Philip Douglas Cave

Let me begin by saying that if you find yourself being read a charge sheet for a 120 offense, you are in for a wild ride. The worst thing you can do is hold onto the hope that the process is fair and that the truth will prevail, because it's not and it won't. I can honestly say that hiring Mr. Cave s...aved my life. I firmly believe that the Army puts every resource they have into destroying your life, regardless of the merit of validity of your charges. If you have ever done anything wrong during your time in the military, they will come after you for it. You NEED an experienced CIVILIAN Attorney that knows how to navigate the system without fear of jeopardizing their own chances at promotion. In the courtroom, Mr. Cave has an incredibly calm demeanor that might lead you to think that he won't attack the prosecution when the time is right, i assure you that this is not the case. I sat and watched him dissect the governments whole case and cross examine witnesses like a surgeon. It was actually impressive to watch. All this being said, Mr Cave shoots straight, tells you exactly where he thinks you stand, and is brutally honest about the system and process. I am able to be with my family because i chose to hire Phil Cave. I assure you that if you find yourself in a legal battle with the Military, this is the man you want in your corner. I assure you that hiring Phil will be the best investment you ever make.

Mr. Cave is an expert at his craft and took the time to defend me in a situation that had all of the cards stacked against me. My ex wife became angry that I left the home and accused me of rape and assault. Mr. Cave exposed her lies and fortunately I was acquitted. The one thing I appreciate th...e most about Mr. Cave is that he was honest and did not sell me any dreams about my situation. I was fully prepared for the worst case scenario because he was honest about how these kinds of cases work out. I am also a single parent, which made this even more of a heart breaking situation. My daughter and I owe are lives to Mr. Cave. P.S.- If you are on Ft. Bragg and need representation, find Mr. Cave and also find CPT Vivek Shah. They literally saved my life. Thank you Sir!

Atty Cave was very professional and was able to provide positive results against all odds. He was very responsive and kept us informed throughout the entire process. I ask a lot of questions and he never got frustrated with me, if he did, he never let on. I would absolutely recommend him or use him a...gain in the future.

I hired Phil when I was accused of an Article 120 offense for sexual assault. The details of my case aren't important, since it was just another in the long list of cases dealing with a member deciding after the fact that they were too drunk to consent, couldn't remember, etc etc. Phil worked with... my military lawyer and did a great job keeping me in the loop at all times. There are so many motions and procedures that do not involve the defendant that it is easy to lose track of what's happening as the various lawyers, judges and paralegals email each other and ignore you entirely. Phil made sure I was never left behind. But where he really shines is his experience. 35 years is a long time to be practicing, but in the military you simply will not find anyone with even half that time. His knowledge of case law and evidentiary rules shines, and the prosecutor (and judge, often) will have to play catch up. He also brings an element of familiarity and comfort to an experience that is often very rigid and formal. When you see him in court you get the sense he has been around the block a time or two... and he has. His style is slow and meandering, and you may find yourself wondering where he is going with a line of questioning, but when he finishes you will have no doubt. Quality over quantity is what you get with Phil, and at the end of it all when I was found not guilty of all charges, there wasn't a moment where I debated if he was worth the cost.

Mr. Cave proved to be an outstanding defense attorney and with decades of experience he is certainly one of the best and most experienced international military defense attorneys out there. He worked tirelessly on my case and was available at nearly any time of day despite me living in Korea. He was ...able to get 3 of 6 specifications of abusive sexual contact dismissed prior to trial. During the trial, two more were found not guilty and the third was dismissed. He is an expert in military law and well known in his field. He was always extremely professional, caring and dedicated to the outcome of my case. Even though he had other clients he always made me feel like I was his only one and never a burden. His fees are very reasonable and you could easily spend more and get less. With all of the work he did, including dozens of motions, hundreds of e-mails, phone calls, research, etc., I feel he could have easily charged more. If you are undergoing a potential court martial, particularly an Art 120 offense, you want a civilian attorney, and there is nobody I could recommend more than Mr. Cave. It was truly a pleasure working with him and I appreciate everything he did with my case.