On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 25, 2021 | Veterans' News
Life as a military veteran comes with numerous challenges—emotional, psychological and financial. To help veterans pay their medical bills, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pays an annual pension. In late December, the VA announced that it is increasing the...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Aug 4, 2017 | Veterans' News
Every year on August 4th, we recognize the founding day of the United States Coast Guard. On this same day in 1790, President George Washington authorized ten vessels to enforce the Tariff Act in an effort to prevent smuggling. This small group of vessels has now...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | May 12, 2017 | Veterans' News
“America is a tune. It must be sung together.” –Gerald Stanley Lee, Crowds: A Moving-Picture of Democracy Today we want to take some time to celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day. We here at Brayton Purcell strongly support our troops, but we...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 11, 2016 | Veterans' News
Here at Brayton Purcell LLP, Veterans Day is an important holiday to our partners, attorneys, and staff. Veterans are some of those most at risk for an asbestos-related disease, due to exposure in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. This means...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 17, 2016 | Veterans' News
If you are a United States veteran, you are at risk for an asbestos-related disease diagnosis due to exposure during your time of service. Prior to the 1970s, asbestos was commonly used in every branch of the military. Today, it is estimated that veterans account for...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 7, 2016 | Veterans' News
If you are currently visiting San Francisco, you might be in the city specifically to join in the Fleet Week celebrations! Fleet Week occurs from October 3rd – 10th in 2016. According to the Fleet Week SF website, “Fleet Week is an annual public event that...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 13, 2015 | Veterans' News
If you are a United States veteran, you are at risk for an asbestos-related disease diagnosis due to exposure during your time of service. Prior to the 1970s, asbestos was used in every branch of the military. Today, it is estimated that veterans account for thirty...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 11, 2015 | Veterans' News
November 11 marks Veterans Day in the United States. Today we thank and honor all of those who have served in our armed forces throughout our country. Honoring our Employee Veterans Brayton Purcell LLP is proud to employ several United States Veterans in our Novato...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 26, 2015 | Veterans' News
Did you know that veterans make up three out of ten mesothelioma deaths in the United States? Mesothelioma, a fatal cancer known to be caused by asbestos exposure, has affected individuals within all branches of the U.S. Military. After a veteran has been diagnosed...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | May 25, 2015 | Veterans' News
If you have not paused lately to reflect on the many sacrifices American soldiers have made for our country, today is the perfect day to do so. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States created to remember the people who have died in our country’s...
