - Contact NEW - Pay for legal fees online with credit/debit card with paypal Contact us for a free initial consultation. Email: girightslawyer@gmail.com Telephone:     (405) 503-8438 (Oklahoma City, OK)     (580) 215-4049 (Fort Sill/Lawton, OK)     (254) 247-3194 (Fort Hood/Killeen, TX) About GIRightsLawyer.com: I provide assistance to Servicemembers who are seeking a discharge from the U.S. military or who need legal counsel when facing a Court Martial, Article 15 or Article 32 hearing. I am located in Oklahoma City and primarily work with members of the US Army and reserves stationed at: Fort Sill in Oklahoma --- more info at: Fort Bliss, Fort Hood and Fort Sam Houston in Texas Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley in Kansas Fort Carson in Colorado Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri Fort Chafee in Arkansas Fort Polk in Louisiana National Guard units in Oklahoma and surrounding states At this time I am not taking cases from other branches of the Armed Services. I recommend contacting the Military Law Task Force if you need an attorney for a military law issue with another branch. Also due to my current case load, I am not taking VA cases at this time. Since being admitted to the bar in September 2006, I have assisted over 50 soldiers with their military legal issues. I have experience in the field through an externship with the Dean's Summer Public Interest Fellowship at OCU School of law and through my prior work as a lay counselor through the Oklahoma Committee for Conscientious Objectors. I have also completed training in miltiary law from New College of California School of Law of San Francisco in January 2005. While I am a solo-practitioner, I am supported in my work by the Oklahoma Committee for Conscientious Objectors, the Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild, Joy Mennonite Church, and often work with counselors affiliated with the national GI Rights hotline. I am committed to the cause of protecting the rights of US Servicemembers and to helping as many servicemembers as possible to use all legal means possible to be free from participation in the American war machine. If you or your loved one could use my help, please contact me.   Biography: Education: J. D., 2005, Oklahoma City University School of Law B.A. in Bible with a Christian ministries emphasis, 2000, Institute for Christian Studies (now Austin Graduate School of Theology) Additional course work has been completed at OCCC, USAO, SWOSU, Nations University and Texas State University. I have also audited a course in military law at New College of California School of Law. Professional: Steering Committee member, Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild Regional Vice-President, Texoma Region of the National Lawyers Guild Member, American Bar Association member, Oklahoma and Tulsa County Bar Associations member, Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association Personal: I'm 30 years and live in the Lincoln Terrace Neighborhood of Northeast Oklahoma City. Like many native-born Okies, I have mixed white and American Indian ancestry. My faith tradition is Anabaptist and I'm a member of Joy Mennonite Church. I also am a student of religion from an interfaith perspective and am currently working on a Religious Studies degree at Tulsa Community College by distance learning. My main personal interests are organic gardening, reading, blogging, art, and bicycling (for fun and transportation). I am also very involved with the Oklahoma Committee for Conscientious Objectors and the Green Party of Oklahoma, and proudly support the work of Industrial Workers of the World, and the Oklahoma Food Coop.   My rates: Thanks to the support of the Oklahoma Committee for Conscientious Objectors, I offer a free in-person consultation (or up to one hour of free phone consultation). If you decide to have me continue to assist you after this consultation, my fees** are set with the following sliding scale... Regular Rate - $120/hour Reduced Rate* - $60/hour * Reduced rate - This price is given at my sole discretion to clients who would have difficulties paying the regular rate, base on income, family hardship, etc. The majority of my clients are given this rate, so please don't hesitate to ask for it if you need it. ** Hourly fees do not include litigation costs, travel, etc, however you will not be charged for additional costs without your prior consent. I also do flat-fee billing in some cases, if you and I both agree. Rate structure valid through June 1, 2007.   Discharges: I assist servicemembers in seeking the following kinds of discharges: Conscientious Objection Homosexual Conduct Entry Level Seperation Hardship Disability Other Designated Physical and Mental Conditions (ODPMC) Unsatisfactory Performance Erroneous, Defective, and Fraudulent Enlistment Avoiding mobilization and Involuntary Active Duty ROTC Disenrollment and Separation Reservist Unsatisfactory Participation Leaving the delayed enlistment program   Court-Martial Defense: My number one goal is for my clients to avoid a court martial if at all possible, but if it is necessary to go to court and fight, you can count on me to provide competent representation on your behalf.   Contact: To schedule a free consultation with me, please call (405) 476-5620 or email me at girightslawyer.gmail.com DISCLAIMER:This website is designed to provide general information for clients and those browsing our firm's website and should not be construed as legal advice, or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. While I can and do work with soldiers nation-wide in military courts, I am not admitted to the bar of any state except that of Oklahoma. This website is (c) 2006, 2007 James M. Branum. Website design done by James M. Branum.