Katrina Johanna Eagle

Katrina Johanna Eagle

also known as Katrina J. Eagle, Katrina J. Eagle

4.8
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 24 years

Administrative law Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Administrative Law

10755 Scripps Poway Parkway, # 353, San Diego, CA

About Katrina

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Administrative Law 100%

Katrina Eagle represents Veterans nationwide in issues involving benefit entitlements provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Ms. Eagle focuses exclusively on Veterans disability claims and her only clients are Veterans and their families.

31 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

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Location

The Law Office of Katrina J. Eagle

10755 Scripps Poway Parkway, # 353, San Diego, CA, 92131

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Katrina Johanna Eagle's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | Military Law

Posted by SSG Leon | December 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Golden Eagle

I was referred to Katrina Eagle by a past commander who spoke very highly of her professionalism and tenacity in seeking benefits earned by veterans. Just from our first conversation on the telephone I knew that she was the real deal and was going to walk the walk for me. She has a great team that... built a solid case for me getting my 100% rating with a first time "GO". She succeeded where other agencies have failed. I will recommend her to all of my brothers and sisters in arms. You want her in your foxhole when up against the VA bureaucracy! Katrina is MY Hero! She is an All American Golden Eagle!

Posted by Candy | July 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Each case is personal to her. She's a fierce advocate for benefits for Veterans and survivors!

When we were told of his terminal diagnosis from cholangiocarcinoma, my husband, a Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veteran, said to me adamantly and repeatedly. ‘You contact the VA. They’ll help you.” I was unprepared for the challenges that I encountered over the next ten months. Following the claim proces...s on the VA.gov website, I spent hours, days, weeks carefully completing the multiple VA forms, gathering and submitting ( uploading) the required documentation. No matter how much I submitted, there was always something else needed. It was nearly a year into the process that I became aware of Katrina Eagle, through a chance encounter with another Veteran widow, who had such praise. I submitted the information questionnaire on Katrina’s website. Within 48 hours she called me. Just hearing her calm demeanor gave me a sense of peace I hadn’t felt from the time I started the VA process. When she agreed to accept my case, it was as if the weight of the world was lifted from me. She managed ALL communication with VA, forwarding copies of everything to me. When another denial was issued by VA, she was aggressive in her rebuttal to VA, all the while positive and encouraging with me. In the course of the next year, she did an amazing job. She discovered several errors VA had made in my case and responded to them immediately for correction. Without her , I would never have known of the VA errors, and the denials would have been ongoing. She got results. My DIC claim was approved a little over a year after Katrina took on my case. It's clear that each case is personal to her, as evidenced by the pure joy in her voice the evening she called me about the approval. She is a fierce advocate and a true fighter for benefits for Veterans and survivors.

Posted by Mary Catherine | January 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Responsive, knowledgeable and successful

My Air Force veteran husband was in the hospital for eight months with an acute leukemia when we heard about Katrina. She took his case and worked through all the red tape and an appeal to get him into the VA and ultimately a settlement. I too am an attorney, but could not have managed this process... without her. Be prepared, its a long process, lots of "hurry up & wait", but if you can produce the info she needs to make your case, she knows the system!

Posted by Don | January 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

You Will Thank Yourself

It is an absolute privilege to recommend Katrina Eagle. I was stationed at Camp LeJeune in 1973-1974 and I drank and bathed in the contaminated water along with my fellow marines. In 2018 I was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer. I filed a VA claim, and it was denied despite VA having it on their list ...of Camp LeJeune conditions for which they would provide no cost medical care. Our VA service commission counselor said we had a strong case, should appeal, and recommended that we speak with Katrina Eagle. Upon our first conversation with her we felt at ease and secure in her solid expertise and genuine care. She had a clear plan for how she would gather the information needed as well as the process to pursue the appeal. Amongst the various actions she took was to obtain a medical expert opinion. When we read the experts opinion we nearly wept in gratitude. Katrina knows precisely how to gather the evidence needed and prepare the case. We felt calm during the process knowing she sincerely had our best interests at heart. She succeeded in obtaining a 100% total and permanent disability, which was the absolute righteous outcome. We would not have been successful on our own. We needed someone who has experience with the system and know how to work within the VA system. She would often explain why we needed to approach something a certain way. At every turn she was skilled, knowledgeable, prepared, precise, as well as kind, thoughtful and respectful. You could feel her compassion for our situation and the injustice. Listening to her you are left with no question as to her absolute commitment to veterans. Katrina is the best of the best and a profound blessing in our lives. If you allow Katrina Eagle help to resolve your VA problem, you will thank yourself later. Don

