Firm Overview

When you face charges for an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), your freedom and future is at stake. While the United States government makes every effort to provide you with adequate legal counsel, there is no substitute for an experienced, dedicated military defense attorney as part of the defense team.

At The Law Office of Philip D. Cave, my clients receive the benefit of more than 40 years of legal experience focused exclusively on military law and security clearance issues. My legal career began while I was an active duty Navy judge advocate. I served two tours at the Naval Legal Service Office (NLSO) in Norfolk, Virginia. Following my military service, I went into private practice where I have continued my work on behalf of current and former U.S. military personnel. In the last few years I have brought attorney Nathan Freeburg on to the team to co-counsel with me; and he brings with him over 20 years of experience.

I am self-employed as a sole practitioner. My practice is limited to military law issues. I travel the world to any location where there is a military base or U.S. military personnel assigned for my trial cases and administrative hearings. In my practice about two-thirds of my time is taken with litigating courts-martial (criminal trials), usually to a members panel (jury). A portion of my practice relates to appellate litigation, a portion relates to administrative law issues incident to military service, and a portion to security clearance litigation.

When you hire my law firm, you hire me and Mr. Freeburg. We handle every aspect of your case personally. When you have questions, we will be the person who answers them. If there is a hearing or other appearance that needs to happen during the course of your case, one of us will be the person next to you along with your assigned military defense lawyer. I gain a complete understanding of the issues you are facing and develop an effective solution that protects your interests. Learn More In A Free Initial Consultation.

Our goal is to team up with your military defense lawyer to present the most effective case possible. We are lead counsel which means we are ultimately responsible for what is done in your case. We do however ensure that the military lawyer plays a cooperative and helpful role in our mission which is your defense.

We are able to practice in all court-martial trials, and are admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, the Army Court of Criminal Appeals, the Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals.

Contact my office to schedule a free initial consultation about your case. You can reach me by phone at 703-298-9562, toll free at 800-401-1583 or via email (mljucmj@court-martial.com).