Will M. Helixon – The Warrior Advocate
Will M. Helixon is synonymous with excellence in trial advocacy. He is the founder of our firm and a gifted trial lawyer who has litigated 100s of cases to a jury. With 26 years of active duty and reserve experience as a judge advocate, and over a decade of private practice, Will served as a senior prosecutor, a senior defense counsel, and Special Victim Prosecutor. As a retired, combat tested, judge advocate, he brings the knowledge of an Army insider with the freedom of a civilian practitioner to your defense team. Known as The Warrior AdvocateTM, Will’s core value of helping others through difficult times extends to his Warrior ClientsTM. From working on a capital murder defense team as a civilian, to defending sexual assault, domestic violence, and premeditated murder cases in the Army, Will understands and is well-versed in the intricacies of high profile, complex, and difficult cases. From Privates to Generals, he has worked with them all. Teamed with Will, you won’t just navigate the storm; you’ll find calm seas.
Will leaves no stone unturned in defending his Warrior Client's case --
and the Government knows it.
Background Video
Performance Evaluation Comments (OERs)
General Legal Skills
- “Unquestionably in the top 1% of his JA [Judge Advocate] peers and a top 5% officer, MAJ Helixon is my professional confidant.” Infantry COL Sr. Rater, July 2008
- “MAJ Will M. Helixon is the best judge advocate I have seen and is one of my top officers, regardless of branch. He is easily in the top 1% of his peer lawyers.” Infantry COL Sr. Rater, August 2007
Military Justice and Criminal Law
- “He is one of the best criminal law practitioners in the Army, and is totally dedicated to the thorough, well-prepared, and ethical pursuit of justice.” JAG LTC Rater, August 2009
- “A military justice treasure without equal in the JAGC Corps [Judge Advocate General’s Corps]. . .” JAG COL Sr. Rater, August 2009
- “I know of no officer more dedicated to military justice and trial advocacy than MAJ Helixon.” JAG COL Sr. Rater, August 2009
- “He is peerless in his military justice knowledge and advice.” Infantry LTC Rater, August 2007
Litigation Skills and Trial Advocacy
- “LTC Helixon possesses a level of talent and dedication matched by few, if any, of the Army’s top litigators. Will is a premier criminal lawyer, with an abiding sense of fairness, who remains one of the best military justice practitioners I have served with in my 27 year career.” JAG COL Rater, June 2014
- “Number 1 or 2 of 23 hand-picked special victims prosecutors in the Army – this makes Will Helixon the best we have. Will is a phenomenal litigator, teacher, mentor and trainer.” JAG BG Sr. Rater, June 2013
- “Will’s sharp wit, tireless work ethic, and zealous advocacy continue to impress subordinates, peers, and senior commanders. He is one of the few judge advocates in the military who has and could continue to try and win DoD’s most sensitive and complex criminal cases – and he taught an entire generation to do the same. Already assigned as a military judge, LTC Helixon will continue to impact the JAG Corps and military justice for years to come.” JAG BG Sr. Rater, June 2013
- “LTC Helixon is perhaps the finest litigator in the U.S. Army. . .” JAG LTC Rater, June 2013
- “LTC Will Helixon is one of the top 3 finest prosecutors in the U.S. Army. Will’s knowledge of the UCMJ and his preparation for courts-martial is legendary, and his reputation as our Corps’ premier mentor and trainer is well-deserved.” JAG BG Sr. Rater, June 2012
- “LTC Helixon is the finest military justice practitioner I have observed in my 18 years of service . . .” JAG LTC Rater, June 2012
- “His reputation and skill as both a courtroom litigator and as a mentor to young trial counsel has led to his being hand-picked to prosecute multiple high-profile cases.” JAG LTC Rater, June 2012
- “Expert criminal litigator.” JAG LTC Rater, June 2012
- “A dynamic litigator! Recently promoted, Will shows daily why he was hand-selected for this strategically important position, and why I regard him in the top 10% among his peers. He sets the standard for all other Special Victim Prosecutors to emulate.” JAG BG Sr. Rater, June 2011
- “Blessed with a unique legal intellect; a creative dynamic, and selfless personality; and a flawless diligence, MAJ Helixon is the best trial lawyer in TDS.” JAG COL Sr. Rater, June 2010
