Firm Overview

Firm Overview

At the Law Office of Philip D. Cave & Nathan Freeburg (Cave & Freeburg, LLP), a veteran-owned firm, we defend service members worldwide against charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). When your freedom and future are at stake, experience matters.

While the military provides legal counsel, nothing replaces an independent, battle-tested civilian defense team focused solely on protecting you—not promotions or politics. This is especially critical in the current environment, where institutional pressures can affect the quality of defense inside the system.

Decades of Military Defense Experience

Our team brings more than 65 years of combined legal experience in military law.

• Philip D. Cave began his career as a Navy JAG officer and has practiced exclusively in military law ever since.
• Nathan Freeburg brings over 20 years of trial experience as co-counsel.
• We also work with multiple other lawyers who are highly experienced in military administrative matters and security clearances.

Global Reach. Focused Practice.

We handle only military law matters and travel worldwide to defend service members at bases across:

• Japan (including Okinawa), Korea, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, Bahrain, Kuwait
• CONUS locations such as Norfolk, Fort Lewis, Quantico, Andrews AFB, the Pentagon, and Camp Lejeune.

Our practice areas include:

• Courts-martial (criminal trials)
• Appeals before service courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF)
• Administrative law actions
• Security clearance matters

A significant portion of our work involves defending against sexual assault allegations, including expert-driven prosecutions.

Personalized Representation

When you hire our firm for a court-martial or appeal, you get us—not layers of staff.

• One of us will personally handle every hearing and key communication.
• We coordinate closely with your detailed military defense counsel to build the strongest possible case.

We are admitted to practice before CAAF, Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, Army Court of Criminal Appeals, Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, and Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals.

Straight Talk. Strong Defense.

We believe in:

• Fast, clear communication—wherever you’re stationed.
• Honest advice about your options and risks.
• Aggressive, experienced defense in and out of court.

Contact Us

📞 703-298-9562 |

📧 mljucmj@court-martial.com

We offer free initial consultations, including overseas scheduling to match your time zone.