Philip Douglas Cave is a lawyer practicing military courts martial, military criminal law, military justice and 3 other areas of law. Philip received a B.A. degree from Wright State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years. Philip practices at The Law Office of Philip D. Cave in Alexandria, VA.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.Phil represented me in a BOI that concluded on 09 May 2025. The results were 3-0 no misconduct and 3-0 retain. Full vindication. I am now awaiting a promotion that has been held for three years and will hire Phil again, if required, to secure that promotion and back pay. Phil never kept me waiting on answers to my questions. He is brilliant in both preparation and performance. You cannot beat his remarkable experience, knowledge, and results. I have no complaints and would highly recommend him to represent you. In a military pervaded with confirmation bias, we need more Phil Cave's to help fight the war on warriors. Hire Phil now, and work with him to obtain your victory.
Mr. Cave is absolutely the best attorney I've utilized. Articulate and to the point. Exceptional knowledge on the subject matter and knowledge of the enemy's (prosecution) tactics etc. I have already recommended him to others and will utilize his services again if need be. A true and carrying professional.
After interviewing four attorney's, I contacted Philip Cave. With other attorneys, I felt any interaction was strictly mechanical but with Philip, I could tell it was meaningful. His passion for seeking justice coupled with his ability to adapt, overcome, and charge forward regardless of the circumstances speaks volumes of his profesionalism. Without reservation, I give Philip Cave my highest recommendation and would advice anyone seeking counsel to meet with Philip Cave first.
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Practice Details
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Payment InformationPayment & Cost FeaturesFree initial consultation
Fixed hourly rates: $150 - $300/hr
Fixed fees available
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Firm InformationPositionPrincipalFirm NameThe Law Office of Philip D. Cave
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesUnited States v. Brown, NMCCA 201300181 (NMCCA 30 June 2014)
United States v. Trew, 68 M.J. 364 (C.A.A.F. 2010)
United States v. Dorman, 58 M.J. 295 (C.A.A.F. 2003)
United States v. Lee, 54 M.J. 285 (C.A.A.F. 2000)(amicus)
United States v. Smith, 43 M.J. 390 (C.A.A.F. 1996)
United States v. Saylor, 40 M.J. 715 (N-M Ct. Crim. App. 1994)
United States v. Collins, 39 M.J. 739 (N-M Ct. Crim. App. 1994)
United States v. Clemons, 39 M.J. 865 (N-M Ct. Crim. App. 1994)
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2000, United States Court of Federal Claims
1991, Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals
2000, Army Court of Criminal Appeals
2000, Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals
2000, Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals
1979, Ohio
2000, Virginia
2000, District of Columbia
1980, Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
2000, Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
MembershipsVirginia State Bar
The District of Columbia Bar. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolCase Western Reserve University
Class of 1979
J.D.
George Washington University
Class of 1988
LL.M.
Other EducationWright State University
Class of 1976
B.A.
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Special AgenciesAll military courts of criminal appeals, Defense Office of Hearings & Appeals
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Military ServiceJudge Advocate, U.S. Navy (Ret.). During 20 years of active duty service I served two tours as a defense counsel, two tours as a trial counsel (prosecutor), and three tours as a staff judge advocate (legal adviser). I also served a tour in HQ Navy TJAG, in the division responsible for policies, regulations and statutes affecting military justice in the Navy and Marine Corps.
Philip Douglas Cave
1318 Princess Street, Suite 200Alexandria, VA 22314-2212U.S.A.
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