Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
Brian D. Schenk
About Brian
Biography
Mr. Brian Schenk founded Midwest Military & Veterans Law with the goal of providing value-conscious representation for service members in every status and every service branch. Mr. Schenk is committed to providing the best possible value for his representation. Mr. Schenk begins with a free initial consultation. He will discuss your case with you and make every attempt to devise a strategy that avoids any unnecessary expense but still provides the best chance at success.
PERSONAL ATTENTION
Unlike many firms that are located in high-cost areas of the country, Mr. Schenk will not “outsource” your case to any other attorney, intern or paralegal. When you hire Mr. Schenk, he personally attends to your case at every stage.
WORLDWIDE REPRESENTATION
In most instances, Mr. Schenk is able to represent clients located all over the world. If you are anywhere stateside or overseas, do not hesitate to call or email.
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Schenk has devoted over a decade of his life to helping current and former military members of all branches reach their legal goals. He has worked on numerous cases, in nearly every topic area, at every level. His unique distinction as an expert in the nuanced field of judicial review of military decisions gives his clients a unique advantage.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 15 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Midwest Military & Veterans Law, PLLC
400 S. 4th St., Ste 401-510, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
Gallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Brian D. Schenk's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
8 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (8)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Tiffany | December 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Health Care
OUTSTANDING MEDICAL BOARD LAWYER
Brian was my fiercest advocate during my formal medical board proceedings. He was knowledgeable but also understood the dynamics of the board!! Well prepared I NEVER worried about deadlines being missed or the wrong paperwork being submitted. He addressed my case in a manner that was not only clear...
Posted by Jim | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
So helpful and professional
From the very first call, I could tell that he would be a great consultant for my case. Even before officially hiring Brian, he was very invested in my issue, which made me want to hire him as my lawyer. The documents he has prepared look very professional and organized. I don't understand a lot of t...
Posted by Amanda | February 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Invested, Caring, and Intelligent Lawyer
Mr. Schenk worked on a case I had that involved ROTC at my university. The situation ended up being very complex and drawn out, but Mr. Schenk was outstanding throughout it all. It was intimidating trying to deal with all legal system processes, but he explained things very clearly to me and made thi...
Brian D. Schenk's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brian has deep expertise and experience, commitment to client service, and the utmost integrity."
"Brian is an excellent attorney, a highly intelligent person, and an ethical practitioner with excellent experience in federal military law. He provides excellent client representative and is a hard worker. I highly recommend Brian."
"Brian Schenk is not only a great guy who is dedicated to his clients, but his vast knowledge and experience with military law make him an excellent attorney. I strongly recommend and endorse Brian."
"I've known Brian for many years, and he is an outstanding attorney who is dedicated to his clients. If you're a military member struggling with a legal issue, do yourself a favor and contact Brian."
"Brian is an excellent attorney. He's hard-working, ethical, compassionate, and has a great amount of experience with complex areas of the law. I highly endorse him."
"Brian is a great attorney who has litigated cases across the country. He does a great job explaining complex legal issues in a way anyone can understand them."
"Brian is a great friend and an excellent attorney. He is hardworking, ethical and has excellent knowledge in a highly specialized field."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse Brian. He is a subject matter expert who I contact regularly. He cares deeply about his clients. He uses his experience to get the best possible results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. When I need to know anything about the complex world of military law or Minnesota Timber-wolves basketball I turn to Mr. Schenk."
Jeffrey Underhill
General practice lawyer
Rachel Smith
Personal injury lawyer
Joshua Ward
Business lawyer
Zorislav Leyderman
Civil rights lawyer
William Forbes
Business lawyer
Todd Murray
Consumer protection lawyer
Sally Reddy
Unknown lawyer
Sean Marvin
Military law lawyer
Stacy Kaye
Criminal defense lawyer
Brian Ranwick
Litigation lawyer
Robert Ambrose
Criminal defense lawyer
Courtney Sebo
General practice lawyer
Michael Millios
Military law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, Midwest Military & Veterans Law
2018 - 2018
Adjunct Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
2010 - 2016
Attorney, Law Offices of DPS
2010 - 2010
Extern, Ramsey County District Court
2008 - 2008
Student Attorney, Anoka County Public Defender's Office
2005 - 2010
Law Clerk/Paralegal, Law Offices of David P. Sheldon
Associations
2015 - Present
Federal Bar Association, Military and Veterans Law SectionCommittee Member
2015 - Present
American Bar Association
2014 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMilitary and Veterans Law Section
Supreme Court for the State of Minnesota
Admitted to Practice
United States Court of Federal Claims
Admitted to Practice
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted to Practice
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted to Practice
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
Admitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
Annicelli v. Kendall, 20-02647 (D.D.C. Mar. 30, 2022)
Opinion holding AFBCMR decision unlawful and remand to the agency.
Marta v. Whitley, 20-cv-1020 (D.D.C. Mar. 31, 2021)
ABCMR decision set aside remanded
Shallue v. United States, 1801432 (Ct. Cl. Sept. 19, 2018)
Partial relief on remand. Complaint for full relief pending.
Adams v. United States of America, No. 16-2296 (Fed. Cir. July 6, 2016)
Pending
Schwalier v. Hagel, 734 F.3d 1218 (D.C. Cir. 2013)
Transfer to Federal Circuit
Education
2010
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Macalester College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
John Marshall Law Journal Vol. XI Symposium
The Boards for Correction of Military Records: Function, Strategies, and Judicial Review
2017
University of Minnesota Military Law and Advocacy
The Boards for Correction of Military Records: Administrative Function and Judicial Review
2017
Military Law Matters Podcast
Your application has been denied by the Board for Correction of Military Records–Filing a Claim in Federal Court
Publications
2022
Military Discharge Upgrade Legal Practice Manual
Chapter 13: Medical Separations and Retirements
2017
Case In Point
Key Case: Wilhelmus V. Geren
2017
2016
Case In Point
New BCNR Rules For Requests For Reconsideration?
2016
2016
Federal Bar Association, Veterans and Military Law Section Newsletter
Department of Defense Expands Guidance for Veterans Seeking Discharge Upgrades in PTSD- related Cases
2016
Federal Bar Association, Veterans and Military Law Section Newsletter
U.S. Court of Claims Awards Nearly $4 Million in Attorneys’ Fees Against United States in Veterans Benefit Class Action
2010
William Mitchell Law Review
Staff Member and Editor
2010
National Security Forum Journal
Coordinating Editor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can the DRB change my discharge to a medical discharge although I did not ask for that? Given all the medical evidence provided?
16 Dec 2017
Q&A
General Discharge
17 Jul 2017
Q&A
Army Chapter 10
16 Jul 2017