- “I know of no officer more dedicated to military justice and trial advocacy than MAJ Helixon.” JAG COL Sr. Rater, August 2009
- “CPT Will Helixon is the very best trial attorney within the entire Army Trial Defense Service. His courtroom examinations and riveting arguments are awe-inspiring.” JAG COL Sr. Rater, June 2005
- “Will possesses an amazing courtroom presence. His advocacy skills and legal acumen are unparalleled. I routinely detailed Will to try the most complex, difficult and challenging cases. . .” JAG LTC Rater, July 2005
- “Expertly handling intense national and international media attention, Will presented the best defense case I have ever seen. He has every person in the courtroom, including me and every panel member, enraptured with his every word. Simply extraordinary.” JAG LTC Rater, July 2005
- “Will Helixon is the very best defense counsel in my two Regions. His advocacy skills are head and shoulders above his peers and have earned him the respect of the Military Judges, his fellow defense counsel, and his adversaries.” JAG LTC Rater, December 2004
- “CPT Will Helixon is a top 10% officer and he is the very best trial attorney assigned to the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service.” JAG COL Sr. Rater, December 2004
- “Absolutely the best litigator I have ever seen in my 17 years as an attorney. CPT Helixon is a true student of the art of advocacy. Whether appearing in court, talking case strategy, or teaching litigation skills, Will is in his element.” JAG LTC Rater, May 2004
- “Incredible trial attorney; clearly on of the best advocates in the JAGC [Judge Advocate General’s Corp]. CPT Helixon brings bulldog toughness, savvy street smarts, and eloquent oratory skills with him each time he enters the courtroom.” JAG COL Sr. Rater, May 2004
- “Always the best prepared attorney present, he overwhelms opposing counsel with his detailed case knowledge.” JAG COL Sr. Rater, May 2004
- “CPT Helixon is one of the best military prosecutors and command advisors I have ever observed.” JAG MAJ Rater, June 2003
- “As a litigator, CPT Helixon has not rival.” JAG MAJ Rater, June 2003
- “CPT Helixon is in the top 1% of trial counsel that I have seen in 16 years.” JAG LTC Sr. Rater, June 2003
- “CPT Helixon is the best trial counsel I have ever seen.” JAG MAJ Rater, June 2002
- “His trial skills are simply immense.” JAG LTC Sr. Rater, June 2002
Educational Background
Colleges and Universities
- Houston Baptist University, Communication Studies, transferred (August 1983 – May 1985)
- University of North Texas, Communication & Public Address, BA (May 1988)
- University of North Texas, Rhetoric, left to work for Gov. Mark White, for Governor of Texas, running for re-election in 1989 (August 1989 – May 1989)
Law Schools
- South Texas College of Law, Trial Advocacy, JD (May 1993)
- The Judge Advocate General’s School, Criminal Law Specialty, LLM (May 2006)
Military Education and Training
Enlisted Training
- Basic Combat Training (1996), Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
- Advanced Individual Training (1996), Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Officer Training
- 146th Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course (1998), Charlottesville, Virginia
- Airborne School (1998), Fort Benning, Georgia
- 54th Judge Advocate Officer Graduate Course (2004-2005), Charlottesville, Virginia
- Intermediate Level Education (2009), Fort Belvoir, Virginia
- 56th Military Judges Course (2013), Charlottesville, Virginia
Professional Licenses & Memberships
Legal Organizations and Memberships
- Texas Bar Association
- Criminal Justice Section
- Military & Veterans Law Section
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association
Veteran's Organizations
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW)
American Legion
Professional Legal Experience
The Warrior AdvocateTM, Law Office of Will M. Helixon
Founder & Managing Partner, the Law Office of Will M. Helixon, November 2015 to present.
Manage, operate, and defend Warrior ClientsTM for the military law practice specializing in defending Warrior ClientsTM in courts-martial, administrative boards, adverse administrative actions and other legal matters negatively affecting their careers.
Corporate Securities Law Counsel
Corporate Counsel, Retail Securities (VSR Financial Services) August 2014 to February 2016.