Posted by Bob Leary | January 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

A true American for Veterans

As a Vietnam vet, and after the usual denial of my claim, I hired Katrina and her firm to take up the fight for me. A private individual has very little chance against the V.A. in fighting a denial claim . Katrina took the fight straight to then, opened doors the V.A. had never opened and fought to g...et the results I needed. Katrina, Eagle Law , is truly a Veteran"s best friend and advocate in every respect. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Katrina Johanna Eagle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Attig

Military law lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Katrina for a few years. Her advocacy on behalf of Veterans is some of the best and most tireless that I have seen in our community. She has accomplished results that help not just one or two Veterans, but that have helped the whole Veterans Community. I can say without reservation that I endorse Katrina, her tireless advocacy, and her fierce focus on achieving justice for her clients and due process and equal protection of the law for Veterans. Proud to know Katrina!"

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Sharmine Persaud

Military law lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have attended several of Ms. Eagle's speaking engagements over the past few years. Most recently, I attended her presentation at the fall NOSSCR conference. Ms. Eagle is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker. Her committment to the legal profession, veteran's and their families is apparent in her presentation and years of dedication in this area of law. She has inspired me! I endorse this lawyer."

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John Roberts

Administrative law lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Eagle is nationally recognized for her work for disabled Veterans. I attended the legal education class she provided to our Massachusetts chapter of elder law attorneys, and she explained how Veterans benefits can be obtained and coordinated for elderly veterans and their spouses. If you are a veteran who needs to resolve a VA claim, you would be fortunate to retain Attorney Eagle."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Difference Makers Award, American Bar Association

2014

Certificate of Apreciation, CA County of Veterans Service Officers

2013

Certificate of Appreciation, Jewish War Veterans of the United States

2012

Certificate of Appreciation, CA County Veterans Service Officers

2008

Legion of Honor Broze Madallion, The Chapel of Four Chaplains

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Sole Proprietor, Law Office of Katrina J. Eagle

2007 - 2010

Managing Partner, Veterans Law Office of Eagle & Wildhaber, LLP

2001 - 2007

Attorney, Law Office of Wildhaber & Associates

Associations

2020 - Present

California Association of County Veteran Service Officers

Education Consultant

2015 - Present

National Association of County Veterans Service Officers

Certified Veterans Advocate Coordinator

2014 - Present

San Diego Veterans Coalition

Board Member

2009 - 2011

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

President

2007 - 2009

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Vice President

2005 - 2011

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Freeman v. Shinseki, 24 Vet. App. 404 (2011)

Veterans Court held that VA fiduciary matters affect a veteran's VA benefits; due process rights apply.

Harvey v. Shinseki, 24 Vet.App. 284 (2011)

Veterans Court found VA in civil contempt and fined VA $20,000.

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Education

1999

George Mason Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

George Washington Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

NACVSO

Advanced Appeals Training

2020

MACVSO Virtual Training Conference 2020

Best Advocacy Practices Re: C&P Exams and Medical Opinions

2020

IACVAC Annual Training Conference

Navigating the Appeals Process

2020

CACVSO Fall 2020 Professional Training Conference

Lay Evidence

2014

OH CVSO Fall Training Conference

Case Studies That (Should) Matter To The CVSO

2014

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Representing Veterans

2014

NACVSO Annual Training Conference

Best Practices for Hearings At VARO & BVA

2014

CA CVSO Spring Training Conference

Best Practices for NOD's and Appeals

2013

WI Judicare CLE Seminar

How To Maximize A Veteran's Chances On Appeal

2013

NOSSCR Fall Conference (San Diego)

How To Appeal Adverse VA Decision

2013

NC CVSO Spring Training Conference

Over-The-Horizon Thinking: A Lawyer's Approach To VA Claims

2013

NACVSO Annual Training Conference

Court Cases That (Should) Matter To The CVSO

Publications

2018

GPSolo, An ABA Publication Representing Veterans: A Primer

2011

AAJ Trial Keep Veterans' Claims Alive

2011

Veterans Consortium Annual Report Transforming Veterans Law

2008

Nevada Lawyer Magazine Veterans Facing Criminal Charges

Languages

English

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