Raymond J. Toney is a civilian military lawyer providing aggressive, effective, and affordable legal services to military personnel and veterans. Mr. Toney is respected for his professionalism, close attention to detail, and zealous advocacy, both written and oral. He was an Army Reserve officer and is a graduate of the Faculty of Law, Oxford University, and member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Evidence and Proof. 

Mr. Toney is a leader in the complex area of military personnel law. When considering the services of a military lawyer, you should distinguish between those who primarily practice UCMJ law and those, such as Mr. Toney, who focus exclusively on military personnel law, which can be very complex. Mr. Toney carefully reviews all inquiries before deciding to accept a case.

Mr. Toney provides careful and aggressive representation in all areas of military personnel law. He has represented general officers and junior enlisted personnel. He has particular interest and experience in the following areas: Boards for the Correction of Military Records; National Security Clearances; Discharge Review Boards; Physical Disability Evaluation Boards; Performance Evaluation Report Appeal Boards; Inspector General Investigations; Command-directed Investigations; Administrative Separation Boards; Parole and Clemency Boards; Promotion Boards; and claims for personal injury or property damage under the Federal Tort Claims Act and the Foreign Claims Act. Mr. Toney welcomes inquiries from servicemembers and veterans with legal issues stemming from combat service, such as PTSD and other mental health diagnoses.

Mr. Toney represents active and former military personnel and corporations in federal court actions at the US District Court and Court of Appeals levels. He currently limits his federal court practice to cases involving potential entitlement to backpay and other benefits and urgent action matters such as habeas corpus. His federal court experience includes judicial review of military correction board decisions, emergency actions involving habeas corpus, the lawfulness of debts claimed by the government, Privacy Act violations, constitutional violations, and unlawful discharges.

Mr. Toney is also available to provide legal research and writing services to attorneys representing clients in military personnel law matters in US District Courts and US Courts of Appeal. Those services include assistance with claim identification and clarification; research of applicable military and federal laws; procedural matters; and the preparation of legal pleadings.

 

Disclaimer

This web site provides general information only. The information provided here is not, and may not be construed as, legal advice. Your visiting this website DOES NOT create an attorney-client relationship. An e-mail to or consultation with Mr. Toney DO NOT create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship arises only after Mr. Toney has agreed in writing to handle a case, the representation agreement has been signed, and the agreed to payment(s) have been made.

Care has been taken to ensure that the information provided on this website is accurate. However, laws, regulations, and procedures can change, sometimes without notice. The information provided in this website must not be relied on in deciding whether to undertake legal action or as a substitute for competent legal advice.