Stetson College of Law opens new Veterans Law Institute

Cory Lancaster October 30, 2018
Wendy Libby at the lectern, printed with Stetson Law and U.S., and Florida state flags behind her.
Wendy Libby at the lectern, printed with Stetson Law and U.S., and Florida state flags behind her.
Stetson President Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D., attended Monday’s grand opening of the new Veterans Law Institute facility.

On a beautiful fall day in Gulfport, Stetson University College of Law cut the ribbon on its new Veterans Law Institute facility, housing its Veterans Advocacy Clinic, on the corner of 13th Ave. S. and 62nd St. S.

Stetson Law Interim Dean Kristen Adams introduced the program of speakers on Monday, Oct. 29, including Stetson University President Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D., Chief Judge Robert Davis and Judge Michael Allen of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Department of Veterans Affairs Acting General Counsel Catherine Mitrano, Judge Raphael Steinhardt J.D. ’63, and Stetson Law student Robert Kilmartin.

Stetson’s new veteran-friendly facility has lighting and environmental details designed to make the space accessible, inviting and comfortable for veteran clients and students.

Lobby area of office with front desk and stone on walls as accent.
Architectural rendering of Stetson’s new Veterans Law Institute courtesy JAH architects.

Stetson’s Veterans Advocacy Clinic provides complimentary legal assistance for veterans whose disability compensation claims were denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs. To date, Stetson has helped veterans recover more than $14 million in back and future payments.

To learn more about the Veterans Law Institute and Veterans Advocacy Clinic, visit stetson.edu/law/veterans, call 727-562-7324, or email [email protected].

 

-Brandi Palmer
Stetson College of Law