ATTORNEY

Brandy is an experienced veteran’s law practitioner. She has worked in both public and private practice representing veterans before the US Department of Veterans Affairs, including over 6 years with the Benefits Service Line of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS). Brandy is a Certified Professional in Management (AMA-CPM) and during her service with VDVS, held many leadership and management roles, including in policy, project management, quality control, and training. Brandy has a passion for instruction and has taught a Veterans Law Practicum at Washington & Lee University School of Law since 2019. She has delivered over 1500 hours of training in the field of veterans law, including continuing legal education presentations and other public speaking events. Brandy was also appointed to serve on the Virginia State Bar’s Standing Committee on Access to Legal Services in 2020.

Brandy graduated cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is accredited to represent veterans before the US Department of Veterans Affairs and licensed to practice before the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

ATTORNEY

Courtney is an experienced attorney who has been practicing veterans disability law since 2015, with a focus on representing disabled veterans and their dependents before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Her background includes handling claims and appeals related to psychiatric disabilities, orthopedic conditions, individual unemployability, toxic exposure related issues, and special monthly compensation to name a few. She has also served as a speaker on veterans law topics across the country, including conferences for the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates, veterans law school clinics, and state continuing legal education presentations. Courtney’s lectured on the claims process under the Appeals Modernization Act, on the use of vocational expert evidence in VA cases, VA examinations, and on the Freedom of Information Act. Prior to joining Greene & Marusak in 2022, she worked managing a veterans law practice that included training attorneys and advocates. She also worked at a nonprofit organization in Massachusetts assisting individuals facing eviction due to financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Courtney graduated magna cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She is accredited to represent veterans before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and licensed to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

ACCREDITED VA CLAIMS AGENT

John is an accredited VA claims agent. He represents disabled veterans and their families before the VA and the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. John joined Greene & Marusak in 2021, though he has been assisting Veterans in their claims for benefits since 2016.

John graduated from the Salve Regina University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Administration of Justice. During school, he completed an internship at the Barnstable County District Court in their Victim and Witness Department.

John enjoys spending with his fiancé Annie and his dog Bella. In his spare time, you can find John enjoying New England sports and attending concerts.

ACCREDITED VA CLAIMS AGENT

Vittoria is an accredited VA claims agent representing disabled veterans and their families before the VA and the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. Vittoria joined Greene & Marusak in 2023 and has been assisting veterans with their disability benefits since 2018.

Vittoria graduated from Providence College in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in Writing. She has experience in multiple other types of law including real estate, personal injury, litigation, and probate and estate planning. She is also a regular volunteer at the Da Vinci Center for Community Progress in Providence, Rhode Island.

In her free time, Vittoria enjoys teaching fitness classes at a local fitness studio, spending time with her white Siberian husky, Ghost, and traveling.

OFFICE MANAGER

Emily has managed the Greene & Marusak office since 2019. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and a minor in communications from Culver-Stockton College. She organized and executed events and tradeshows on the marketing team for Fortune 500 corporate companies for over eight years. Emily pulls from her business administrative background to support the success of the Greene & Marusak team. Midwest raised in a military family, Emily understands the impact the firm has on Veterans and their families. Her energy, focus to detail, and dedication benefit everyone she works with. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

PARALEGAL (VETERAN)

Jennifer Winn joined Greene & Marusak as a paralegal in 2020. She assists attorneys with client communication, case assessment, case strategy development, supportive evidence gathering, and argument drafting.

Prior to working with disabled veterans in 2010, Jennifer served in the United States Navy from 1995 to 1999. While enlisted, Jennifer traveled extensively with the United States Navy Band, providing musical support for a variety of military and community events.

Following her discharge from service, Jennifer earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rhode Island College, after which she spent several years working as a mental health case manager.

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends. A lifelong lover of music, she continues to play several instruments and loves attending live musical performances whenever the opportunity arises.

PARALEGAL

Angela Redmond joined Greene & Marusak in 2022 bringing over eight years of experience working in veterans’ law. Her career includes six years in private practice and two years working for the Virginia Department of Veteran Services. Angela has worked closely with veterans and attorneys on filing VA compensation, health, and education claims, as well as VA appeals. She has a wealth of knowledge of the VA compensation claims process including both the VA legacy system and The Appeals Modernization Act. She is skilled in VA case development and strategy; legal and medical research; documents and forms drafting; and client communication.

Angela became interested in Veteran’s law after graduating from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in 2011. She attended VMI with her triplet brothers, one of whom is currently serving in the U.S. Army as a field artillery officer. Based on her experience around military and veterans, Angela has dedicated her career to helping those who have served the Nation.

Angela graduated from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America. After taking a short break to start a family she will sit for the bar exam.

PARALEGAL (MILITARY SPOUSE)

Jennifer is a current law student at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, in Washington, D.C. She joined Greene & Marusak in the summer of 2022 as a Law Clerk and continues to serve our clients while finishing school. She will join the firm fulltime upon graduation.

Jennifer is originally from Washington State but, as an enlisted Marine spouse, has lived at military bases in California and Okinawa, Japan, and near duty stations in New York and Virginia.