Defended VSR Financial Services, Inc., in all aspects of FINRA Arbitrations related to investments including all pre-arbitration matters, answers, complaints, motions, discovery, production, arbitrator selection, case preparation and ultimate hearing on the merits; represented VSR in all mediations, and resolved customer complaints in the most efficient manner possible; developed arbitration prevention strategies, and shared them with the approximately 275 Registered Representatives associated with VSR Financial Services; provided legal advice to the Chairman, CEO, CFO, and Co-Presidents.
Legal Assistance Attorney and Staff Attorney
Lieutenant Colonel, Judge Advocate (8th Legal Operations Detachment (LOD) August 2014 to August 2022.
Prepared complex powers of attorney (general and special) and wills during Soldier Readiness Programs and Yellow Ribbon events. Served as legal assistance attorney advising United States Army Reservists on legal matters ranging from personal property matters, consumer’s rights, landlord rights, tenant’s rights, contract and insurance law, and family law issues including annulment, divorce, separation, property division and child custody matters. Served as Preliminary Hearing Officer in multiple sexual assault cases for active duty OSJA in the 8th LOD area of operations. Served as legal advisor for U.S. Army Reserve Boards of Inquiry and separation boards.
Special Victim Prosecutor
Special Victim Prosecutor, Lieutenant Colonel (United States Army Legal Service Agency) June 2010 to August 2014, with duty in Grafenwoehr, Germany (Area of Responsibility: Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan).
Was responsible for the investigation, preparation, and litigation of all cases of sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, and sexual crimes against children, and cases of domestic violence in my area of responsibility. Ensured the training of young prosecutors on case preparation, discovery, and trial tactics for cases involving sexual violence. Tried over 35 cases to military panel members. On requests, tried cases of political and military significance such as negligent homicide cases involving German National civilian victims and the prosecution of senior Army leaders including Generals, Colonels, and Command Sergeants Major.
Chief of Advocacy & Litigation Training – DCAP
Chief of Advocacy & Litigation Training (Chief of DCAP, U.S. Army Trial Defense Services) September 2008 to June 2010.
Trained and assisted defense counsel world-wide responsible for defending soldiers in courts-martial; rained defense counsel on best practices in litigating courts-martial, especially cases involving sexual assaults; prepared and developed training programs on specific litigation topics and taught scores of courses at various training conferences.
Brigade Judge Advocate
Brigade Judge Advocate (173d Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy) June 2006 to August 2008.
Advised the brigade commander on all legal matters, including operational law and military justice; trained assisted trial counsel with courts-martial on an as needed basis; assisted trial counsel try five (5) cases as brigade judge advocate. Provided operational law and rule of law advice to the brigade commander to support the war-fighters and the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan.
Senior Defense Counsel
Senior Defense Counsel (U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Hanau, Germany) July 2003 to July 2005.
Defended soldiers accused of UCMJ violations at courts-martial, administrative board, Article 15s, and administrative separation (Notification Procedure); supervised three defense lawyers in the Hanau office responsible for defending soldiers in courts-martial and administrative separation boards.
Trial Counsel (Prosecutor) and Administrative Law Attorney
Trial Counsel & Administrative Law Attorney (First Infantry Division, Bamberg, Germany) October 2000 to June 2003.
Prosecuted soldiers accused of violations of the UCMJ and sought separation of soldiers engaging in misconduct at administrative separation boards. Processed non-judicial punishment and administrative chapter packets under the Notification Procedure. Prosecuted 58 courts-martial, nine (9) of which were contested trials.
As the administrative law attorney, I advised investigating officer regarding conducting AR 15-6 Investigations and board presidents conducting administrative separation boards. Conducted legal reviews on all administrative law actions, including LODs, ROSs (now FLIPLs), Reports of Investigation, and the use of government resources.
Claims, Administrative Law Chief, and Legal Assistance Attorney
Administrative Law, Legal Assistance & Claims Attorney (Joint Readiness Training Center & Fort Polk, Louisiana) October 1998 to January 2000 and August 2000 to October 2000.
Advised soldiers pending adverse administrative actions including separation, reduction, referred performance evaluations and letters of reprimand; represented the government at labor law (MSPB) and EO hearings; represented the government on Federal Torts Claims Act claims.
Brigade Paralegal NCO and Secretary for the Joint Staff
Brigade Paralegal (U.S. Army Armor Center & Fort Knox, Kentucky) January 1997 to July 1997, and February 1998 to June 1998.
