The Law Office of Raymond J. Toney is a specialized legal practice dedicated exclusively to military personnel law, offering effective and affordable representation for service members and veterans. As a civilian military lawyer, Mr. Toney stands out for his focused expertise in military law matters beyond UCMJ (criminal) cases, handling sensitive and high-profile issues with discretion and tactical precision.
Mr. Toney maintains a comparatively small caseload, allowing him to devote full attention to each matter and provide personalized, aggressive advocacy. He is a recognized authority in military administrative law, frequently consulted by other lawyers, media, and non-profit organizations. His practice limited to active duty service issues, he brings deep knowledge of the complex laws and policies affecting military personnel and veterans, striving for excellence in every case.
Services Offered
- Military personnel law (military administrative law)
- Federal court review of military personnel actions
- Representation before Military Record Correction Boards (BCMRs)
- Back pay and related monetary benefits claims
- Medical and regular retirement cases
- Involuntary separations and retirements
- Appeals of denial of traumatic injury insurance benefits
- Promotion issues and reprimands
- Disability evaluation and benefits
- Unlawful discharges
- Purple Heart and other medals and awards appeals
- Command and IG investigations
- ROTC and service academy disenrollments
- Performance evaluations and report appeals
- Representation before Army Suitability Evaluation Board
- Army Grade Determination Board cases
- Army Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Report Appeals
- Army Promotion Review Boards
- USAF Evaluation Reports Appeal Board
- USMC Performance Evaluation Review Board (PERB)
- Involuntary Separation Boards (Show Cause, Board of Inquiry, AdSep boards)
- Defense against misconduct and substandard duty performance allegations
Mr. Toney is highly experienced in federal litigation, including cases before the United States Court of Federal Claims, and has achieved several landmark decisions in federal courts. He is admitted to practice in New York but focuses solely on federal military law matters, representing clients from all military departments and the U.S. Coast Guard.
