John B. Gately

This lawyer was extremely knowledgable, professional, and helped me through an extremely difficult process. I would absolutely recommend him to anyway who thinks they could benefit from his services. I firmly believe he is the main reason I was able to win my case. He was extremely easy to work with and definitely works hard and knows his stuff. Thank you!

Jack (Mr. Gately) is an excellent attorney with decades of experience and talent. His hard work has helped me for a lifetime. My PEB case was particularly difficult but Jack remained steady and confident over the nearly 18 months of work he did on my behalf. He is constantly up to date with all the latest PEB news and events and therefore can prevent lots of misinformation. If you need a PEB attorney, hire this one!

Jack is someone who knows how to win. He is supremely knowledgable about the DoD medical board process and expertly applied his knowledge to my case. Truly the best money I've spent is on Jack.

John is a true professional. He was my lawyer for my formal PEB (my IPEB lawyer was assigned by the military). Going into my Formal Board I was concerned about winning my case based on my experiences on the IPEB. John put my mind at ease and he address issues that my military assigned lawyer never considered. If you choose John, please follow his guidance as he knows for sure what he is doing.

When I had to go through the med board process I didn’t realize how adversarial this process could be. I did everything wrong (I don’t recommend this approach) and was looking at a forced separation after 17 years in the Army. Best decision I ever made was to hire Jack and have him represent me. He wasn’t afraid to push back on the PEB and got me placed on the TDRL soon after hiring him. Within two years he was also able to make my medical retirement permanent. I can’t say enough good things about Jack. He single handedly changed the trajectory of my life and made sure that I’d be taken care of along with my family. I’d recommend Jack to anyone needing representation. The sooner you can hire him in this process including even the MEB, the better of you’ll be. Jack is the best! Thank you for taking care of us!

Jack deserves 10 STARS. I had a very complex case and needed a nuanced, critical thinker with a proactive approach. Someone who understands the system, knows the key players, and CARES. After interviewing 15+ attorneys, I found Jack Gately and started winning. He is not a doctor, but he understood my issues better than my treating providers did. He knows the key players and will make you feel protected as he navigates the system in a way that only he can. As an example, what attorney can you email late on a Sunday evening for urgent advice, and he calls you back immediately? Jack- he is PROACTIVE, not reactive. Frankly, he puts his heart and soul into his clients’ cases- and that puts him head and shoulders above every competitor in this highly niche field of IDES attorneys. If you are being referred into the IDES process, my advice is simple- CALL JACK RIGHT NOW.

Easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable, if I had to go through this experience again I would chose Mr. Gately every time.

Hiring John "Jack" Gately was one of the best decisions I have ever made! He is extremely knowledgeable about the IDES process and proactive. Jack helped me with my medical evidence to ensure I had the best outcome. Without Jack's help I am certain my results would have been less than ideal. Don't wait! Hire Jack if you are about to be put through IDES or are in IDES now!!!

Mr. Gately was highly recommended by someone I previously served with to help me with my Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). After the first consultation, I realized Mr. Gately's expertise and experience and asked him to represent me. I am glad I did as he was able to help and guide me every step of the way and helped me get the appropriate rating from both the military. I couldn't imagine going through this process without him. Thank you for helping me and my family Mr. Gately! I am forever grateful!

Don’t hesitate to contact Mr Gately if you need any assistance during the IDES process. He is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and professional. If you don’t feel you are getting the attention to detail, service, or guidance you need from the PEBLO or Military Legal team don’t wait until it’s to late call Mr Gately! The sooner he is involved the more he can assist you, the value of his service is priceless. He fights for your rights and ensures you are not just a number being pushed through the system! Unlike other attorneys he is a flat rate and is with you from start to finish and even after. Do yourself a favor even if you don’t think you need an attorney, at least speak with him early in the process and go over your situation with him and then decide. When you go on a mission you bring all resources, assets, and enablers at your disposal to ensure success treat this process no different! Mr Gately is a valuable resource and enabler!