John Gately is a former Coast Guard judge advocate and disabled veteran who represents service members worldwide, with an emphasis on disability board proceedings.

He also defends complex federal criminal matters, drug testing cases and matters involving suspension and revocation proceedings for merchant mariners.

He has been awarded an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating that any attorney can receive for honesty and professionlism.

As a result of his accomplishments, he has been selected to be included in the prestigious Bar Register of Preeeminent Lawyers along with other nationally recognized attorneys like Gerry Spence, Plato Cacheris, Gerry Treanor and Brendan Sullivan, Jr.