Secretary for the Joint Staff, Joint Task Force – Bravo (Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras) July 1997 to February 1998.
As the brigade legal NCO, was responsible for processing all legal actions for the brigade including Article 15s, chapters, and other administrative legal actions. As the SJS, was responsible for maintaining the commander’s calendar, coordinating daily appointments and VIP visitors, and ensuring the command suite was efficiently managed and operated.
Civilian Criminal Defense Lawyer
Civilian Criminal Defense Counsel (Helixon & Woods, LLC, later Helixon & Helm, LLC, Houston, Texas) November 1993 to August 1996.
Defended 126 cases on a variety of charges including capital murder, murder, aggravated assault, rape, sexual assault, distribution of narcotics, possession of cocaine, DWI, arson, burglary, theft, credit card fraud, welfare fraud, organized crime, injury to a child, kidnapping and forgery. Fifteen (15) cases were contested trials.
Deployments & Contingency Operations
Secretary for the Joint Staff
Joint Task Force Bravo, Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras (Secretary for the Joint Staff) (6-months) August 1997 to January 1998.
Trial Counsel and Legal Assistance Attorney
Joint Task Force Bravo, Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras (Secretary for the Joint Staff) (6-months) August 1997 to January 1998.
Senior Defense Counsel
Operation Iraqi Freedom, Baghdad International Airport, (Senior Defense Counsel) (Temporary Duty) June 2004.
Brigade Judge Advocate
Operation Enduring Freedom, Jalalabad, Afghanistan – 2007-2008 (Brigade Judge Advocate) (16-months) May 2007 to August 2008.
Special Victim Prosecutor
Operation Enduring Freedom, Kandahar, Afghanistan – 2012 (Special Victim Prosecutor) (Temporary Duty) February, April 2012.
Deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, to advise the staff judge advocate (SJA) and commander of the 82nd Airborne Division on the initial stages of several high-profile cases covered widely in the media. After conducting an initial review of the then-existing evidence and interviewing the then-known available witnesses, advised the commander and SJA of the strengths, weaknesses and recommended courses of action in the cases of the United States v. 1LT Schwartz, United States v. SGT Holcomb, United States v. SPC Offutt, United States v. SSG Van Bockel, United States v. SGT Hurst, United States v. Curtis, United States v. Carden, United States v. SSG Dugas (collectively known as the PVT Danny Chen hazing/suicide cases) and the case of the United States v. BG Sinclair. The accuseds in the PVT Chen cases were charged with offense ranging from involuntary manslaughter to dereliction of duty stemming from widespread hazing causing PVT Chen to take his own life. BG Sinclair was ultimately charged with multiple offenses stemming from inappropriate relationships with several subordinates, including maltreatment and forcible sodomy. The forcible sodomy charges were subsequently dismissed by the government..
Professional Advocacy, Teaching & Communication Experience
Military Lawyer – Training Officer
Advocacy & Legal Issues Trainer (Chief of Training, 8th Legal Operations Detachment, USAR) August 2014 to August 2022.
Responsibilities as Chief of Training include supporting training requests from area reserve units for legal training on multiple legal topics including the law of war (international humanitarian law), escalation of force, and sexual assault prevention. Additional responsibilities include advocacy training for judge advocates at Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Leavenworth. Specific courses taught include Cross-Examination of the Criminally Accused, Effective Opening Statements, and How to Conduct Meaningful Voir Dire.
Military Law Conference Developer (Prosecutor – Military Lawyer)
Conference Developer & Sexual Assault Prosecution Trainer (Special Victim Prosecutor, USAREUR) July 2010 to July 2014.
In addition to trying nearly 40 cases to a jury, was responsible for training military prosecutors on how to investigate and prosecute sexual assault cases. Courses taught at include the Sexual Assault Trial Advocacy Course (SATAC), New Prosecutor’s Course, Military Institute for the Prosecution of Cases of Sexual Violence, and other TCAP sponsored courses. Specific classes researched, planned, and taught include Investigating Sexual Assault Cases, Direct & Cross-Examination of Experts, Use of Experts, Prosecuting Article 120 Cases, Discovery, Interview of Non-Adversarial Witnesses, Conducting Direct Examination, Pre-Trial Motions in a Sexual Assault Case, Effective Closing Arguments, Presenting the Government’s Case in Sexual Assault Cases, MRE 412, Pre-Trial Preparation and Conducting Voir Dire.
