Attorneys
Brian F. George
(215) 569-6949
bgeorge@britthankins.com
Mr. George is an experienced military trial lawyer who has represented military members facing court-martial, show cause boards, administrative separation boards and other forms of disciplinary and administrative action in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. He has aggressively defended military members accused of attempted murder, child abuse, rape, child sexual assault, hazing, drug use and distribution, theft, adultery and numerous other offenses. He was trained through the nationally ranked integrated trial advocacy program at Temple University School of Law. He is a former JAG and military defense counsel.
Mr. George has a deep understanding of what drives military commands. He also realizes that commanders and their lawyers often get things wrong. With a strong belief that a military member is entitled to an experienced, aggressive, and effective counsel, Mr. George is devoted to his clients. “Military defense work is both gratifying and demanding as a practice area, because the client has a great deal at stake, and the services are generally very aggressive when it comes to disciplinary matters,” notes Mr. George. “We strive for the best possible result for our clients. We recognize that our ability to represent military members gives us a significant opportunity to make a positive impact in that client’s life, and that is the goal that drives us day to day.”
EDUCATION
Temple University School of Law, Juris Doctor Barrister Award for Oustanding Oral Advocacy Integrated Trial Advocacy Program Federal Judicial Clerkship Program
King’s College,
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Economics
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Britt, Hankins & Moughan, Attorney
United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps
Area Defense Counsel
Chief, Military Justice and Adverse Actions
Chief, General Law
Claims Officer
Assistant Staff Judge Advocate
Special Assistant United States Attorney,
District of Massachusetts
Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Law Clerk
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals
United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
Mary G. McCarthy
(215) 569-6910
mmccarthy@britthankins.com
Ms. McCarthy is an experienced litigator who has aggressively represented military members facing disciplinary actions ranging from administrative actions such as Article 15, (also known as Captain’s Mast) through Federal Courts-Martial which have garnered international attention. Ms. McCarthy has handled high profile cases, to include being lead counsel for a soldier accused of detainee abuse at Abu Ghraib.
Through her extensive experience, Ms. McCarthy has learned that the police, command and sometimes the public rush to judgment based solely on what the accusations are without looking at the situation as a whole. Making a rush to judgment often leads to sloppy and careless mistakes which can infringe the rights of the service member and compromise the integrity of the investigation.
Ms. McCarthy strongly believes in zealous advocacy for those who wear the uniform. “I take pride in standing up for those who serve our country. Just by being accused of a crime, a military member has a great deal at stake. Not only is his or her liberty hanging in the balance, but many times the individual’s family can be devastated as well.” Notes Ms. McCarthy. “We do not look at the client as just a number, we look at them as a whole, as a soldier, mother, father, brother, wife, husband, etc. Our strengths include attention to detail and the ability to remind the command and panel members that the client is a human being with a record of service.
EDUCATION
Widener University School of Law, Juris Doctor
Moe Levine Honor Society; Best New Advocate
Alternative Resolution Society
ABA Regional Negotiation Competition
Graduate Institute of International Studies,
Geneva, Switzerland
Delaware Civil Clinic
University of Delaware, Bachelor of Arts,
Political Science, Women’s Studies
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Britt, Hankins & Moughan, Attorney
United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps
Trial Defense Attorney
Administrative Law/Labor Counselor
Special Assistant United States Attorney,
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Stephen J. Stirparo
Law Clerk
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania