Law Offices of David P. Sheldon

07/04/2026

This July 4, America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
It is a time to honor the people who have defended the country in uniform, served it in public life, supported their families and communities, and continued the work of protecting liberty and justice for all.

The Constitution’s promise remains meaningful only when fairness, due process, and accountability are real in people’s lives.
Read our reflection: “250 Years of a Continuing Promise: Liberty, Service, and the Rule of Law.”

On America’s 250th anniversary, the Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC reflects on liberty, constitutional accountability, service, and justice for all.

07/02/2026

Can a government press release continue to damage a physician's career after every criminal charge has been dismissed? A newly filed federal lawsuit asks exactly that question. The complain alleges that inaccurate federal records and background reporting systems continued to portray two physicians as national security risks long after their case was dismissed with prejudice.

Two physicians file Privacy Act lawsuit against DOJ, HHS, and DHA alleging inaccurate federal records and press releases continue to damage their careers.

07/01/2026

D.C. Circuit Appeal Challenges Shipboard Military Malpractice Bar

In Luckey v. Hegseth, the Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC has filed a D.C. Circuit appeal challenging a Department of Defense rule that excludes shipboard care from the military medical-malpractice claims process.

The appeal asks whether accountability under the Stayskal Act can end simply because medical treatment occurred aboard a ship. It also raises important questions about the fair application of the discovery rule when families rely on official medical records and later obtain evidence that may point to medical negligence.

Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC appeals DoD rule barring military medical-malpractice claims based on shipboard medical care.

06/26/2026

NEW SUPREME COURT FILING
The Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC have filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari asking the Supreme Court to review a military promotion case involving Congressional authority and executive power. At issue is whether the Navy may delay a promotion beyond the statutory deadline established by Congress and what remedy exists when that deadline is exceeded.

The case has implications far beyond one officer and may affect how military promotion laws are applied across the armed forces.

The Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC seek Supreme Court review in Mitchell v. Cao, a military law case challenging promotion delays under 10 U.S.C. § 624(d)(5). The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed in Mitchell v. Cao asks whether the government may delay a military officer's promotion bey...

06/24/2026

What happens when doing the right thing puts a military career at risk?
The Senate's proposed expansion of military whistleblower protections recognizes a reality many service members already know: retaliation is often subtle, difficult to prove, and capable of ending a career without a single overt act. Our latest opinion explores why stronger legal protections matter—not just for individual service members, but for the integrity and readiness of the Armed Forces themselves.

The Senate's proposed NDAA whistleblower reforms could reshape legal protections for military service members who report misconduct. Learn what the changes mean, why retaliation remains difficult to prove, and how stronger safeguards could improve accountability.

06/14/2026

05/23/2026

As you spend time with loved ones this weekend, we encourage a moment of quiet reflection for those who gave all. May we never forget.

This Memorial Day, the Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC honors the service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation and remembers the families who carry their legacy.

05/21/2026

Can service members be deployed for public safety or domestic missions? Learn what military personnel need to know about Title 10, Title 32, lawful orders, Posse Comitatus, and documenting concerns early.

Can service members be deployed for public safety or domestic missions? Learn what military personnel need to know about Title 10, Title 32, lawful orders, Posse Comitatus, and documenting concerns early.

04/25/2026

The high court decision determines the reach of contractor immunity in modern warfare said David P Sheldon in 2025.

A former Army specialist claimed that Fluor Corp. failed to adequately assess one of its employees, who carried out a 2016 attack at Bagram Airfield.

04/09/2026

Oral argument is April 10, 2026. in Murphy v. Driscoll (D.C. Cir. No. 25-5119). The Court will address a key issue: when does reconsideration by a military correction board amount to a “reopening” that preserves judicial review? A reminder that timing is everything in military record correction cases.

The D.C. Circuit hears oral argument in a military record correction case focused on timeliness under 28 U.S.C. § 2401, highlighting how delays can bar judicial review.