State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IN | Active In Good Standing | 1990 | 04/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Army Commendation Medal | United States Army | 2014 |
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal | United States Army | 2014 |
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal | United States Army | 2006 |
Army Achievement Medal | United States Army | 2005 |
Army Commendation Medal | United States Army | 2004 |
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device (M denotes mobe) | United States Army | 2003 |
National Defense Service Medal | United States Army | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
President | Bosley & Bratch, PC | 2008 - Present |
Of Counsel | Doehrman Chamberlain | 2003 - 2007 |
Judge Advocate | United States Army Reserve Judge Advocate General's Corps | 2003 - 2015 |
President | Law Office of Ralph J. Bratch | 1998 - 2003 |
Associate | Law Office Of Stanley Kahn | 1992 - 1998 |
City Attorney | City of Marion, IN | 1991 - 1992 |
Partner | Corn Bratch & Bratch | 1990 - 1992 |
Public Defender | Grant County, IN Public Defender | 1990 - 1992 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
---|---|---|
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates | Sustaining Member | 2007 - Present |
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates | Board of Directors | 2014 - 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army | Judge Advocate Officer's Advanced Course | 2005 |
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army | Combined Arms and Services Staff School | 2005 |
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army | Judge Advocate Officer's Basic Course | 2003 |
Valparaiso University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1990 |
Ball State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1987 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
U.S. Army JAG School | Introduction to VA Law | 2017 |
NOVA Spring 2016 | Ethics: Civility Honey v. Vinegar | 2017 |
US Army JAG School | Introduction to VA Law | 2016 |
NOVA Spring Conference | Board of Veterans' Appeals Panel Discussion | 2015 |
NOVA Spring Conference | Retroactive Fees: An Overview & Debate to Withhold or Not Withhold | 2014 |
NOVA Spring Conference | VA Psychological Exams, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly | 2014 |
NOVA Fall Conference | Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) Hearing Debate | 2013 |
NOVA Spring Conference | National Guard and Reserve Disability Claims | 2011 |
NOVA Fall Conference | Traumatic Brain Injury | 2008 |
ITLA Spring Conference | Veterans Disability Claims | 2008 |
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Kevin Alerding, Military law Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked with Ralph through the Army JAG Corps and in our civilian capacities. He is a top-notch lawyer, and he's the go-to guy for Veteran's law matters.
Daniel Smith, Unknown Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Ralph is a leader in the veterans law community, a regular speaker at seminars, and an attorney that other attorneys will come to with their own questions. He is a passionate advocate for veterans and it is easy to see that he loves his job.
Kevin Alerding, Military law Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked with Ralph through the Army JAG Corps and in our civilian capacities. He is a top-notch lawyer, and he's the go-to guy for Veteran's law matters.
Daniel Smith, Unknown Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Ralph is a leader in the veterans law community, a regular speaker at seminars, and an attorney that other attorneys will come to with their own questions. He is a passionate advocate for veterans and it is easy to see that he loves his job.
Andrew Rutz, Military law Attorney on Feb 1, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Mr. Bratch is not only an intelligent and strategic attorney, but he also cares about his clients. His knowledge of veterans benefits is unsurpassed. More importantly, he knows how to use that knowledge to win. And that is the bottom line: he wins and gets veterans the benefits they deserve! I strongly endorse Mr. Bratch.
Christopher Boudi, Military law Attorney on Jan 31, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I have known Ralph for many years. His reputation has always preceded him in the area of VA disability law. That became even more evident when I began to work for him. He has a vast knowledge of the regulations and knows how to get results. He wants what is best for his clients and will not settle for anything less. I highly recommend him.
Scott Grossman, Admiralty and maritime Attorney on Jan 27, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ralph is an attorney working with myself and several attorneys from around the United States. I find Ralph to be very personable, knowledgeable, compassionate, highly skilled and a tenacious advocate for his clients. As a veteran himself, Ralph is the real deal and puts his integrity first and foremost. He makes his clients feel comfortable and is easy to talk to. However, he knows when to be aggressive and fight for his clients with a level of intensity that puts him in a special class of attorneys. Veterans that need his help should reach out to him without delay. It has been an honor getting to know Ralph Bratch and I highly endorse him.
Gary Massey, Military law Attorney on Jan 11, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Ralph for a while and we have collaborated on several matters together. He is a very talented lawyer with great skill in Veteran's Disability. He is honest and committed to his clients. You won't go wrong with Ralph.
Douglas Jackson, Military law Attorney on Jan 10, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Ralph has helped hundreds of veterans receive their disability benefits, and he definitely knows the ins-and-outs of VA disability law. Despite being an incredibly complicated area of law, VA disability law seems to come very easily to Ralph. This is best shown through his ability to effectively communicate the nuances of each case in a way that his clients understand. In addition to being a great lawyer for his clients, he is also a great mentor for other lawyers in the field, both within his own law firm and in the broader community of VA disability lawyers.
Robert Nye, Administrative law Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ralph is a nationally recognized veterans' advocate who I have thoroughly enjoyed working jointly on cases with. His office and staff are some of the best I've ever had the pleasure working with. Ralph's knowledge of VA law is incredible and I have learned a lot from working with him. Do not fight the VA on your own. You will lose every time. Call Ralph and his staff. They will get you the result you deserve.
Christopher Crowley, Military law Attorney on Sep 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ralph is a great person to work with and he knows a great deal about military and verteran's law.