When the coronavirus pandemic postponed start dates for incoming associates at intellectual property law firm Finnegan, a half dozen of them decided to use their extra time to help veterans.
The lawyers worked to remove stigmatizing information from dozens of veterans’ discharge files that prevented them from receiving benefits. More than two million service members have received less than an honorable discharge since World War II.
“Many of these cases are heart breaking,” said one of the attorneys, Daniel Jordan. “Some veterans have been punished in the civilian world for years.”
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, is among roughly ...
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