Welcome to Gary myers, Daniel conway and associates
Worldwide military representation Since 1973.
With over 80 years of collective experience in all branches of service, our military lawyers are ready to aggressively help resolve your case.
We are fully devoted to representing service members in all branches and in all military matters.
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Gary Myers, the firm's founder is one of the most knowledgeable civilian military lawyers in America. For 47 years, from My Lai to Abu Ghraib, and Haditha, Mr. Myers has dedicated his life and his legal practice to the representation of men and women in every branch of the military and in every area of military law. Mr. Myers has tried court-martial cases in every service involving virtually every crime under the UCMJ. He represents service members in courts-martial, separation boards, before the boards for correction of military records, discharge review boards, medical evaluation boards, and in the federal courts. Wikipedia Entry
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For the better part of the last decade, Daniel Conway has become a nationally recognized expert on military justice. Daniel Conway is a former Marine staff sergeant and captain. He is a proud graduate of UTSA and the UNH School of Law. Mr. Conway is President of the NH Bar Association Military Law Section. He has also written a book on Military Crimes and Defenses. He has been interviewed or consulted on military justice by nearly every major national news outlet. Mr. Conway maintains a presence in San Antonio though he travels the world representing service members.
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The firm has handled some of the most complex cases in military history from My Lai to Haditha, Abu Ghraib, the Kill Team case, and more.
My Lai
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On March 16, 1968, Soldiers were accused of killing hundreds of civilians in the My Lai, Vietnam.
As a young Judge Advocate, Mr. Myers became involved in the court-martial of CPT Ernesto Medina as counsel for CPT Medina's radio operator. |
Haditha
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On November 19, 2005, a convoy of Marines came under attack from an IED and small-arms fire. The Marines responded - as trained - to the threats.
The firm successfully represented one of the first Marines in the case to face murder charges. The Marine was ultimately exonerated by Lt Gen Mattis dismissing charges. |
Abu Ghraib
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In 2003, reports of prisoner abuses at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison were made public.
With a presidential election looming in 2004, the politics surrounding prosecution of cases was significant. Mr. Myers became a key player representing one of the Soldiers. The case was memorialized in the book "The Lucifer Effect." |
The Kill team
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The Maywand District killings involved the deaths of at least 3 Afghan civilians by a group of U.S. Army soldiers in 2010. The soldiers became known as the "Kill Team." They were based at FOB Ramrod in the Maiwand District of Afghanistan.
The military charged five members of the platoon with murder of three Afghan civilians and collecting their body parts as trophies. Mr. Conway represented one of the Soldiers. |
Dangerous Evidence
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In 1983, a woman was attacked near the Quantico Marine Base in Virginia. The victim's description of her assailant prompted the military officers to convict and court-martial Corporal Lindsey Scott, the only black MP in the Quantico Criminal Investigation Division, despite his pleas of innocence. He was initially convicted and sentenced to 30 years in jail during the original trial. The case was overturned in 1988. Mr. Myers successfully represented him in the re-trial.
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MarSOC
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On 4 March 2007, MARSOC members came under attack in Afghanistan. After engaging the threat, it was alleged that upwards of 19 civilians were killed and 50 were injured.
Mr. Conway and the firm represented one of the Marines involved in engaging the enemy. Through aggressive representation and case investigation, the Marine was never charged. |
Post-traumatic stress
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Mr. Myers, having served during the Vietnam era, has spent his career fighting for those struggling with the lifelong effects of the stress they experienced while serving.
Over the last 10 years, awareness regarding the dangers of post traumatic stress has increased. Mr. Myers was among those that spoke out in defense of our warriors. |
All cases are unique. We post most of our recent results. Success in one case does not guarantee success in another. We do not guarantee outcomes. Contact us for more information about cases.
23 June 2017 - Board for Correction of Naval Records | Case Type: Removal of NJP: The BCNR ordered removal of an NJP, BOI results, and reinstatement for an officer erroneously separated.
31 May 2017 - Court-Martial Appeal | Fort Hood | Case Type: Sexual Assault: This firm obtained a reversal of two rape convictions, assault with a deadly weapon, steroids use, indecent language, and kidnapping charges. The case was United States v. Hale. Hale received a 26 year sentence which has now been set aside. A blog entry on the case will follow.
