Lawrence Arthur Willard II

Mr. Willard was professional and an expert on the intricacies of CID investigations and Article 15 process. The best decision I made was to hire this law firm instead of going with the Army's Trial Defense Service. Mr. Willard takes the time to make sure you understand all of your options and guide y...ou through the justice system the right way!

This Gentleman helped me through an extremely tough situation including while overseas, through the better part of a year, and I don't believe I would've had the same outcome without his representation. His professionalism, understanding, and knowledge are top notch, and I would hire him again a hund...red times if anything else were to occur. He was truly a beacon of hope and gave me the knowledge to have both soundness of mind as well as to formulate a plan to maneuver in my situation. Anyone who is considering hiring him, I say that you should. Every penny is worth it, and it will be something that can help you and your family sleep soundly, as it was with mine. I thank you, Sir, and welcome anyone who needs help navigating the military legal system to bring on Mr. Willard, with both confidence and soundness of mind.

Attorney Willard helped me receive the most favorable outcome at an officer retention board. Against all odds, I was retained, and all allegations of misconduct were unfounded. He prepared me for this as best as I possibly could have been, and I believe his remarks during this board made a tangible, ...direct impact on the boards decisions. From our first phone call Attorney Willard was very knowledgeable and professional, and he was responsive and informative throughout the entire process. This was a case that went through civilian court, and has dragged on for years in the military justice system. I would not hesitate to trust him in the most serious legal situation, and in any other matters I needed resolved in a favorable manner.

Mr. Willard was great to have on board and in my inner circle FOR A WHOLE YEAR. In 2025, I was notified I had an unrestricted report filed against me for allegations that were untrue. To preface, as an officer, I did engage in a prohibited but consensual relationship that was coming back to haunt m...e because it ended poorly. However, the other soldier was trying to ruin my entire life and future outside the military after what was alleged in the unrestricted report. I hired Mr. Willard immediately after being notified of the CID investigation. He gave sound and timely advice as the case progressed and CID found no probable cause, which was a huge win. CID then referred the case to the command for administrative investigating (AR 15-6) that substantiated fraternization, adultery, and conduct unbecoming an officer. Through the admin process he continually let me know my rights and gave advice which would be best for me and my case. I received a GOMAR as well as the commands intent to withdraw my federal recognition after the substantiated allegations. He meticulously helped with my GOMAR rebuttal, and an amazing rebuttal was drafted that presented my case in the best fashion possible. Unfortunately, the command still filed it permanently, but he absolutely set the stage going into a WOFR board, which he knew the command would do before I was notified of the intent. As we began preparing for the WOFR board, I decided it was best for myself and family to just cut ties with the military. With his advice and my distaste for the risk of an OTH at a board, we submitted a resignation in lieu of WOFR proceedings and was accepted by the command with a General, Under Honorable Conditions discharge. However, I do think had we gone to a board, he would have put up an amazing fight on my behalf to give me the best result possible. It's one of my regrets, but with a civilian career ahead of me, I couldn't risk the OTH at a board. He gave me the pros and cons of resigning or going to the board, and ultimately it was my decision to resign, which he did an amazing job helping with as the paperwork progressed. Overall, he answered all my questions (even repeated ones) with great knowledge and understanding of the situation I was in as well as the military laws associated with my case. I never felt judged even though I was extremely embarrassed to talk about the details of the misconduct. If I hadn't hired him, I don't think I would have been afforded the opportunity to pick up the pieces of my life. Currently, I feel like I am able to professionally and personally recover with a second chance beyond the military. This is absolutely thanks to the help of Mr. Willard guiding me through every step of the way. I would hire him in a heartbeat for any soldier who finds themselves defending against the government. Like me, if you're reading this, I'm guessing you're considering calling Mr. Willard's office, and I am here to tell you, DO NOT HESITATE. The sooner he is in your circle, the better the outcome may be.