Philip Douglas Cave’s Reviews

I had the privilege of working with Mr. Cave in December 2012. My son was being put up for NJP, and as a former Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Marines, I felt like the charges were predatory in nature and did not represent the facts. Out of concern that my son might lose rank, I contacted Mr. Cave to discuss our options. Mr. Cave immediately turned full attention to the matter and made himself available both before and after normal business hours. The NJP was only two days away, so we had to move very quickly. Mr. Cave spoke several times with both Me and my Son. He then drafted a letter to the Commanding Officer specifically stating our concerns and the facts of the situation. The Commanding Officer took the mater very seriously and began communication down the chain of command. The NJP was dropped, and the Company Commander met with my son to ensure the matter was appropriately addressed. The Letter sent a clear message that higher rank does not give you the power to use the NJP system to effect punitive damages without accountability. I highly recommend Mr. Cave for both his expertise and his ability to raise the flag without offending those who will have to address whatever the situation may be.

Knowledable person who cares about his client....truthful and through....could not have had better representation!

I was on the edge of losing my military career and facing jail time along with my reputation for the rest of my life. I was facing serious sexual as well as assault charges that would have taken everything from me. I did not know where to go or what to do... my whole life was coming down on my head so fast because of one bad night. Then i found out about a lawyer that specialized in all things military... After a lot of review, I brought Mr. Cave onto my case! The very next day Mr. Cave was sitting in my living room going over all the details of my case and explained everything that I was to expect. As the court date drew closer Mr. Cave was always meeting with me and helping me along the way. He is a very straight forward professional that is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of military law! I went into court confident and relaxed knowing because of Mr. Cave! I was found not guilty on all chargers and I was free to go! That was probably one of the best days of my life! Thank you Mr. Cave!!!!

Mr. Cave saved my military retirement! His promise to me from day one was that he would fight as hard as he could he right the wring that had been done to me. And he did! I am so very thankful and grateful to him. He genuinely cared about me and made my case his priority. He used all his experience and knowledge to put forth a good defense. I am very pleased with him and will recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney.

Mr. Cave's experience proved to be invaluable. He is able to navigate the intricacies of the Uniform Code of Military Justice system with great skill, even advising the prosecution of proper procedure. He has done it all and seen it all in his career, so he knows exactly what to do to defend his clients. We would highly recommend Mr. Cave to anyone requiring defense counsel in the UCMJ system.

In a word, outstanding. Exceedingly bright, thorough and professional. A career Naval Officer, my security clearance was revoked due to my marriage to a foreign national. After my initial appeal was denied, I contacted Phil based on the glowing endorsement of a very sharp JAG with whom I had worked. He could not have recommended a better lawyer. Having clearly been though this procedure before, he was masterful in guiding me through the nuances of the remainder of the process. Making the most of the time available, he built an exceptionally thorough, concise, well-reasoned case for resinstatemnt and did a superb job preparing me for the final admisnistrative hearing. It came off without a hitch, and I regained my clearance a little over 60 days later. I credit him with saving a 20+ year career - for a very reasonable fee - and can not recommend himn more highly.

I walked away from my first meeting with Atty Cave feeling that I mattered to him, that he would work zealously on my case to secure the best possible outcome. Rather than make me empty promises, Atty Cave worked to ensure that we shared the same vision for my case. The working relationship felt very much like a partnership--my input was encouraged & welcomed, my concerns acknowledged and fully addressed and I was fully involved in the decision making process. Our thorough discussions about possible outcomes of choices available to me helped me make informed decisions and provided much needed peace of mind.
In addition to his amazing acumen in legal matters, he is honorable, compassionate and possesses a unique ability to connect with & engage others. He clearly enjoys practicing law and approaches his work with infectious zeal. He communicates frequently and keeps you informed throughout the entire process. My family and all involved with my defense were treated with the same level of care and respect as I was.
I was very fortunate to have worked with Atty Cave and recommend him without hesitation. If you want the best, look no further.

Phil Cave is an excellent attorney. Our entire family has found Mr Cave to be one of the most sincere attorneys we have ever met. We would say he was Professional, Personal, and knowledgeble in every way. Our family can't conceive how we would have gotten through our case without him...