William Emil Cassara

William Emil Cassara

4.3
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 38 years

Military law Lawyer at Augusta, GA
Practice Areas: Military Law

918 Hunting Horn Way West, Augusta, GA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Military Law 100%

My law practice is exclusively limited to representing current and former military members in courts-martial, administrative hearings, court-martial appeals, discharge upgrades and other military related matters.

39 years | 3,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

20%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 28 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1997

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 38 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1987

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 38 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1987

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

William E. Cassara, P.C.

918 Hunting Horn Way West, Augusta, GA, 30809

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William Emil Cassara's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

G-RAP Defense

Mr. Cassara accomplished everything he set out to do in my case. Upon finding myself under investigation for G Rap allegations I hired him. At that point in time I had little confidence that my case was going to end up positive. He expeditiously reviewed my case and quickly drafted a contract with an... objective of pre-indictment negotiation. They then set out to turn my reputation around with the justice department and negotiated a proffer agreement. The outcome of his efforts resulted in an avoidance of indictment altogether and was resolved with a pre-trial diversion. Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Cassara and Mr. Carl Lietz I can now get my life back together and moving forward. If you are seeking a very good lawyer I highly recommend Mr. Cassara- especially if you are being investigated for G Rap.

Posted by Robert | September 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Suite in federal court for retired pay

Provided outstanding service. He responded promptly to my questions and concerns. Represented my case well and got me an acceptable settlement in a few months.

Posted by Nicholas | August 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Change in discharge and reenlistment code would not have happened without him.

I cannot recommend Mr. Cassara enough. He is realistic, responds to emails quickly and answers questions truthfully. Do not go in front of a board without him. His experience was a make or break for me and I would not have been granted a change on my dd-214 without him with me at my hearing.

Posted by Brian | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Saved my job!

I was facing losing my job due to some previous issues that had been dealt with but were not up to date at DOD CAF. Mr. Cassara handled my case and within 1.5 months my clearance was granted. This would not have happened if I had not hired Mr. Cassara to handle my case.

Posted by Johnny | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

William Cassara Best Military Law attorney in his field

After reviewing various attorneys over the phone in regards to a false rape accusation, I chose Mr. Cassara. At the time my world was upside down with no one but a handful of friends who supported me. Mr. Cassara assured me that he would take my case and handle it with the utmost discretion. He rev...iewed the files and gave me a no nonsense data dump telling me it didn't look good. He didn't give up or drop the case, but continued to push for more information. He spoke with the Trial Defense Services and the prosecution and gathered information from witnesses and the evidence presented. He created a plan of attack in which we had a 25% odd we could win at the Article 32 hearing. He kept me informed of all matters pertaining to the court martial allowing me to continue working as a soldier until the time came for the Article 32 hearing. We met and he introduced to me his plan of attack. He again provided a truthful assessment in which he said that if we didn't get the case thrown out at the Article 32 hearing, then we will proceed to a court martial and fight the allegations there. Mr. Cassara had interviewed all witnesses and reviewed the evidence and prepared me for the article 32 hearing. At the article 32 hearing, I was amazed by his knowledge of the military court system, his passion to fight on my behalf and his tenacity to show the court the true circumstances of the case. He provided an excellent cross examination of the witness calling into doubt her testimony. The preparation he provided me the evening before assisted me on the stand to discuss the facts of the case and to remain calm in the face of the prosecution. He countered the prosecutions claims and provided the court with the accurate picture through words, evidence and character witnesses. At the end of the article 32, the officer presiding over the hearing ruled that the evidence didn't sufficiently support the charge of rape. He found the evidence insufficient because it was based on the credibility of the accuser and he didn't find her to be credible after the expert cross examination of Mr. Cassara. The charges were dropped and the government's case against me was thrown out because of Mr. Cassara. I'm a free man because of him and his skills and ability to show the truth to the court. He is truly a lawyer you want by your side if you face a situation with the military and UCMJ. This isn't the only case where Mr. Cassara helped me, but it was the most serious. The next matter he assisted me on was the QMP. After the article 32, the government decided that they invested too much money in the rape case and decided to prosecute me on adultery. Mind you, I was legally separated at the time, but UCMJ doesn't recognize legal separation. Mr. Cassara assisted me with preparing the documentation and gather character references. He took time out his day to assist me. He was always available for questions and never left me uninformed. Lastly, his assistance helped me retain my clearance due to the debacle of the incident listed above. He again gathered the paperwork, assisted with the character references and then communicated directly with the Special Security Officer. He kept on top of the matter and ensured I was kept up to date on the matters that had transpired. On 16 January 2016 I was granted my TS/SCI clearance and gained employment as a contractor. If you need assistance for any matter pertaining to UCMJ, QMP or Security Clearance issues to include revoking of security clearance, CONTACT MR. CASSARA!

