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ROCKY MOUNTAIN

VETERANS ADVOCACY PROJECT

About Us

PAIRING INDIVIDUAL VETERANS AND MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS WITH LICENSED ATTORNEYS

The Rocky Mountain Veterans Advocacy Project (RMVAP) is a premier legal nonprofit dedicated to serving veterans and military service members by providing high-quality legal representation and advocacy. Operating as a clinical environment, RMVAP supervises student externs from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the University of Wyoming, offering hands-on experience in veterans' law while delivering critical legal services to those who have served our country. Our mission is to ensure that veterans receive the benefits, legal protections, and opportunities they have rightfully earned, particularly in cases involving VA disability compensation appeals, military discharge upgrades, family law, estate planning, housing and employment disputes, and representation in criminal defense and personal injury matters. 

At the RMVAP, we recognize the complexity of the legal challenges facing veterans. We work closely with each client to navigate the intricate systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs, military discharge review boards, and state and federal courts. Through a combination of experienced legal advocacy and rigorous clinical training, our team provides veterans with the dedicated support needed to secure life-changing benefits and legal outcomes. By integrating law students into our practice, the RMVAP fosters the next generation of veteran-focused attorneys, ensuring that every case receives thorough, compassionate, and knowledgeable representation. Whether advocating for service-connected disability benefits, correcting an unjust discharge status, or defending veterans in legal proceedings, we remain steadfast in our commitment: 
No veteran should face these challenges alone.




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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

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“As a veteran myself, ensuring that servicemembers receive the care and compensation they deserve is particularly important to me. No veteran should be subject to “gatekeeping” for the benefits they have earned. Working for the RMVAP allows me to use my legal skills to support this deserving community, and fight for those who need it most.”


Brad Cummings

Executive Director

“My time with the Veterans Advocacy Project, and more recently with the Rocky Mountain Veterans Advocacy Project, has opened my eyes to the hardships many veterans face while trying to obtain legal representation and benefits. As a law student, I was looking for an opportunity to gain legal experience while providing meaningful services to those in need. Having the opportunity to work directly with veterans on such important matters that substantially impact their lives has been a truly rewarding experience.”


Marisa Deforest

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