Berens, Michael J.

Attorney (888) 407-5707

Mike is an of-counsel attorney in the firm. His primary area of practice is military law. Mike defends service members facing general court-martial, special court-martial, or administrative separation. Mike served over eight years on active duty in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. He has been deployed as an attorney to Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn more about Mike's military practice and experience by clicking here.

Mike’s practice also includes civil litigation in state and federal courts. 

Mike is an active member of the community. He supports a number of local educational, youth sports, and veteran-oriented causes. Mike also serves as an officer in the Washington Air National Guard. Mike enjoys spending most of his free time with his extraordinary wife, Whitney Berens, and their three remarkable children. The Berens family’s favorite pastimes include golfing, running, visiting beaches, camping in Washington State Parks, and downhill skiing at Crystal Mountain and beyond.

Education

  • New England School of Law, J.D. 2004 (with honors)
  • Ripon College, B.A. 1999

Military

  • U.S. Air Force, 2006 – 2014
  • Washington Air National Guard, 2014 – present

Memberships and Service

  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Department of Veterans Affairs, accredited
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • United States Peace Corps
  • WATCH D.O.G.S.
  • Parent-Teacher Association

Honors and Awards

  • Meritorious Service Medal (2014)
  • Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2013)
  • NATO Medal, ISAF (non-Article 5), 2013
  • Meritorious Service Medal (2011)
  • Air Force Commendation Medal, 2009
  • Joint Service Commendation Medal, 2007
  • Air Force Commendation Medal (2006)
  • New England Scholar (2004)

Types of Cases

  • General Courts-Martial
  • Special Courts-Martial
  • Administrative Separations
  • Flying Evaluation Boards
  • Civil Litigation

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