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William Emil Cassara's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judy Sternberg

Military law lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. William has extensive knowledge and experience in his practice area."

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Cullen Elrod

Military law lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent lawyer and a go-to source for all matters of military law and UCMJ."

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Michael Doland

Military law lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been following the superlative answers of Mr. Cassara for years on Avvo, and mistakenly thought I had endorsed him long ago. His answers are to the point, customized and reflect all the qualities a client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Andrew Jaffe

International law lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I find his answers on Avvo to be short and simple; leading the asker to the correct issues involved in the question."

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Jose Utzurrum

Libel and slander lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cassara provides excellent guidance in the law in the legal community."

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Ivan Guerrero

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very kind and knowledgeable good emancipation response."

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Walter Hnot,

Military law lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Military law lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Cassara. He is a truly asset to our legal community. Very helpful on AVVO and a great expert in the field."

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Michael Millios

Military law lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Bill. He has been a mentor of mine for years. Bill has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He deeply cares for his clients and fights to get the best results in each case."

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Benjamin Pardun

Military law lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Ciminelli

Military law lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bill Cassara is a lawyer's lawyer. Over the last sixteen years I have worked with Bill on cases and referred clients and matters needing his skill and expertise. On every occasion I have observed a a high level of professionalism and a passion for achieving justice for his clients. You will be well served when you engage the services of Bill Cassara."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Other

"Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Dejesus

Military law lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bill Cassara is a professional who understands military law inside and out. I fully endorse him."

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H. Aalsberg

Military law lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you need a lawyer that is not afraid to go to court and knows how to fight and Win, choose William Cassara. He is simply a Superb lawyer. I endorse him."

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Isaac Kennen

Appeals lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"This is offered in my personal capacity, and is not to be attributed to the federal government, the Air Force, or anyone else: I've been detailed to with Mr. Cassara on appeals as his military co-counsel. He does a great job, is skilled and knowledgeable, is diligent, and easy to work with."

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Timothy Klob

Military law lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bill Cassara is one of the finest military law attorneys I have known, both in his role as a civilian military law attorney, as well as a fellow Army officer in the JAG Corps. I refer clients to Bill on a regular basis when they are facing military criminal charges or adverse administrative personnel actions, because I know he will fight for his clients and exhaust every course of action available in their defense. For these reasons, as well as others too numerous to fully address in this limited space, I endorse Attorney Cassara without reservation and will continue to recommend both clients and fellow Soldiers to him in the future."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer goes to great lengths to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda O'Driscoll

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Reed

Military law lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His breath of knowledge is an asset to his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army

1995

Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, William E. Cassara

1997 - Present

Attorney, William E. Cassara, P.C.

1998 - 2007

Adjunct Professor, University Of South Carolina School Of Law

1994 - 1996

Military Law Attorney, Stark & Little

1994 - 1996

Adjunct Professor, University Of Baltimore School Of Law

1994 - 2011

Appellate Attorney and Defense Counsel, U.S. Army Reserve Jag Corps

1993 - 1994

Attorney, Law Office Kevin L. Beard

1987 - 1993

Defense Attorney and Prosecutor, United States Army JAG Corps

Associations

1997 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v. Army LTC

Retirement

Former Marine's OTH Discharge upgraded

Discharge Upgraded

U.S. v. SSG M

Charges reversed on appeal

United States v. MSG

All charges dismissed-Soldier allowed to retire

Reinstatement of Medical Priviliges

Privileges reinstated

Marine Discharge Upgrade

Discharge Upgraded to Honorable

United States v. CW4

Not Guilty of all charges

Officer Board of Inquiry

Officer allowed to retire.

Security Clearance

Clearance not revoked

U.S. v. MSG

All charges dismissed-Soldier allowed to retire

U.S. v. Army SSG

Charges reversed on appeal

United States v. Airman

All charges reversed on appeal

U.S. v. SGT D

Not Guilty to all charges related to HIV. Guilty to one unrelated assualt charge that was not contested.

Security Clearance

Clearance reinstated

Marine Discharge Upgrade

Discharge upgraded to General (Under Honorable Conditions.)

Security Clearance

Clearance not revoked

Luatenburg violation

Retained-Allowed to retire

United States v. SSG V

All charges reversed on appeal

Removal of GOMOR and Adverse NCOER

GOMOR and NCOER removed

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Education

2004

U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

Certificate

2002

U.S. Army JAG School

Advanced Course

1987

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Florida State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Georgia Military Law Symposium Military Discharge Reviews

2010

U.S. Army Trial Defense Service CLE

Court-Martial Appeals

2009

Appellate Advocacy Workshop

Appellate Advocacy

Publications

2012

Georgia Bar VA Symposium Military Discharge Upgrades

1988

University of Baltimore Law Forum Division of Marital Property

1987

The Baltimore Lawyer Settling Fee Disputes

Languages

Spanish

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