Military service is not just a patriotic duty but also a complex legal relationship with the state, governed by the Defense Code of Georgia. This Code establishes not only the obligations of a service member but also a robust system of their rights and social guarantees. Our team at Legal Sandbox Georgia provides comprehensive legal support to military personnel, veterans, and their families at every stage of their career—from signing an enlistment contract to securing well-deserved pension and veteran benefits. Our mission is to ensure that every right guaranteed by law is tangibly protected.
The career rights of a service member are strictly regulated by law. This includes fair and transparent procedures for enlistment, performance appraisals, promotions, and discharge from service. Any administrative decision affecting a service member's career must be justified and lawful. The lawyers on our team assist clients with issues such as appealing an unfair performance review, protesting an unlawful denial of promotion, or seeking the annulment of an illegal dismissal order in court. We ensure that your professional advancement is based on merit and the rule of law.
Financial and material rights are fundamental to serving with dignity. The law guarantees the timely and full receipt of remuneration and various allowances (for example, for housing) by military personnel. In the event of a dispute regarding delayed or incorrectly calculated payments, we help service members protect their financial interests. These rights also extend to receiving full medical care and rehabilitation for service-related health issues, as well as navigating the process of obtaining a disability status.
Any order or decision that violates the legal rights of a service member constitutes an administrative act and is subject to appeal under the General Administrative Code of Georgia. We manage the entire dispute resolution process: initially, we prepare an administrative complaint to be filed with the superior military command or the Ministry of Defence. If this stage is unsuccessful, we prepare a lawsuit and represent your interests in the administrative court. Our experience in administrative litigation allows us to effectively argue for the restoration of your rights. This approach also applies to veterans, whom we assist in obtaining their status and protecting their statutory benefits.
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