Patrick J. Mclain's Reviews

It took some time to make it happen, but it did just like Patrick said, he is a hard charging guy that can help you get what you deserve, Thanks to him I am now able to get on with my life.

With 18 yrs of service I was going to a show/cause hearing with the possibility of ending my career and losing my retirement. I contacted Mr. McLain, provided him the details, and he was up front and straight forward with me about my situation. After thinking it over, I hired Mr. McLain to defend me. Mr. McLain aggressively handled my case, provided outstanding guidance and kept me informed. Always available whenever I needed to talk or had questions. Mr. McLain was straightforward in what he needed and expected of me. He also ensured that I was taken care of when I had to testify as part of an Article 32 hearing for former staff members. I was retained in the Marine Corps and now I am able to continue my career. Hiring Mr. McLain was the best decision I have made and was the best money I have ever spent. Unlike many attorneys, If you hire Mr. McLain, Mr. McLain handles your case. Not another attorney that works at his office. OUTSTANDING!!!

Because of my foreign birth, my Air Force career seemed unjustly doomed. Mr. McLain could not possibly have been more understanding, knowledgeable and proffessional. He took the facts of my case, and because he knew exactly how to express exactly what needed to be expressed, my case didn't even go to DOHA. Mr. McLain really is, based on my own personal experience, a true proffessional, an ace at his job (aside from apparently honest and ethical human being). There wasn't a question or concern that I had, during an entire year, that wasn't competently addressed, at times long past normal business hours. I highly, highly recommend Mr. McLain and the professionals he chooses for his team.

As a TCU professor, I was facing trumped-up charges and a hostile media frenzy. Patrick McClain was part of my defense team. He was compassionate and effective. All of the charges went away. Patrick McClain is a skilled criminal defense attorney and a good human being.

Patrick did an outstanding job with my formal Physical Evaluations Board for the Air Force. He kept me on task with what was needed and is a great taskmaster. He was professional and extremely ethical, which is a great thing when it comes to a lawyer. He was successfully able to argue for a full retirement for me. I can't say enough about what an outstanding lawyer Patrick McLain is. Choose him and you can't go wrong.

As a result of recent DOD tightening of security and my foreign background DOD was looking to revoke and deny my eligibility for an industrial security clearance. After a good amount of research I found the best and hired Mr. McLain to represent my case vs. DOHA. My ratings reflect my experience and the outcome of this case with having Mr. McLain on my side. I would highly recommend getting the best on your side if the outcome is important to you.

We hired Mr. Mc Lain to represent our son who was facing a court martial and jail time while serving in the Army. After discussing the facts with my son and his family, Mr. McLain chose the best course of action to take and fought aggressively to have our son discharged with good paper. When this whole thing started we thought that nothing could be done and our son was destined for disaster. What Mr. McLain accomplished for our son is nothing short of a miracle. He was always there to answer our calls and listened to everything we had to say, he then answered all of our questions and always kept us updated every step of the way. If you are looking for a military law attorney look no further, he will aggressively fight for you and will be there when you need him. We are convinced that we hired the right man for the job and would highly recommend him to anyone. Mr. McLain explained the process and what his course of action would be and the results that he would expect after an aggressive defense and he was true to his word. Your future and life are too valuable to mess around with so don't settle for anything but the best.

I was struggling with trying to receive a medical retirement from the Air Force. The AF proposal was to give me a 0% rating for a medical condition that was service related. I was told an AF lawyer would be assigned to represent me in the Formal Physical Evaluation Board. I thought this would be alright, but I found out that the I wouldn't meet with the lawyer until 3 days before the scheduled board date. I decided to hire a lawyer that was in the military prior and that knew their way around the FPEB. Patrick Mclain was the lawyer I chose, with 20+ years experience with military law. I knew he was the one to choose. He is a very confident and determined person in his ability and he will get the job done. He represented me well and helped me receive the percentage that I needed to get a full medical retirement. Thanks a bunch Patrick, my family and I appreciate your service. If you want to win hire Patrick.

Patrick represented me in a Physical Evaluation Board Hearing. My case was cumbersome and complicated as my physcial issue had been occuring for 10 years; I had several conflicting theories from military doctors; and I was someone who had not taken recommended medications or followed doctor advice because I never wanted to admit that I was sick. Patrick won the case and saved my retirement. With conflicting and sketchy records and nervous and forgotten testimony, Patrick presented material and a summary which moved the panel. It is because of Patrick that my family now has the financial security of my retirement. I will always be in his debt.
I work with lawyers daily in my career. Patrick ranks #1 of the over 20 lawyers that I have known.

