The Warriors' Lawyer

What The Warriors' Lawyer does

The Warriors' Lawyer (TWL) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal services organization founded in 2018 by retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Peter C. Faerber. Its exclusive operational focus is the Department of Defense Disability Evaluation System (DES), providing free legal representation, preventive-law training, and legislative advocacy for active-duty service members referred into the DES due to wound, illness, or injury, and for separated veterans with service-connected disabilities navigating appeals. The organization operates three interconnected core programs — Educate (DES training and education), Advocate (legislation and policy outreach to Congress, the White House Military Office, and senior military leadership), and Litigate (free legal advice, PEB representation, and federal-court litigation including matters in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims) — supported by two content assets: The Lighthouse, a peer-reviewed law journal dedicated to DES topics, and a YouTube channel for broader audience outreach. All client-facing legal services are delivered at no cost to eligible service members and veterans, with no contingency fees and no claim to awarded funds.

The business model is donation-monetised rather than fee-for-service. Funding is sourced from individual donors via PayPal, the AmazonSmile program, and the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #38150) workplace-giving channel, with emerging corporate sponsorship exemplified by Cummins Inc.'s support of career-conference presentations. Pricing is structurally 'free to the user,' which positions TWL's value proposition around access to federal-court litigation and subject-matter expertise rather than conventional legal fee arbitrage. Distribution occurs through direct outreach, referrals from trained Veteran Service Organizations (notably a training partnership with the American Legion Department of Virginia), military-command engagements, and content channels (YouTube, blog, The Lighthouse, podcast appearances). The team disclosed on the website is concentrated in a founder-president, four vice presidents covering Information Systems/PM, HR/Nonprofit Relations, Media Relations, and Corporate Outreach, plus an Editor-in-Chief for The Lighthouse, with team members geographically dispersed (Jacksonville FL; San Antonio TX; Grand Rapids MI) and the headquarters address not publicly disclosed. The organization has earned the GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency (2021) and reports successful Court of Federal Claims litigation against the Department of the Navy as a measurable program outcome.

Name

The Warriors' Lawyer

Legal name

The Warriors' Lawyer

Website

https://thewarriorslawyer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Warriors' Lawyer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free legal representation, training, and advocacy in the Department of Defense Disability Evaluation System for active-duty service members and separated disabled veterans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterans Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG), Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Veterans legal services
• Disability evaluation support
• Military disability law
• Nonprofit legal aid
• Veteran advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostrander

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The Warriors' Lawyer operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Revenue is generated through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization is listed with the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #38150) for federal employee donations. AmazonSmile program also generates contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Warriors' Lawyer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal organization that provides free representation, education, and advocacy to U.S. service members and veterans navigating the Department of Defense Disability Evaluation System (DES). Its portfolio includes direct legal support throughout DES proceedings (including advocacy before the Physical Evaluation Board and federal court litigation), DES training programs for Veteran Service Officers, military commands, and other organizations, and legislative advocacy aimed at reforming DES policy and processes.

Product overview

The Warriors' Lawyer is a nonprofit legal services organization offering a unified portfolio of free services for service members and veterans navigating the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The core offering consists of three interconnected programs: the DES Training & Education Program (educating clients and organizations about DES), the DES Legislation & Advocacy Program (driving policy changes), and the DES Legal Support Program (providing legal representation). Supporting these core services are The Lighthouse (a peer-reviewed law journal) and a YouTube Channel for information dissemination. All services are provided at no cost to wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DES Training & Education Program Provides regular educational sessions and training events related to the Disability Evaluation System (DES) through online, teleconference, and in-person support to Service Members, Veterans, military commands, professional organizations, and other law firms.
• DES Legislation & Advocacy Program Disseminates timely and accurate information regarding DES cases and issues with military commands, elected officials, federal judges, and community leaders to drive change in relevant laws, processes, and specific actions related to DES.
• DES Legal Support Program Provides free legal advice, support, and representation for clients throughout the Disability Evaluation System (DES) process to ensure optimal disability determination outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved notable Service policy changes through direct advocacy to President, service secretaries, and generals
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cummins Inc.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2023Veteran-friendly company that supports TWL's mission. Cummins provides sponsorship for TWL presentations at career conferences (SACC). Cummins values veterans' employment and well-being.
• American Legion (Department of Virginia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2021TWL led DES training for Veteran Service Officers at American Legion Fall Conference. VSOs learned how DES relates to their work supporting veterans. TWL offers tailored educational experiences to organizations.
• AmazonSmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon donation program allows shoppers to support TWL at no additional cost. TWL receives percentage of eligible purchases made through smile.amazon.com.
• Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTWL is listed with the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #38150), allowing federal workers to donate annually through workplace giving programs.
• Military Law and Life Matters PodcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPodcast focused on military law discussions hosted by Ferah Ozbek, retired US Air Force judge advocate. Founder Peter Faerber appeared as guest on Episode 114 to discuss DES and TWL.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP): A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free legal representation to veterans and active-duty service members in veterans' benefits and discharge upgrade cases. Highly comparable to TWL in mission (free legal aid for veterans), nonprofit structure, and target population, though NVLSP has a broader practice scope than TWL's DES-exclusive focus.
• Swords to Plowshares: A San Francisco-based veteran services nonprofit providing free legal aid for VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, and homelessness prevention. Comparable in free-service nonprofit legal model and veteran target population, with broader service scope and a larger operational footprint than TWL.
• Bergmann & Moore: A law firm specializing exclusively in VA disability appeals and veterans benefits law with Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims experience. Comparable in deep specialization on veteran disability legal work and federal court capability, though operates as a paid firm rather than a free nonprofit model.
• Veterans Legal Institute: A California-based nonprofit providing pro bono legal services to veterans, including VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, and housing-related legal issues. Comparable as a free nonprofit legal services provider for veterans with similar GTM through outreach and training.
• VA Disability Law Group: A law firm focused on VA disability claims and appeals, representing veterans before the VA and Board of Veterans' Appeals. Comparable in veterans-disability specialization and target client base, though operates on contingency/paid basis versus TWL's free model.

Broad incumbents

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): A major veterans service organization providing free claims assistance, advocacy, and benefits counseling to millions of veterans annually. Comparable in providing free veteran-benefits services and operating with VSO referral networks, but at much larger scale and broader scope than TWL.
• American Legion: One of the largest wartime veterans organizations, providing benefits assistance, advocacy, and claims help through accredited service officers. TWL partners with American Legion for VSO training, indicating direct collaboration; American Legion is a broader incumbent in the same service ecosystem.
• Military Order of the Purple Heart: A veterans service organization representing combat-wounded veterans that provides claims assistance, advocacy, and benefits support. Comparable in veteran advocacy and benefits-navigation mission, with overlapping target population of disabled veterans.

Emerging players

• National Veterans Foundation: A nonprofit providing crisis intervention, resources, and benefits navigation support for veterans, including peer-to-peer support and resource referrals. Comparable in nonprofit mission serving vulnerable veterans, though focuses more on crisis intervention than direct legal representation.
• Veterans Pro Bono Legal Aid (ABA Military Pro Bono Project): The American Bar Association's pro bono initiative matching volunteer attorneys with veterans needing legal help, including discharge upgrades and VA claims. Comparable as a free legal services channel for veterans with similar referral-network GTM motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3VC45cygVc7INIlomDfWiw
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheWarriorsLawyer

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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