John B. Wells, Attorney

Mr. Wells attended law school at night while still on active duty. He was a member of the Law Review Staff and contributed to several law school publications. Upon retirement from the military, Mr. Wells settled in Slidell Louisiana and opened a general law practice that included appellate, criminal, civil, juvenile and military law. He represented both juveniles and adults in various criminal courts. Additionally, he represented and defended small and medium sized corporations in the courts of Louisiana and various federal courts. He has also acted as counsel for a successful charter school Mr. Wells has represented military members, civilians and juveniles in both civil and criminal matters and provides free legal counseling to veterans. He is at home in both state and federal courts and travels often to Washington, D.C. for cases there.

Although the practice is based in Slidell Louisiana, located near the military complexes at New Orleans, Gulfport and Biloxi, Mr. Wells will travel throughout the nation. He routinely handles cases in the Washington, D. C. area. Additionally he has represented clients in federal courts and court-martials throughout the United States. As well as military law, Mr. Wells concentrates on civilian criminal law, employment law, federal administrative law, civil rights law, tort law, construction law and contract law. His firm also prepares wills and trusts for individuals and prepares and files corporation documents for small business and non-profit corporations.

Mr. Wells was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in November of 1994, the Supreme Court of Louisiana in October of 1995 and the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in April of 1996. His is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.

In addition, Mr. Wells is admitted to the following courts: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; United States Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals; United States Army Court of Criminal Appeals; United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals; United States Court of Appeals for Veteran's Claims; United States Court of Federal Claims; United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania; United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana; United States District Court for the District of Columbia; United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas; United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

• John is a graduate of the Surface Warfare Officers School Department Head and PXO schools. Mr. Wells served as a Special-Court Martial convening authority, member, senior member and witness before administrative boards and court-materials. He has administered non-judicial punishment under Art. 15 of the UCMJ.

• SAMPLE CASES Criminal & Military 1997 Double rape - full acquittal 1997 Sexual harassment - full acquittal 1998 Triple rape - Acquittal on two of three rapes. Remainder overturned on appeal 1998 Sale of controlled substance - full acquittal 1999 Possession of controlled substance - full acquittal 1999 Military fraternization, sodomy false statement - Acquittal except for false statement 1999 Murder - non capital result 2000 Possession of controlled substance - Charges dismissed 2000 Rape - Charges Dismissed 2001 Larceny - Full acquittal 2001 Rape - Charges Dismissed 2002 Rape - Acquittal on rape charge. Convicted on minor charges 2003 Indecent Assault/Indecent Liberties - Full Acquittal 2004 Settled military member's personal injury case for over $350,000. 2004 Fraud and abuse investigation against Navy O-3. Charges not preferred and investigation closed after results of our investigation was provided to NCIS 2005 Fraud and forgery charges not preferred against Coast Guard Warrant Officer and investigation closed after Coast Guard reviewed our investigation. 2005 Appellate court set aside Bad Conduct Discharge, forfeitures and remitted some confinement of Navy E-6 convicted of Kidnapping, Assault and other crimes. (Noted: client not represented at court-martial by this office). 2005 Rape conviction overturned on appeal 2005 Won Merit Systems Protection Board case and reinstated Marine Reservist O-3 who was discriminated against because of military service. 2006 Rape, two counts of indecent assault, indecent language, adultery, three counts of obstruction of justice. 12 orders violations. Acquitted of all but 3 orders violations. Sentenced to reprimand. 2007 E-6 Discharge board personality disorder - No misconduct and retained 2007 E-5 Rape, indecent assault, Orders Violation. Charges Dismissed. 2007 E-9 Indecent acts with a minor, Indecent language, Providing Alcohol to Minor - Full Acquittal. 2008 USN Conspiracy & False Official Statements, Charges dismissed and adjudicated administratively 2008 USCG E-5 Second alcohol incident - Retained 2009 Judge Advocate General set aside conviciton in 2002 trial when tainted DNA evidence discovered. 2009 USAF E-7 Conspiracy, Orders violation (x3), graft. Dismissal or finding of not guilty on all charges and specifications. 2010 Favorable appeal and award of attorneys fees for LA National Guard Officer. 2011 Favorable settlement with the US Navy resulting in financial award and reserve retirement for discharged individual. Civil Negotiated beneficial settlements on complex construction law cases, employment cases, Katrina insurance cases, negligent and intentional torts, contract law cases and civil rights cases. Aggressively pursued collection cases for small and medium sized businesses. Juvenile Successfully represented juveniles in delinquency matters in several Louisiana courts. Represented children and parents in children in need of care hearings. Represented military personnel in cases involving the family advocacy system. Appellate Nineteen published decisions in several appellate courts including the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the United States Court of Federal Claims, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, the Louisiana Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the United States Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals. Mr. Wells has also practiced before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Louisiana Supreme Court and various federal courts thorough out the United States. SAMPLE CLIENTS The Law Office of John B. Wells represents large, medium and small businesses, and people from all walks of life. Size and name recognition are not important here. We are interested in protecting the interests of people who need help. Our clients have included the following: Charter School, Restaurant Chain, Construction Companies, Educational Services, Military Personnel, Professionals, Homemakers, Homeowners' Associations, Small Business Owners, Hourly Workers, Unemployed, Retirees, Disabled Veterans, Disabled non-Veterans, Military Dependents, Juveniles, Infants At the Law Office of John B. Wells, no one client is more important than any other client. We work just as hard for the disabled veteran as we do for the big companies. We give a substantial military and veteran discount. We have also put military and veteran clients on payment plans tied to major credit cards. We accept VISA, Master Card and Discover to help you meet your financial commitments to use while we work to resolve your legal problem.