Patrick is a stand up lawyer. I was facing a Sexual Assualt case with 22 years of service. He understood my situation and provided me with sound advise. Patrick was very flexible and family friendly, he took time to speak. Throughout each level i.e. Art 32, Pre-trial Hearing, Motions Hearing, Patrick was very confident and displayed excellent knowledge of the law. Timing is very important with this lawyer, he expects you to complete your part and does not hold his tongue back when you're slowing things down. Provide him what he needs so he can work for you. He's no TV lawyer, he deals with the facts and ensures others around him understand that. Dont think for a minute he's gonna babysit you, he will provide you what you need. I was found not guilty to the charges that were before me and returned to duty to recieve my promotion which was on hold. This lawyer may not be in your town, however he is mobile and worth the trip. Secure him fast and let his team go to work for you.

Patrick saved my career!!!..I interviewed three other lawyers before Patrick and every single one of them just wanted to nogotiate with the government and take the easy route. When I interviewed Patrick; I made a decision on the spot. He has the fighting spirit of a Marine and with 25 years of experience in Military Law in his arsenal you have the best chance of winning. He is the best of the best!!!.

The start of your defense to any charges/allegations is to not talk/give a statement to anyone. I was facing a Special C-M with 15 years of active service in the AF. I called Patrick late at night and after 2 days of questioning by AF OSI. He returned my call within 15 minutes and we discussed my alleged charges. I was hesitant about hiring civilian defense b/c of my financial status. I will tell you that the small price of representation compaired to a lifetime of retirement is worth it. Patrick will not make false promises and tell you that you will win. If any lawyer tells you they promise a win, you better run. Patrick requires you to be active in your defense. He will assign you task and expects you to follow through. Do not give excuses for he still has a lot of Marine flowing in his blood. He is family minded and will work dilligently for you and expects the same in return. He and his family sacrifice alot for him to represent you in your time of need. Patrick has such a wealth of knowledge with the Military Judicial system that you feel at ease when he is on the case. Patrick handled my case with great professionalism and dedication. I would recommend Patrick Mclain to anyone facing serious charges that could potentially end your career. I feel that you invest so much in your career, to not fight to keep it does not make sense. Patrick and his staff of top professionals will keep you informed through the whole process. I cannot express enough how greatful I am in looking up his firm and making that call to have him represent me in my case. Hearing the "NOT GUILTY" verdict was music to my ears and was a testiment to the beauty of the M-J system working like it should. Me and my family thank you Patrick and to your staff for all you did!

I'm not sure how I could ever express how much Patrick meant to me and my family. I knew from the first visit that he was the attorney I wanted to represent me. From pre-trial to trial to post trial he followed through with everything. Even though the verdict did not go the way I would have liked. If it was not for Patrick, I would still be in Federal Prison. This man will REPRESENT YOU 100%

Patrick McLain is the best attorney that you can hire. I received mobilization orders from the Army and didn't know what I was going to do. I decided to file for an exemption but to my surprise there was almost no information to be obtained on doing so. I found Patrick and after discussing my situation with him I suddenly started to feel like I had a chance. Patrick gave me a very detailed list of things he needed from me on my part. He is a very stern man that knows what works. There is no way I could have gotten through my case without him. when I needed to talk to him he was there. I was kept well informed on my case and knew that I was not forgotten. The thing I liked the most about him is he always has a back up plan and shares with you what he plans to do if need be. I can not sing enough praises for him and his team. If you find yourself in need of a lawyer for dealing with a military issue, you need Patrick Mclain. He is the best there is, talk to him, you'll understand why.

I cannot recommend Patrick highly enough. I won my military case due to his diligence, knowledge and experience in military law. Had I proceeded on my own, I would have lost, for the process was simply too complex. When working with Patrick, there was never a time when I felt left in the dark on my case, nor a time when his assessments and instructions were unclear. Should you be in any difficult circumstance, Patrick will work his tail off for you and keep you clearly informed on the status of your case. Again, I highly recommend the services of Patrick McLain.

Patrick is the tough love type of attorney. He will not hold your hand and do everything for you. What he will do is assign you the tasks that need to be completed in order to obtain a succesful ruling in your favor. If you are serious about winning, he is the attorney for you.