Chief of Training – Military Lawyer (Defense)
Chief of Advocacy & Litigation Training (Chief of DCAP, U.S. Army Trial Defense Services) September 2008 to June 2010.
Was responsible for developing and delivering the training program for the approximately 300 active and reserve component TDS defense counsel worldwide. In conjunction with TCAP, he personally created and developed the Program of Instruction for the Sexual Assault Trial Advocacy Course (SATAC). Designed and implemented the “Defense Counsel 101” 3-day seminar. Courses taught include the SATAC, multiple Regional Defense Training Conferences, Defense Counsel 101 and other DCAP sponsored training seminars. Classes researched, planned, and taught include Article 32 as a Discovery Tool, Defense of Child Sexual Abuse Cases, Discovery and Requesting Expert Assistance, Investigation and Pre-trial Preparation of Witnesses, Motions Practice, Developing a Persuasive Sentencing Case, Defense Voir Dire, Cross-Examination of Government Witnesses, Themes – Strategies and Tactics, Defense Counsel Ethics, False Confessions, Defense of Article 112a Cases, Witness Impeachment and Attacking the Government Case.
Military Law Conference Developer (Defense – Military Lawyer)
Advocacy Conference Developer & Instructor (Senior Defense Counsel, U.S. Army Trial Defense Services) July 2003 to July 2005.
In addition to trying cases, was responsible for planning, developing and presenting three European Defense Counsel Conferences, each with five days of instruction. The design of these conferences included developing the classes offered and the Program of Instruction for most of the classes taught at each 5-day conference. Taught multiple classes at each conference including Closing Arguments, Cross-Examination, Use of Experts, Defending Child Sexual Assault Cases, Defending Drug Cases, Developing Effective Impeachment, Understanding Forensic Evidence, Utilizing the Article 32 as Discovery, and Maximizing the Sentencing Case.
Business Law Professor
Adjunct Professor (University of Phoenix, Germany) January 2001 to May 2003.
Taught graduate business law classes as his schedule permitted. Twice he taught Law 531, Business Law, which prepared students to evaluate the legal risks associated with business activity. Students were required to create proposals to manage an organization’s legal exposure. Other topics taught in the course included the legal system, alternative dispute resolution, enterprise liability, product liability, international law, business risks, intellectual property, legal forms of business, and corporate governance.
Speech and Communications Professor
Adjunct Speech & Communication Professor (University of Maryland University College, Germany) January 2001 to May 2003.
In addition to military duties, taught 1-2 classes each term, schedule permitting. The communication classes taught included Speech 100, Foundations of Speech Communication, an overview of the principles of communication, Speech 101, Introduction to Public Speaking, a study of the basic principles of communication as applied to public speaking, and Speech 200, Advanced Public Speaking, a study of the rhetorical principles and models of speech composition.
Trial and Jury Consultant
Litigation & Trial Consultant (Legal Communication Concepts, Houston, Texas) June 1991 to October 1993.
Utilized vast communication background to advise trial attorneys on pending litigation matters. The case analysis would identify case specific strengths and weaknesses, identify favorable and unfavorable juror characteristics, improve witness performance, develop demonstrative exhibits, and evaluate attorney’s presentation skills. Case analysis employed qualitative and quantitative research to ascertain how jurors would interpret competing stories, issues and themes presented by the litigants. Types of cases consulted included aviation mishaps, admiralty, fraud, lender liability and deceptive trade practices.
Speech and Debate Coach
Speech & Debate Coach (Houston Baptist University) August 1990 to May 1991.
Taught, directed, and mentored the 12-15 members of the HBU debate team, prepared students for intercollegiate debate tournaments, and traveled to 8-10 tournaments a year. Assisted students with preparing cases, responding to opponent’s arguments, developing areas of cross-examination, anticipating opponent’s cross examination questions, structuring case arguments and conducting research on topical policy issues. Advised and coached students competing in individual speaking events such as extemporaneous speaking, original oratory and impromptu speaking.
University Teaching Assistant
Undergraduate Communication Studies Teaching Assistant (University of North Texas, Denton, Texas) May 1988 to May 1989.
While enrolled in graduate school, assisted the communication faculty teaching COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication Studies. The course examined how communication principles and skills influence our understanding of current social problems. The course covered the basics of communication and community engagement, focusing on communication skills and collaborative group building skills.
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Publications
- Will M. Helixon, Mercy Killings In Combat: Ending The Suffering Of Gravely Wounded Combatants — A Brief History, Applicable Law, Recent Prosecutions, And Proposals For Much Needed Change. LLM. The Judge Advocate General’s School, 2006.
- Will M Helixon and Robert A. Broadbent, Building the Rule of Law in Afghanistan, In Re, Spring 2010 at 10-13.
Invited Lectures & Speaking Engagements
- Invited to Lecturer, Fort Leonard Wood Military Justice Conference, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Topics: Planning, Preparing and Executing Effective Voir Dire of Military Panels and Opening Statements: The 5-Part Opening (February 2016)
- Invited Lecturer, Fort Leonard Wood Military Justice Outreach Conference, Trial Counsel Assistance Program, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Topic: Cross-Examination of the Accused: The Holy Grail of Criminal Prosecutions (January 2015)
- Invited Lecturer, Fort Leavenworth Military Justice Outreach Conference, Trial Counsel Assistance Program, Fort Leavenworth, KS, Topic: Cross-Examination of the Accused: The Holy Grail of Criminal Prosecutions (January 2015)
- Instructor, Defense Counsel 101 Conference, Defense Counsel Assistance Program, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Southwest & Southeast Regions, Corpus Christi, TX, Topics: Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses in Sexual Assault Cases and Ethical Issues Faced by Defense Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases (April 2010)
- Instructor, Defense Counsel 101 Conference, Defense Counsel Assistance Program, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, West Region, Fort Lewis, WA, Topics: Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses in Sexual Assault Cases, Defense Discovery: Beyond Government Disclosures and Ethical Issues Often Faced by Defense Counsel (August 2009)
- Instructor, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, TDS Leadership Conference, Arlington, VA, Topic: Utilizing DCAP Resources to Enhance your Defense Counsel’s Trial Preparation (August 2009)
- Invited Lecturer, Litigating Sexual Assault Cases, National Institute of Trial Advocacy and Defense Counsel Assistance Program, Louisville, CO, Topics: Effective Communication Based Opening and Closing Statements and Direct Examinations: The Building Blocks of the Case (August 2009)
- Instructor, Defending Sexual Assault Cases in the Army, Defense Counsel Assistance Program and the Center for American and International Law, Plano, TX, Topics: Discovery and the Article 32 Investigation in Sexual Assault Cases, Ethical Issues Faced by Defense Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases and The Use of Experts in Sexual Assault Cases (July 2009)
- Invited Facilitator, Advanced Sexual Assault Advocacy Course, Josh Karton in conjunction with the Trial Counsel Assistance Program and the Defense Counsel Assistance Program, Fort Stewart, GA, Topics: Evidentiary Issues in Sexual Assault Cases: MRE 412, MRE 413 & MRE 414 and (July 2009)
- Invited Lecturer, Introduction to Forensic Evidence, U.S Army Criminal Investigation Lab and Defense Counsel Assistance Program, Fort Gilliam, GA, Topic: Evidentiary Foundations for Forensic Experts (May 2009)
- Instructor, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Combined Southwest, Mississippi Valley & Atlantic Regional Conference, Staten Island, NY, Topic: Interviewing Non-Accusatory Interviews Utilizing the Cognitive Interviewing Technique: Enhancing Recollection (April 2009)
- Invited Lecturer, Wisconsin National Guard On-Site Legal Training Conference, WNG Bureau and Defense Counsel Assistance Program, Fort McCoy, WI, Topics: Litigating Article 120 UCMJ Cases: An Update on Current Cases, Ethics Issues in Military Justice, Discovery Issues in Military Justice and Closing Arguments from a Communication Perspective (March 2009)
- Instructor, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Combined West & Pacific Rim Regional Conference, Fort Lewis, WA, Topics: Ethical Issues Faced by Defense Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases and The Use of Experts in Sexual Assault Cases (March 2009)
- Instructor, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Great Plains Regional Conference, Kansas City, MO, Topics: Ethical Issues Faced by Defense Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases, The Use of Experts in Sexual Assault Cases and Attacking Credibility and Impeaching Witnesses (February 2009)
