VetsLaw.org is a project of Pahl and Associates. Penelope Pahl started Pahl and Associates with a mission of providing dedicated legal representation to people who might not otherwise be able to afford an attorney. Penelope is aware that Veterans are often in this group and generally have a more difficult time finding someone who will take on the VA and various military branches because of the specialized nature of the issues. Penelope has been an Administrative Law Judge and has handled many cases before governmental entities so helping Vets is a natural extension of her practice.

Additionally, Ms. Pahl has routinely counseled small business owners, small property owners, renters, employees, middle-income individuals and now veterans who need help, providing legal representation when necessary. Penelope’s background as an attorney, Administrative Law Judge, Superior Court Hearing Officer and Mediator have given her the unusual perspective of one who has handled cases on both sides of the bench and at the settlement table.

Pahl and Associates handles a wide range of cases. In addition to Employment, Housing and Veterans Assistance, Ms. Pahl has also handled numerous personal injury cases, a mix of administrative matters including unemployment, wage claims before the Labor Commissioner, security clearance revocation, employment discrimination claims before the EEOC and DFEH, and rent control cases to name a few. Penelope has represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants, Employers and Employees, Landlords and Tenants and believes this experience gives her additional insight that aids in analysis of cases.

Call Pahl and Associates for legal assistance. You will find dedicated representation and have personal contact with an  attorney who returns your calls and works hard to resolve your case as quickly as possible.

The term “red tape” originated with this country’s handling of Veteran’s benefits. In the Civil War, many soldiers could not get the medical attention or other help they needed from the government after fighting in the Union Army. Their petitions for help were tied with red tape by government administrators. Fast forward to the present and soldiers are still facing the same difficulties.

Pahl and Associates will help you cut through that red tape to get the benefits you were promised when you enlisted. Studies show that Veterans who have attorney assistance with their claims are significantly more likely to prevail.

This website, maintained by the law firm of Pahl and Associates is meant as a reference point for Veterans seeking help with VA Benefits, Disability Benefits, Service Connected Pensions, Character of Service Determinations, Discharge Upgrades, PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury.

Here are a few quick references. Call Penelope Pahl at Pahl and Associates with any questions:

Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN)

The American Veterans and Servicemembers Survival Guide

National Center for PTSD  

A-Z Benefits Information Index- VA  

Veterans for Common Sense

Veterans Angels: Help for Senior Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs