Bar to Continued Service Case Results
Our Case Results
Below are summaries of cases that Attorneys Barry, Willard, and Gittleman have worked on. Results cannot be guaranteed and each case’s results depend on its specific facts and circumstances. Contact us today for a free case consultation on your specific case!
Bar to Continued Service Case Results
January 2022: The Accused was Barred from Continued Service by his Chain of Command
Result: Bar Removed
The accused, an Army SSG with close to 20 years of service, was barred from continued Service by his chain of command. Attorney Barry assisted the accused in gathering evidence, including letters, text messages, emails, and videos. Attorney Barry also drafted the accused's rebuttal, ultimately convincing his Commander to remove the Bar. The Accused was allowed to continue to serve.
January 2022: The Accused was Barred from Continued Service by her Chain of Command.
Result: Bar Removed
The Accused, an Army Specialist, was barred from continued service. The reason for the Bar was inability to train. Attorney Gittleman submitted a rebuttal on the Accused’s behalf, pointing out that the reason she cannot train was medical. Attorney Gittleman argued that the Bar was inappropriate, and the Command should be focused on treating the Soldier. As a result, the Command removed the Bar to Continued Service.
January 2022: The Accused was Barred from Continued Service by his Chain of Command
Result: Bar Removed
The accused, a CPL, was barred from reenlistment by his chain of command because he took an incorrect COVID test. Attorney Barry was retained to assist, and prepared the accused to appeal the bar. The bar was almost immediately removed, and the accused continues to serve.
August 2021: The Accused was Barred from Continued Service by his Chain of Command
Result: Bar Removed
The accused, an Army SFC, was barred from continued service because of a DUI off-post. Attorney Barry assisting the accused in gathering evidence, demonstrating that the evidence against him was weak and that there was no legitimate basis to bar him from continued service. After reading Attorney Barry's rebuttal, the Command ultimately agreed, removing the bar from continued service.
August 2020: The accused was barred from continued service by her chain of command
Result: Bar Removed
The accused's Command unjustly placed a bar to reenlistment on her. They did not follow the proper procedures and were doing the required reviews. Attorney Barry was retained and was successful in getting the bar to reenlistment removed. The Command attempted to administer an article 15; however, the accused left the service with an Honorable Discharge and an RE Code of 1, allowing reentry into the Service.