Jennifer has over five years of paralegal experience in several areas of law. She is currently a Student Tax Attorney for her school’s Low Income Tax Payer Clinic, and Tax Coordinator for Catholic Charities of DC VITA tax clinic. She also provides free tax seminars for nonprofit veteran organizations in the DC area through her Tax Clinic’s Community Outreach Program.

Her passion, however, is in Veterans Benefits Law. She was drawn to the area of law through her life as a military wife but began pursuing the practice after joining her school’s Law Review where she researched and drafted an article regarding Blue Water Navy Veterans and Agent Orange. She also has written for the Court of Appeals Veterans Claims Bar Association Law Review.

PARALEGAL

Tequila joined Greene & Marusak as a paralegal in 2021. She specializes in case development and argument drafting. As a value-driven team member, she helps manage the caseloads of the firms’ attorneys and accredited agents. Her skills include managing appeal deadlines, providing clear communication with clients, case development and argument drafting..

A 2012 graduate from the Business/Communication Department of Hollins University, Tequila gained valuable client and management skills working in the financial industry as a bank clerk. Prior to joining Greene & Marusak, she served as an accredited Veteran Service Administrator with the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS) for 7 years. She effectively represented the veterans organization and its mission to connect veterans and their families to federal and state benefits and assisted with the opening of multiple Veteran Benefits Office locations in the Northern Virginia Area. Supporting the high visibility Pentagon Benefits Office, she used her time to provide guidance and assistance to many transitioning service members, veterans, and their families.

Tequila is a people lover which is witnessed through her love for family, friends, and social activities; being a giving person and motivating others to be their best. Her hobbies include travel, reading, decorating and meditation. She enjoys physical activities for strength, energy, and mental stimulation.

Izzy joined Greene & Marusak as a paralegal in 2023. She assists attorneys and accredited representatives with argument drafting, case strategy, development, research, and client communication. She specializes in drafting arguments to the Board of Veteran’s Appeals and briefing complex legal issues. She graduated summa cum laude from Wheaton College (MA) with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Women’s & Gender Studies.

After college, she worked for a couple of years as a paralegal assisting with veterans’ disability cases before pursuing a Master of Science in Organizational and Social Psychology at the London School of Economics.

Outside of work, Izzy enjoys doing yoga, baking, reading, and traveling.

PARALEGAL

Lauren joined Greene & Marusak in 2021. She specializes in case development and evidence gathering. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, and has a background in directing violin programs and snowsports school management.

Lauren transitioned to veterans’ advocacy work when she wanted to do something different, meaningful and impactful. She brings years of experience in customer service to the firm. She loves her role helping veterans get what they deserve for their service to our country. When not working, Lauren enjoys spending time with family and friends, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding, boating, and really any outdoor adventure.

PARALEGAL (VETERAN)

James is a paralegal who joined Greene & Marusak in 2022 upon his retirement from the United States Army and Massachusetts Army National Guard after twenty-five years of service.

During his decorated military career, James held every enlisted leadership role from Fire Team and Section Leader, to Platoon Sergeant, and Acting First Sergeant in both Infantry Rifle and Heavy Weapons Companies. He deployed numerous times throughout his career, including deployments to Central America, Kosovo, and a combat tour to Afghanistan in 2011. In Afghanistan he served as Light Infantry Squad Leader and conducted over 150 combat patrols in the country’s volatile “Regional Command East.” In 2005 James also deployed to hurricane-ravaged New Orleans in the wake of Katrina, where he performed search and recovery operations, humanitarian assistance, and security operations.

James served for many years as a “Full Timer” in the Massachusetts Army National Guard in Active Guard and Reserve program (AGR). In this full-time role with Massachusetts Army National Guard, James was the administrator for a 131 Soldier Light Infantry Company. He served as the Commander’s delegate and was responsible for the administrative readiness of the Company in his absence.

His awards and decorations include: Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Overseas Service Medal (2nd Award), NATO Non Article IV medal (2nd Award), 7 Army Achievement Medals, 5 Army Commendation Medals, and 2 Meritorious Service Medals. He is also a recipient of the Order of Saint Maurice and a lifetime member of the National Infantry Association.

In his free time, James is an avid car enthusiast and enjoys restoring classic Ford Mustangs.

PARALEGAL

Dawn Gressard joined Greene & Marusak as a paralegal in February 2023. She has been assisting veterans in getting their VA benefits since 2019. She was a Veterans Services Representative in benefits for the Virginia Department of Veterans Services in Hampton Roads. Then, she briefly worked for a non-profit organization that trained peer specialists to guide veterans through suicidal ideations with holistic wellness. Before that, Dawn taught various elementary school grade levels and had worked in education for 15 years. She has earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology, her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education Curriculum and Instruction, and her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology.

Dawn started working with veterans after going through the VA benefits process with her husband, a Navy and Army veteran. Therefore, she knows firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate C&P exams and the VA benefits process.

When not working, Dawn enjoys spending time with her pup, Buddha, and her two kids. She also loves pool time, going to the mountains, NY Giants football, Miami Heat basketball, horror movies, and ghost tours.