Business Details
24 Years
experience
Military Law and Estate Planning Services in Colorado Springs
With over three decades of distinguished service in military law and a lifelong commitment to legal excellence, Skip Morgan Law (Skip Morgan) brings unparalleled expertise to his practice. A retired Air Force JAG colonel, he leverages 25 years as a military judge advocate to represent clients in courts-martial, Article 15 proceedings, military disability claims, and security clearance appeals. His estate planning practice combines technical precision with personalized care, specializing in wills, trusts, and disability planning tailored to military families.Admitted to multiple federal courts and state bars, he has authored groundbreaking probate legislation and received accolades for advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations. Guided by principles of faith, family, and service, he provides strategic legal counsel grounded in deep institutional knowledge and a legacy of military service.
Services
Court-Martial Defense
Estate Planning
Probate Litigation
Military Disability Claims
Security Clearance Appeals
Guardianship Proceedings
Veterans Benefits
Trust Administration
Will Contests
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of military legal expertise including service on the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals
- Our practice combines military law specialization with comprehensive estate planning capabilities
- We have authored probate legislation and received disability advocacy awards
- Our team maintains admission to multiple federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court
- We serve military families with firsthand understanding of service-related legal challenges
Services
Court-Martial Defense
Specialized representation in courts-martial proceedings, including Article 15 hearings and military disciplinary actions. Our practice addresses discharge upgrades, medical board proceedings, and security clearance appeals. With decades of experience as a former Air Force judge advocate, we provide strategic defense for active-duty personnel facing military justice system challenges.
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning services including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and special needs trusts. We specialize in military pension benefits planning, advance medical directives, and minimizing estate taxes. Our approach ensures asset protection and smooth intergenerational transfer for complex family structures.
Probate Litigation
Handling contested probate matters, will contests, and fiduciary litigation. We represent personal representatives and beneficiaries in resolving estate administration disputes. Our practice includes emergency guardianship proceedings and defending against elder abuse claims.
Military Disability Claims
Representation before Medical Evaluation Boards and Physical Evaluation Boards. We assist with disability compensation claims, service-connected injury appeals, and Survivor Benefit Plan protections. Our services include navigating VA Aid and Attendance pension programs.
Security Clearance Appeals
Specialized representation in Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) proceedings. We handle security clearance revocations, adverse adjudications, and clearance eligibility determinations for military and civilian personnel requiring national security clearances.
People
Chester H. (Skip) Morgan II
Attorney at Law
Retired Air Force Colonel with 30 years of military legal experience, including service on the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals. Specializes in military law and estate planning, with admission to multiple federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Questions
What areas of law does Chester H. Morgan II specialize in?
We specialize in military law (courts-martial, Article 15 proceedings, security clearances) and estate planning (wills, trusts, probate) with focus on military families.
What military bases do you serve?
We represent clients at Schriever AFB, USAFA, Fort Carson, Peterson AFB, F.E. Warren AFB, and Buckley AFB.
What estate planning services are available?
We offer wills, revocable/irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, powers of attorney, and military pension benefit planning.
What probate services do you offer?
We provide informal/formal probate, will contests, guardianships, conservatorships, and fiduciary litigation.