22 May 17 - Court-Martial | Case Type: Steroids - Charges were dismissed in exchange for a general discharge at Camp Pendleton.
15 May 17 - Court-Martial | Case Type: Sexual Assault - Charges were dismissed for a Marine accused of sexual assault at Marine Corps Air Station Mirimar.
15 May 17 - Administrative Separation | Mr. Pristera represented an enlisted Soldier at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The board voted to separate the Soldier with an Honorable discharge.
12 May 17 - Court-Martial | MCRD San Diego | Case Type: Sexual Assault. An enlisted Marine was accused of sexually assaulting a civilian while she was incapacitated from alcohol. There were 4 specifications. | Full Acquittal.
7 May 17 - Officer Board of Inquiry | Case: An army captain faced a BOI for a DUI. His was BAC of .18. Mr. Pristera convinced the board that it would be an injustice to separate him. The officer was retained.
1 May 17 - Court-Martial | Fort Bragg | Case Type: Abusive Sexual Contact. An enlisted member was accused by an officer of abusive sexual contact. After thoroughly attacking the case at an Article 32 Investigation and investigating civilian witnesses at the alleged crime scene, the Convening Authority decided to dismiss charges after the Article 32.
1 May 17 - Board for Correction of Military Records | Case Type: The ABCMR directed the Surgeon General of the Army to determine if disability processing should occur in a case where the Soldier was separated for serious misconduct while suffering from PTSD. The Surgeon General decision will be binding on the Army.
28 Apr 17 - Security Clearance | Case Type: Drug Use (Clearance Reinstated)
20 Apr 17 - Board for Correction of Military Records | Case Type: A Vietnam veteran with injuries from a landmine spent years fighting for a Purple Heart. After multiple denials, we sued and won. The case was remanded back to ABCMR where they granted the Soldier the Purple Heart.
19 Apr 17 - Court-Martial | Ramstein AFB, Germany | Case Type: Single specification of cocaine use (135ng/ml) | Not Guilty (Innocent Ingestion Defense)
14 Apr 17 - Naval Discharge Review Board / Board for Correction of Naval Records | Case Type: Upgrade / Retirement: A 20 year Sailor was separated for a personality disorder and minor allegations. Mr. Conway successfully had his reason for separation corrected to reflect that he does not have a personality disorder. On that basis, the BCNR later granted the Sailor retirement.
12 Apr 17 - Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records | Case Type: OPR / SSB - Ms. Johnson-Naumann obtained partial relief for a colonel seeking removal of an adverse performance report, special selection board for brigadier general, correction of records to reflect his continued service during a period of time.
8 Apr 17 - Officer Board of Inquiry | Case Type: Drugs (Marijuana) - A reserve Captain tested positive for marijuana. She admitted to the use. Mr. Myers represented her at the show cause board. With an emphasis on personal mitigating factors, the board voted to retain her.
4 Apr 17 - Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals | Case Type: Security Clearance Appeal (Foreign Influence) - We received notice that Mr. Myers successfully appealed a security clearance denial for a defense contractor from Lebanon. The the government alleged there were substantial Middle Eastern ties, the clearance was granted.
4 Apr 17 - Air Force Letter of Reprimand (LOR) | Case Type: Gary Myers successfully responded to a LOR and convinced the general not to file it in the officer's Officer Selection Record (OSR).
4 Apr 17 - Board for Correction of Naval Records | Case Type: Mr. Myers represented a Naval officer facing mandatory separation because of two promotion non-selections. The BCNR voided the nonselections and is permitting the officer to continue serving as a SELRES with a first look at promotion in two years.
31 May 2017 - Court-Martial Appeal | Fort Hood | Case Type: Sexual Assault: This firm obtained a reversal of two rape convictions, assault with a deadly weapon, steroids use, indecent language, and kidnapping charges. The case was United States v. Hale. Hale received a 26 year sentence which has now been set aside. A blog entry on the case will follow.
22 May 17 - Court-Martial | Case Type: Steroids - Charges were dismissed in exchange for a general discharge at Camp Pendleton.
15 May 17 - Court-Martial | Case Type: Sexual Assault - Charges were dismissed for a Marine accused of sexual assault at Marine Corps Air Station Mirimar.
