Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic hosting free Legal Consultations in St. Louis
The Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic, through its Show-Me Home program, will offer free legal consultations to Veterans regarding Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation benefits, discharge upgrades, and VA healthcare. The free event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the VA Hope Recovery Center – 515 Jefferson…
Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic secures more than $500,000 in retroactive payments for veterans in a single month
Martha Bradley Kleinhesselink and Carter Brooks Templeton, staff attorneys at the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic, recently secured more than half a million dollars in retroactive payments for two veterans within the span of one month. These significant wins not only highlight the clinic’s dedication to advocating for veterans but also contribute to the more than…
Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic offering free CLE Webinar
The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic will host its annual free Veterans Day CLE on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm CST. This CLE qualifies for Missouri Bar general CLE credit as well as VA accreditation CLE under 38 CFR 14.629. You can sign up for the CLE here.
Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Files Amicus Brief in United States Supreme Court in Support of Reservists’ Rights
The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic has filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Feliciano v. Department of Transportation. This landmark case addresses the entitlement of federal employee reservists to differential pay during active-duty service in a national emergency. The case centers on Nick…
Free Legal Consultations for Veterans Offered by the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic in Eminence, Missouri on September 27th, 2024
The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic, through its Tigers for Troops program, will offer free legal consultations regarding United States Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA") disability compensation, discharge upgrades, and VA healthcare at the Eminence R-1 High School in Shannon County, 505 South 6th Street, Eminence, MO 65466, Fri. September 27th, 9:00…
Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Conducts Training for BCLP & Citi in St. Louis
The Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic hosted a free training session last week for attorneys and staff from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) and Citi in St. Louis. This training is part of the Clinic's ongoing mission to educate attorneys, paralegals and the Missouri community on vital veterans' issues, including discharge upgrades and Department of Veterans…
Free legal consultations for veterans regarding VA disability benefits and discharge upgrades in St. Joseph, Missouri
The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic, through its Tigers for Troops program, will offer free legal consultations regarding United States Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA") disability compensation, discharge upgrades, and VA healthcare at the University of Missouri Extension Office - Buchanan County, 4125 Mitchell Avenue, St. Joseph, MO, Thurs. July 18th, 9:00…
Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Attorney Carter Brooks Templeton Elected to NLSVCC Board of Directors
The National Law School Veterans Clinic Consortium (NLSVCC) has announced the election of Carter Brooks Templeton to its Board of Directors. Templeton brings a wealth of experience and passion to the board, reinforcing the organization's mission to address the unique legal needs of veterans across the country. The NLSVCC, a collaborative effort led by the…
Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Welcomes New Staff Attorney Katie Becker
Columbia, MO — The Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic is pleased to announce that Katie M. Becker has joined the Clinic as its newest staff attorney. In this role, Becker will supervise students and manage an active caseload assisting veterans and their dependents in securing the benefits they earned from their service to our country. Her…
Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Expands Reach, Educating Future Leaders in Military and Veterans Law
The Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic is proud to announce its expansion in course offerings, signaling a new era in preparing law students for the fields of military law and veterans law. These courses are available now, providing students with comprehensive training and practical experience in these specialized areas of law, furthering our commitment to serving…