John B. Gately Attorney & Counselor at Law Pro

Mr. Gately is extremely well versed in Military Disability Law. I unequivocally recommend him for the toughest cases. His professional presence, demeanor, and expertise are unparalleled. I hired Mr. Gately for my case in 2008. Having Mr. Gately on my team resulted in my being retained in the military. I am still active duty and Mr. Gately continues to represent me. If you have a case, I very strongly recommend Mr. Gately.

Being at the lowest point in my life dealing with a medical injury during my service in the military, I didn't know where to turn. After extensive research, I found Jack. My family and I were so frustrated with the process of the Navy and Jack gave us hope. His knowledge and experience is undeniable. His dedication and support to military members goes way beyond a business aspect. Best decision I have ever made! I wouldn't be in the position I am today without his help. Hooyah!

I can’t thank Mr. Gately enough! At first I was skeptical about hiring a lawyer to represent me during my Medboard. I now know it was one of the best decisions I have ever made! Going through this MED BOARD process I was treading or better yet drowning in a world of uncertainty, misunderstanding, and confusion. It felt like I had to be part doctor, lawyer and MED Board subject matter expert. Luckily for me, I had Mr. Gately on my side. We met, he reviewed and advised me on my case. He delivered

Hiring Jack allowed me to regain some peace of mind during this stressful process. Jack, listened and was accommodating to my medical conditions by meeting me face to face even on weekends and he carefully considered what was best for my family and me. Jack has a great overarching knowledge of this whole complex system, the many players, the ever changing doctrinal landscape that allowed him to successfully navigate a dramatic increase in my DoD ratings. And for that I will be always grateful.

I found Jack after an extensive search. He was easily the most knowledgeable and responsive attorney I had spoke with. Jack was there throughout the entire process, knew every move to make, and all the players involved. He helped me with my MEB case and everything I had going on with the VA. Jack is well worth retaining to get everything you deserve from the DoD.

I was referred to Mr Gately by a fellow servicemember who was being medically retired, so when I was preparing to retire I contacted the counselor. Retirement was delayed a year and Mr Gately waited patiently and, when the time came, led me through the process better than I could've navigated it. I was very pleased with the results of the VA claim and will continue to use his services in the future.

John Gately guided me through a formal military PEB process in December 2018. His expertise in regard to the Navy's rules and regulations and his extensive experience with the people and the process were invaluable and a welcome peace of mind. His counsel and direction were always accurate and timely. I would highly recommend him for any issue regarding PEBs or disability claims.

Mr. Gately is a passionate attorney who will go out of his way to help veterans. He will tell you if you in fact need his assistance or not. My experience with him so far has been perfect. I say this because I reached out to Mr. Gately around 10PM on a Sunday and received a phone call the very next day. I spoke directly to him and no one else. He spent about 30 mins on the phone with me AT NO CHARGE going over the details of my TDRL case. Calling was the best proactive decision I've ever made.

Mr. Gatley is an amazing lawyer he looks out for his clients and cares how they are doing during the whole PEB process, he checked in on me just to chat and say hi from time to time because the PEB process can be very stressful and long process. I highly recommend John he’s a straight shooter and good person.

Steer clear from generalist attorneys and retain a specialist in this area like Mr. Gately. Mr. Gately has represented me for two years during my MEB case, TDRL to PDRL review (moved to PDRL after the first review, 6 months), CRSC application, VA Compensation claim, and SSDI claim, ALL!, with fair ratings and satisfactory outcomes. Above all, Mr. Gately is a true gentleman that has earned my highest admiration and gratitude for the work he has done for myself and my family. Bravo Zulu!