Joel L. Pettit

I want to share how grateful I am for Joel Pettit, who helped me win a very difficult case with the Air Force Physical Evaluation Board. From the first time I spoke with Mr. Pettit, I knew I was in good hands. He really understood the entire Air Force IDES process and cared about getting the best res...ult for me. My case was complicated because it involved a lot of medical issues and some command issues that could have hurt my case badly. Taking care of these issues was very important to me because it could have affected my military career and my future. Mr. Pettit carefully went through every detail of my case, including all my medical records and past evaluations. He made sure nothing was missed and knew exactly how to handle the tough bureaucracy of the Air Force and the PEB process. He even contacted my command directly to figure everything out before we decided what strategy was best. Mr. Pettit did all this while I waited to hear back from my appointed JAG attorney. One thing I really appreciated about Mr. Pettit was how well he communicated with me. He made sure to follow up frequently and didn’t get frustrated when he had to repeat himself. He explained everything in a way that I could understand, which made the whole process a lot less stressful. Anytime I had a question, no matter how small, Mr. Pettit was there to answer it. He also kept me updated on what was happening with my case, so I never felt in the dark. When it came time for the hearing, Mr. Pettit was amazing. He presented my case clearly and made sure the important points were understood by the board. His ability to explain the details of my situation was key to getting the positive decision I needed. It was clear that Mr. Pettit knew a lot about both the legal and medical parts of my case, and this knowledge helped us win. It’s ironic that my government appointed JAG attorney didn’t contact me until the day before the hearing to offer any assistance. Needless to say I wasn’t even going think about going that route. In the end, because of Mr. Pettit’s hard work and dedication, I got a favorable decision on every topic we appealed. This means I can move forward with my life and career. I’m so glad I didn’t use the JAG lawyer to handle my case. Mr. Pettit is an amazing PEB lawyer and advisor. I only regret not hiring him sooner.