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Mr. Whitaker enlisted and entered active duty with the U.S. Navy in 1995 and was commissioned in the Navy JAG Corps in May 2004. He continues to serve in the Navy JAG Corps Reserves where his duties have included defending service members at Administrative Separation Boards (ADSEP Boards) and serving as an instructor at the Naval Justice School teaching newly commissioned JAGs how to properly litigate ADSEP Boards and other military legal issues.
Unlike most attorneys, Mr. Whitaker limits his military practice exclusively to ADSEP Boards, Boards Of Inquiry (BOI), Board of Correction for Naval Records (BCNR) and Board of Correction for Military Records (BCMR), including discharge upgrades. Throughout his 17 years of military experience, Mr. Whitaker has seen first hand how many outstanding men and women are wrongfully pursued through administrative channels in the military. Unfortunately, this is often because someone in his or her chain-of-command simply has an axe to grind or a point to prove. That is why many servicemembers need the dedicated, experienced and aggressive representation of a civilian attorney like Mr. Whitaker. Mr. Whitaker has obtained incredibly successful results including findings of no misconduct and recommnedations for retention even where the service member has been charged with serious misconduct such as theft of classified information, involuntary manslaughter, drug use, assault and many others. Please call Mr. Whitaker for more information regarding his experience or to schedule a free consultation.
Specializing in military Admin Boards, Boards of Inquiry, BCNR/BCMR petitions and discharge upgrades
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
75%
Military Law
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Hancock Estabrook, LLP
(315) 565-4600
Fax
1800 AXA Tower I, 100 Madison St., Syracuse, NY, 13202
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Posted by Travis | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
ADMIN SEP BOARD
Mr. Whitaker was great with representing me in my admin board hearing. I am CPO with 17 years of good service. I was being charge with Art 134 (adultery) and Art 107 (false official statement). Mr. Whitaker walked me through the process. He was very knowledgeable on Military Law. He went in with ...
Robert C. Whitaker Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Whitaker is an experienced military law lawyer. His clients benefit from his military background coupled with his superior representation. I highly recommend him for anyone who faces a military law issue."
"Bob is a great attorney with outstanding control of the law, and a keen eye for detail. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Bob for assistance."
"Bob is an exceptional lawyer, and, as a former Navy JAG, he provides outstanding representation for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Patrick Korody
Military law lawyer
Jeffrey Murse
Family lawyer
Philip Reutlinger
Military law lawyer
Robert Thorpe
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Upstate New York Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Upstate New York Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Upstate New York Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Upstate New York Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Syracuse Vet Venter Pro Bono Service Award, Syracuse Veteran's Center
2005
Robert J. Connelly Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Hancock Estabrook, LLP
2011 - Present
Attorney, U.S. Navy Jag Corps Reserves
2009 - 2013
Associate, Hancock Estabrook, LLP
2005 - 2009
Prosecutor & Defense Attorney, U.S. Navy Jag Corps
Associations
2020 - Present
Onondaga County Bar AssociationDirector
2018 - Present
Onondaga County Bar AssociationCo-Chair of the Veterans' Rights & Military Law Section
2011 - Present
Clear Path for VeteransVeteran Adivsory Board Member
2010 - Present
Cornell University Cooperative Extension Onondaga County
2009 - Present
NDNY Federal Court Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Onondaga County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
New York State Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board Case No. 569724
Administrative Law Judge's decision reversed in favor of my client resulting in denial of benefits to former employee.
New York State Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board Case No. 568220
Administrative Law Judge's decision reversed in favor of my client resulting in denial of benefits to former employee.
Matter of Megan Jock v. Fastrac Markets, LLC, Case No. 10147787 (New York State Division of Human Rights)
All claims dismissed in favor of client.
New York State Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board No. 568216
Successfully defended employer against claim for benefits.
New York State Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board No. 567410
Administrative Law Judge's decision reversed in favor of my client.
NY Workers' Compensation Board
Case dismissed.
Granite Music Corp. v. Center Street Smoke House, Inc., 2011 WL 1898909 (W.D.N.Y. 2011)
Awarding client statutory damages of $10,000 per copyright violation, a permanent injunction and reimbursement of attorneys' fees.
Michelle Sullivan v. Central New York Weight Loss, LLC NYSDHR Case No. 10125679
All claims against client were dismissed.
Education
2005
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Oswego State University of New York
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
11th Annual Labor Law Symposium
The War on Independent Contractors: How to Avoid the Crossfire
2014
Second Annual Advisors to Small Business Symposium
Employee Misclassification: Independent Contractors vs. Employees
2014
Labor & Employment Breakfast Club
New Employment Laws & Compliance Dates: What You Need to Know for 2014
2013
Labor & Employment Breakfast Club
Family & Medical Leave Act: An Overview of teh 2013 FMLA Regulations
2013
GKG University Seminar
Family & Medical Leave Act Update
2013
Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy
Exempt v. Non-Exempt Employees
2013
ABC News Channel 9 Syracuse - Veteran's Voice
Veteran's Rights Under Federal Law
2013
9th Annual Labor & Employment Law Symposium
Employment Discrimination Case Law Update
2013
2013 Speaker Series
The Family and Medical Leave Act
2012
Labor & Employment Breakfast Club
How to Conduct a Proper Internal Investigation in the Workplace
2012
ABC CNY Membership Breakfast
What's Fair About the Fair Play Act?
2011
Unemployment Insurance 101: Assessing and Responding to Claims for U.I. Benefits
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
2011
Higher Education Conference
Social Media on Campus
2011
Fair Labor Standards Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
2009
Labor & Employment Law Update
COBRA updates under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
Publications
2015
CNY Business Journal
Effects of State Wage Board's Move to Raise Fast Food Minimum Wage
2014
New York Law Journal
Fair Play Act Targets Commercial Trucking Industry
2014
New York Law Journal
Firm Ordered to Pay Toward Insurance of Contract Lawyer (Quoted--Did not author)
2014
Central New York Business Journal
Will 2014 Uemployment-Insurance Reforms Save Employers Money?
2013
Hancock Estabrook, LLP
Hancock Estabrook News Alert: Expanded Rights for Military Families Under FMLA
2013
The Greater Watertown North Country Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Expanded Rights for Military Families Under FMLA
2011
Central New York Business Journal
Employers need to be ready for Fair Play Act
2010
Labor & Employment Law News
Violence in the Workplace
2009
Labor & Employment Law News
Continuing COBRA Coverage under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
2009
Central New York Business Journal
Supreme Court's age discrimination ruling affects employers
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
How I request my GOMOR to be removed from my OMPF?
03 Jun 2014
Q&A
Is a non-compete enforceable in NY state as an independent contractor?
10 Jul 2012