Military and Civil Service

Fort Walton Beach Military And Civil Service Lawyers

Northwest Florida is home to a number of military bases, such as Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and Duke Field. For the military personnel and civil servants who live on or near these bases, legal problems can harm them personally, as well as harm their careers and future employment prospects. Many times, security clearances may be affected.

At Cotton & Gates, Attorneys at Law, we understand the importance of resolving legal issues as quickly and effectively as possible, while preserving the personal and professional reputations of our military and civil service clients. To speak to a lawyer about your case, call us today at (850) 583-9379 for a confidential consultation.

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Our attorneys represent active duty military and civil servants in a variety of cases in civilian courts, including:

We focus on protecting our clients both in their professional and civilian capacities. We understand how important it is for your career that you maintain your security clearances. These clearances can be lost due to criminal charges, foreclosure judgments and other legal problems. With more than 30 years of experience, you can count on us to guide you through the civilian court process, while providing you with an aggressive pursuit of your rights.

Military And Civil Service Attorneys

We look forward to hearing from you and helping you resolve your legal difficulties. Contact us today to schedule your consultation. We accept collect calls from jail and can arrange after-hours appointments or jail visits to accommodate your circumstances.

Serving Fort Walton Beach and All of Okaloosa County

Looking for a military attorney near you? Cotton & Gates serves Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville, Crestview, Shalimar, and the surrounding Okaloosa County communities. Most clients reach our Shalimar office in 15 minutes or less from anywhere in Okaloosa County.

Need a complete overview of our Fort Walton Beach legal services? See our Lawyers in Fort Walton Beach page for a firm-wide summary, attorney profiles, service-area details, and answers to questions about working with Cotton & Gates.

Why Choose Cotton & Gates, Attorneys at Law?

Our lawyers provide the personal service and zealous representation we would want if we were in your situation.

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    When you find yourself needing an attorney and your life is in chaos. Call Attorney Cotton. He had my back all the way. He was worth every penny and I can't thank him enough!! We won!!

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    She took on my very dynamic caseload and never shied away in the face of adversity.
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    I heard about Mr. Cotton through a friend who had good results. Mr. Cotton was also able to successfully take care of my case as well. It was very easy to communicate with his team to ask questions, relay information and get important updates.

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