15 May 17 - Administrative Separation | Mr. Pristera represented an enlisted Soldier at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The board voted to separate the Soldier with an Honorable discharge.
12 May 17 - Court-Martial | MCRD San Diego | Case Type: Sexual Assault. An enlisted Marine was accused of sexually assaulting a civilian while she was incapacitated from alcohol. There were 4 specifications. | Full Acquittal.
7 May 17 - Officer Board of Inquiry | Case: An army captain faced a BOI for a DUI. His was BAC of .18. Mr. Pristera convinced the board that it would be an injustice to separate him. The officer was retained.
1 May 17 - Court-Martial | Fort Bragg | Case Type: Abusive Sexual Contact. An enlisted member was accused by an officer of abusive sexual contact. After thoroughly attacking the case at an Article 32 Investigation and investigating civilian witnesses at the alleged crime scene, the Convening Authority decided to dismiss charges after the Article 32.
1 May 17 - Board for Correction of Military Records | Case Type: The ABCMR directed the Surgeon General of the Army to determine if disability processing should occur in a case where the Soldier was separated for serious misconduct while suffering from PTSD. The Surgeon General decision will be binding on the Army.
28 Apr 17 - Security Clearance | Case Type: Drug Use (Clearance Reinstated)
20 Apr 17 - Board for Correction of Military Records | Case Type: A Vietnam veteran with injuries from a landmine spent years fighting for a Purple Heart. After multiple denials, we sued and won. The case was remanded back to ABCMR where they granted the Soldier the Purple Heart.
19 Apr 17 - Court-Martial | Ramstein AFB, Germany | Case Type: Single specification of cocaine use (135ng/ml) | Not Guilty (Innocent Ingestion Defense)
14 Apr 17 - Naval Discharge Review Board / Board for Correction of Naval Records | Case Type: Upgrade / Retirement: A 20 year Sailor was separated for a personality disorder and minor allegations. Mr. Conway successfully had his reason for separation corrected to reflect that he does not have a personality disorder. On that basis, the BCNR later granted the Sailor retirement.
12 Apr 17 - Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records | Case Type: OPR / SSB - Ms. Johnson-Naumann obtained partial relief for a colonel seeking removal of an adverse performance report, special selection board for brigadier general, correction of records to reflect his continued service during a period of time.
8 Apr 17 - Officer Board of Inquiry | Case Type: Drugs (Marijuana) - A reserve Captain tested positive for marijuana. She admitted to the use. Mr. Myers represented her at the show cause board. With an emphasis on personal mitigating factors, the board voted to retain her.
4 Apr 17 - Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals | Case Type: Security Clearance Appeal (Foreign Influence) - We received notice that Mr. Myers successfully appealed a security clearance denial for a defense contractor from Lebanon. The the government alleged there were substantial Middle Eastern ties, the clearance was granted.
4 Apr 17 - Air Force Letter of Reprimand (LOR) | Case Type: Gary Myers successfully responded to a LOR and convinced the general not to file it in the officer's Officer Selection Record (OSR).
4 Apr 17 - Board for Correction of Naval Records | Case Type: Mr. Myers represented a Naval officer facing mandatory separation because of two promotion non-selections. The BCNR voided the nonselections and is permitting the officer to continue serving as a SELRES with a first look at promotion in two years.
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12 April 2017 - The Decision Whether or not to Testify
10 April 2017 - What are my Article 31, UCMJ Rights? 4 April 2017 - Army Publishes February 2017 Court-Martial Results - 72% Acquittal Rate in Contested Sexual Assault Cases 19 March 2017 - Strategies for Winning When the Panel is Stacked - Recent Case Law in US v. Bartee 31 January 2017 - How to Revoke a Consent to Search 8 November 2016 - The Latest Intel From the Army Discharge Review Board 18 October 2016 - Marijuana, The Military, Innocent Ingestion, and the Pot Brownie Defense 19 September 2016 - The Definition of Incapacitation Under Article 120 in Military Sexual Assault Cases - US v. Newlan 8 June 2016 - Non-prosecution letters in military sexual assault and domestic assault cases 14 March 2016 - ABCMR and ADRB Insights in PTSD Discharge Upgrade Cases |
