Bruce L. Tyler - Of Counsel

Bruce L. Tyler is a former active duty member of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps from 2006 to 2014, developing his litigation skills in uniform as a Military Prosecutor. While serving as a Judge Advocate, Mr. Tyler held numerous positions including Claims Attorney, Hospital Attorney, Military Prosecutor, and Brigade Judge Advocate responsible for all areas of law applicable to his unit’s mission. Mr. Tyler also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, prosecuting civilian on-post cases in Federal Court.

Mr. Tyler began his military career enlisting in 1993, where he served as an Air Defender in Korea and Fort Bragg. He was then awarded a ROTC Scholarship under the Army’s Green to Gold Program. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies in Business Administration at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, Mr. Tyler remained at Campbell University and earned his MBA and served as a Military Police Officer in the Army Reserves. Mr. Tyler then earned his JD at North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, NC in 2005. Mr. Tyler is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and only practices Federal Law. After active duty, Mr. Tyler joined the North Carolina Army National Guard, serving as the Senior Trial Defense Attorney, representing Soldiers and leading other judge advocates in Trial Defense Service (TDS).

Mr. Tyler served the U.S. Army in several capacities and his wide array of experience has given him an understanding of the Army, few attorneys possess. These experiences allow him to relate to commanders and soldiers alike. He knows how commanders think and applies that knowledge to military legal cases. Mr. Tyler ardently represented his client’s interests and is exactly the kind of attorney you want on your side.

Mr. Tyler concluded his military career after 27 years of honorable service, retiring as a Major from the North Carolina Army National Guard. Mr. Tyler has shifted his primary focus from practicing law full time to founding and operating a distillery, Weldon Mills Distillery. When he’s not hustling the finest small batch whiskey in the South East, he’s providing additional insight and strategy on cases.

Education

• North Carolina Central University School of Law, 2005
  
  • Juris Doctorate
• Campbell University, 2002 
  • Masters in Business Administration
• Campbell University, 2000
  
  • Bachelor of Business Administration

Bar Admissions

• District of Columbia

Experience

• Senior Trial Defense Attorney
• Military Prosecutor
• Special Assistant United States Attorney
• Brigade Judge Advocate
• Hospital Attorney
• Claims Attorney
• Military Police Officer

Steven John Goralski

Steven J. Goralski is an experienced military defense attorney. He served on active duty in the Marine Corps for over 11 years, attaining the rank of Major. He spent several years as a defense attorney at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC; one of the busiest defense offices in the Marine Corps. He also spent time as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate (legal advisor) to the Commanding General of Camp Lejeune.

As a defense attorney, he advised hundreds of clients under investigation and facing judicial punishment. He has represented clients at administrative separations boards, special courts- arital and general courts-martial, many times receiving very favorable results.

As the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate (DSJA) for the Commanding General of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Mr. Goralski advised on matters involving the UCMJ and numerous Marine Corps and DOD Regulations. He was a voting member on at the Incident Determination Committee (IDC) meeting conducted every week. The vote determined if the member had met criteria for a domestic incident (spousal physical/emotional/sexual abuse, child neglect, etc.). He also reviewed IDC appeals and advised the Deputy Commander on the appeals. Furthermore, he provided NCIS with probable cause determinations as the DSJA.

He takes a genuine interest in every client, his or her case and the outcome. Mr. Goralski is a passionate advocate who has found his calling in representing service members.

Why Hire Steven J. Goralski
In Addition To Appointed Military Counsel?

Whether you are under investigation, facing administrative separation or court martial, you need an attorney in your corner that will believe in you and your case. You need an attorney willing to fight aggressively for your career and your freedom and an attorney that will provide you with experienced, genuine and effective representation. Steven J. Goralski is that attorney.

Appointed military counsel cannot represent you until you have been charged or are pending an administrative separations board. Furthermore, they may have a dozen cases going at once in addition to other military duties and obligations.

Education

• B.S Accounting – SUNY Oswego
• M.S. Business Administration & Management – Boston University
• J.D. – University of Louisville
• Naval Justice School – Newport, RI
• National Criminal Defense College – Macon, GA
• Defending Sexual Assault Cases Conference

Licensed to Practice Law in:

• Kentucky
• New Jersey
• U.S. District Court – Western District of Kentucky
• Military Courts Worldwide

Experience

• Military Defense Counsel – MCB Camp Lejeune
• Deputy Staff Judge Advocate – MCB Camp Lejeune