Patrick J. Mclain handled my case from half a country away with expertise and precision. Patrick and his staff is always ready and willing to answer any question myself or my wife were able to conjure. I felt comfortable from day one in his care. He was able to win a victory in a case that seemed to have no silver lining. I have never worked with an attorney until Patrick and I must say that most of my conerns and prejudices about the profession melted away working with him. Aside from being an agressive attorney, Patrick has a wonderful auora about him which I would find welcome at any time. A man in this line of work with the dedication and morals exemplified by this human being unveils a new type of reprsentation, that of pure good will. I would recommend Patrick to any person who feels there is no way out and all odds are against them. Performing miracles just seems to be something Patrick J. Mclain has perfected.

Patrick is not a person you can sum up in a mere sentence or paragraph. This guardian and protector travels life on many different levels: he is first of all a family man, who would give everything to ensure that his understanding wife and capable children set a positive example for society. His second nature is a "No nonsense Marine and well disciplined attorney"... when you step into his office and he questions you in reference to your situation, he will see all that is true and will not give you any false hope. He only only speaks in facts and reality. He has an obligation to "LAW" that few will comprehend. He will call you to his office at 0700hrs on a Sunday or 1900hrs on a thursday. When he decides to accept your case, for that is what he does; you do not hire him, he allows you into his practice and for very good reason.
Patrick was there for me when I had to face the hardest part of my existence. He never once judged me and always shook my hand at the end of the day.

I used Mr. Mclain in January of this year. Mr. Mclain and his staff did a great job of keeping me informed of my case, and always made me feel like I was there most important client. I have no reservations recommending Mr. Mclain to anyone in need of a trustworthy and hard working lawyer. There is no way I would have won my case against the U.S. Army without him representing me.

I have found my lawyer Patrick Mclain, to be honest, right to the point, consistently giving me realistic outcomes through the whole process of my case. He's definitely no nonsense, cut to the chase. As a client...I've never been left hanging; he makes sure all my correspondence is returned. He's got amazing strength and integrity with the combination of experience, insight, and knowledge of military law. He stands behind his words and expects the same in return. I say my blessings every day for him taking my case. With him as my attorney, I've achieved best possible outcomes.

We found Patrick Mclain to be the consummate professional and were very satisfied with the outcome of the trial that he handled for us.

From personal experience, we know that this is a difficult choice for you to make, but we have never regretted the use of his services.

Patrick McLain helped me in a DUI case that surely would not have gone in my favor if I would have tried to hire a lawyer of lesser standards. He is a well versed man with extremely high standards. A prior marine who understands what a military member may have to loose. He does not add any BS to his conversation, he states it the way it is. Although his services are expensive, the cost of loosing would have been much more than that. It is said you get what you pay for, with my military retirement on the limb I needed a lawyer I could count on. He is the lawyer that will represent you the way you deserve!

I worked with Mr.Mclain a few years ago. I was having a hard time deciding on a lawyer to help me get my retirement from the Air Force. I had been the victim of a sexual assault and the Air Force decided to give me a medical discharge for PTSD. I was very upset and didn't feel I should be the one having to leave the Air Force. I had no idea what kind of rights I would have. I knew I would need a knowledgable attorney to help me. After a lot of research, I found Mr.Mclain. He was very reassuring on the phone, I told him about my situation, and he knew exactly what we needed to do. He said he could help me, and I flew into San Antoino for my court date. We met briefly and talked about the case, and I felt confident that I had picked the right person for the job. The court day went smoothly, and Mr.Mclain knew the questions to ask and was prepared to fight for my behalf. I think the officers there that day were even impressed by him. I was awarded my retirement and was very pleased with Mr. Mclain's services. I think that although the money was a little out of my budget, it was well spent and I have no regrets! Even now, three years later, he stays in touch to see how I am doing. Mr. Mclain not only is a great attorney, but he really cares for his clients and prior service members. He will do whatever he can to seek justice. If you need someone on your side , to fight for your rights, this is the man for the job. He surely is someone I will never forget, and could never thank enough!

I called McLain when the military charged me with some B.S., McLain immediately jumped into action and made things happen in my favor. Don't do it alone ... your military chain of command will try to make you think that your cooperation will help you, it will NOT. I was entirely impressed with McLain's work on my case.