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The Process for Correcting Military Records: What You Need to Know
The Process for Correcting Military Records: What You Need to Know
Military records play a central role in a service member’s career, benefits, and reputation. When those records contain errors or omissions, correcting them is often necessary to prevent long-term consequences.

Understanding Military Discharges: What Every Veteran Should Know
Understanding Military Discharges: What Every Veteran Should Know
A military discharge is the status of a service member when they leave the military. The classification of the discharge determines the veteran’s future and benefits they can access.

Advocating for Justice & Reform
Advocating for Justice & Reform
The Law Office of Shannon James is proud to stand at the forefront of legal advocacy in Washington, DC, pushing for critical reforms to DoD Instruction 5505.07 — the policy governing how individuals are titled and indexed in DoD law enforcement records.

A Guide to Article 138s and Article 1150s: How to Address Violations in the Military
A Guide to Article 138s and Article 1150s: How to Address Violations in the Military
The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) provides service members with mechanisms to address grievances and wrongs committed by their commanding officers. Among these, Article 138 of the UCMJ and Article 1150 of the U.S. Navy Regulations stand out as powerful tools for service members to seek redress for personal wrongs.

Understanding Military Readiness Requirements and How They Affect Your Career
Understanding Military Readiness Requirements and How They Affect Your Career
The Law Office of Shannon James PLLC in Washington, DC regularly advises service members on how to meet or surpass the military readiness requirements essential for maintaining their career paths.

How to Handle Fitness for Duty Evaluations: Rights and Legal Considerations
How to Handle Fitness for Duty Evaluations: Rights and Legal Considerations
Military service often demands exceptional physical and mental resilience. These intense requirements sometimes lead to formal evaluations designed to assess ongoing eligibility. For those in the armed forces, such assessments are referred to as fitness for duty, and the outcome can significantly affect a service member’s career and benefits.

How to Navigate the Complaint and Redress Process in the Military
How to Navigate the Complaint and Redress Process in the Military
The Law Office of Shannon James PLLC in Washington, DC, frequently advises service members on how to handle disputes or injustices within the armed forces. Whether the issue concerns an unfair performance evaluation, discrimination, or an incorrect decision about pay or benefits, the military offers formal procedures for seeking corrections.

Understanding the EEO Complaint Process: Your Rights and How to File
Understanding the EEO Complaint Process: Your Rights and How to File
The Law Office of Shannon James PLLC in Washington, DC, often advises individuals who feel they’ve been subjected to discrimination at their workplace, yet are unsure how to pursue justice.

How to Effectively Challenge COER Rebuttals and Appeals: Key Steps to Take
How to Effectively Challenge COER Rebuttals and Appeals: Key Steps to Take
The Law Office of Shannon James PLLC in Washington, DC, frequently works with individuals who need to respond to negative or disputed findings during a Commissioned Officer Evaluation Report (COER) process.
