Lawrence Arthur Willard II

Lawrence Arthur Willard II

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 11 years

Military law Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Military Law

4235 Hillsboro Pike, STE 300, Nashville, TN

About Lawrence

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Military Law 100%

11 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 11 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Matthew Barry

4235 Hillsboro Pike, STE 300, Nashville, TN, 37215

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Lawrence Arthur Willard II's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

84 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 20 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

SHARP

I am an E6 in the U.S. Army. While stationed at Fort Campbell and forward deployed, I was accused of sexual harassment. After the investigation concluded, I sought legal representation and that’s when my journey with Attorney Willard began. From the very beginning, Attorney Willard was with me ...every step of the way. Between the consistent phone calls, daily emails, and regular updates, he made it his personal mission to help me fight my case. Through every moment of doubt, every random question, and with the steady guidance he provided, we were ultimately able to overturn the case. I am not only grateful but truly honored to have had Attorney Willard represent me. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone in need of legal counsel. If any of my soldiers ever find themselves in a legal situation, I will recommend Attorney Willard without hesitation. He saved my career, and I am forever thankful.

Posted by Dylan | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My Experience with Mr. Willard in Regards to a Separation Board for a Sexual Assault Allegation

Mr. Willard is amazing at what he does. For context, I was a SPC under investigation for sexual assault of an alleged victim. My case was taken to a separation board, and I decided after looking into their law firm to see legal assistance in my case. Mr. Willard instantly took interest in my case,... and after noticing discrepancies in the CID interviews of the alleged victim and the SAFE report, worked with me to gather all evidence that I had slowly collected over the year of investigation to create a defense on my behalf. He was exceptional at keeping me in the loop of all legal proceedings, and preparing me for the upcoming separation board. Thanks to Mr. Willard, I was able to confidently go into the separation board, speak my side of the story, provide evidence, and was determined to be innocent of the sexual assault charge and allowed to continue my career in the US Army. If you are going through any situation where you are being accused of a crime you did not commit, and you can confidently say you didn’t commit said crime, then hire Mr. Willard. He is the kind of lawyer that will have your back throughout everything, and will support and help you fight what may seem like a losing battle.

Posted by SFC M | February 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

15-6 Investigation

I was approached for a 15-6 investigation and took to researching an attorney to represent me in proving my innocence. From reviews such as this, I was confident in my decision to retain Mr. Willard. Upon speaking with him I was immediately impressed with understanding and the plan he laid out for my... defense. He promptly contacted the IO and informed him I was now represented which made me feel protected from any coercion. Mr. Willard went above and beyond my expectation with his communication, consultations and assistance with my case. I would highly recommend him and his firm for all legal representation for military proceedings. A big kudos to you Mr. Willard!

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

CPT, US Army

Attorney Lawrence Willard II helped me in a situation that was seemingly stacked against me. I was wrongly accused of Assault Consummated by Battery of a high ranking spouse at a unit social event off post. I was throughly investigated by CID, and thought my entire military career was over. Ended up ...only receiving a Letter of Concern, no UCMJ action, complete flag removal and it was all filed locally within my unit with no further action taken to affect my career. It was because of his analysis of facts, understanding of the entire military law process from start to finish which helped protect me from any undue punishment or self-incrimination. Not only was he thorough and organized in each step, he also was professional, empathetic, and completely understanding with him being a seasoned prior service JAG Officer. If you think you might be in a situation where you’ve been informed of an investigation or think you might be, don’t wait, I recommend you call him immediately so you can get ahead of any of the challenges ahead. My career is definitely saved and still managed to receive a top block evaluation during it as well because I was confident in his counsel, mentally prepared for any outcome, maintained my dignity, stayed focused on my job, and held my head up high knowing he had my back and was available at all times. I truly am happy to have called Lawrence and would recommend him to anyone. 10/10 and I’m also not someone who doesn’t do reviews often or sugar coats things. World class lawyer and expert in UCMJ field particularly. Thank you Lawrence!

Posted by Anthony | July 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

CID Investigation

I highly recommend Mr. Willard for his outstanding legal representation during my CID investigation. Throughout the process, he answered all my questions with clarity and provided constant updates, ensuring I was well-informed at every stage. His dedication and proactive communication with my local l...egal team here were instrumental in achieving a favorable outcome. Mr. Willard's professionalism and expertise gave me great confidence and peace of mind during a challenging time. If you need a dependable and skilled lawyer, look no further than Mr. Willard.

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Lawrence Arthur Willard II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Gittleman

Military law lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Larry brings the fight for his clients! If you are a servicemember facing legal troubles, you are in good hands with him."

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Matthew Barry

Military law lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Larry is an incredible advocate for Servicemembers. He is who you want in your corner if you are accused of misconduct. Hard-working, smart, and experienced in all military legal matters."

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Adam Gittleman

Military law lawyer

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Matthew Barry

Military law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Education

2014

University of Toledo College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Elmira College

BS - Bachelor of Science

2011

Elmira College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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