- Instructor, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service & U.S. Marine Corps, Joint Service Southeast Regional Conference, Camp Lejeune, NC, Topics: Ethical Issues Faced by Defense Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases and Discovery Issues in Military Justice (January 2009)
- Instructor, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service and Defense Counsel Assistance Program, USATDS Leadership Conference, Arlington, VA, Topics: Utilizing DCAP Resources to Enhance your Defense Counsel’s Trial Preparation (September 2008)
- Instructor, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service and Defense Counsel Assistance Program, West Regional Conference, San Diego, CA, Topic: Utilizing DCAP Resources to Enhance your Defense Counsel’s Trial Preparation (September 2008)
- Instructor, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, European Regional Spring Conference, Wuerzburg, Germany, Topics: Strategies for Defending Sexual Assault Cases, Defense Discovery: Beyond Government Disclosures and Defending Hot Urinalysis Cases, (Spring 2008)
- Instructor, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Bi-European Regional Conference, Sonthofen, Germany, Topics: Strategies for Defending Child Sexual Abuse Cases, and The Article 32 Investigation: Defense Counsel’s Best Opportunity for Meaningful Discovery (Spring 2005)
- Instructor, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Bi-European Regional Conference, Germany, Topics: Defending Hot Urinalysis Cases, and The Art of Trial Advocacy (Fall 2005)
- Instructor, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Bi-European Regional Conference, Germany, Topics: The Importance of Pre-Trial Preparation to Defending Your Case, and Advanced Sentencing Strategies: Maximizing the Mitigation and Extenuation Case (Spring 2005)
Awards, Decorations, and Skill Identifiers
Military Awards
- Bronze Star Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Award)
- Joint Service Commendation Medal
- Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award)
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- Army Achievement Medal (4th Award)
- Joint Meritorious Unit Award
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Armed Forces Services Medal
- Army Service Medal
- Overseas Service Ribbon (4th Award)
- NATO Medal (2nd Award)
- Parachutist Badge
U.S. Army Skill Identifiers
- 3T – Master Military Justice Practitioner
- 5P – Parachutist
Other Awards
- Award for Professional Merit – Distinguished Honor Graduate OBC, The Judge Advocate General’s School (1998)
- Award for Distinguished Accomplishment – Contract & Fiscal Law OBC, The Judge Advocate General’s School (1998)
- Award for Academic Excellence – Top Communication Scholar, College of Arts & Science, University of North Texas (1988)
- Award for Communication Service – Department of Communication, College of Arts & Science, University of North Texas (1988)
Your Warrior Law TeamTM – The Law Office of Will M. Helixon – Your Warrior AdvocatesTM
The Law Office of Will M. Helixon, your Warrior Law TeamTM, with over a century of combined legal experience, has served as Warrior AdvocatesTM in multiple complex and high-profile military cases. Founded in 2015, and rebranded and relaunched on October 14, 2023, the Warrior AdvocatesTM of the firm represent Warrior ClientsTM in most military law cases, including military justice matters, adverse administrative actions, complex legal assistance issues, affirmative administrative actions, and fundamental military employment problems.
Experts in rebutting adverse administrative actions, our Warrior AdvocatesTM represent Warrior ClientsTM facing command-directed investigations and AR 15-6 investigations, responding to adverse findings of investigations and AAIP filings, and answering notices seeking to revoke security clearances and professional de-credentialing.
Pending the need for legal advice for complex legal assistance questions, Warrior ClientsTM routinely rely on our Warrior AdvocatesTM in responding to GOMORs, letters of reprimand, and referred, relief for cause, and negative performance evaluations (NCOERs and OERs), assisting with medical issues such as MEBs and PEBs, navigating centralized board actions such as applications to the service component Board of Correction of Military Records (BCMRs) and Discharge Review Boards, and answering QMP Boards, the DASEB, the AGDRB, SSRBs, and other service-specific boards.
When our Warrior ClientsTM suffer wrongs by their command or fellow service members, our Warrior AdvocatesTM advise and assist submitting Inspector General (IG) complaints, Equal Opportunity (EO) complaints, and Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) grievances and filing complaints and claims under Article 138 UCMJ (remedying command wrongs) and Article 139 UCMJ (compensation for wrongful taking/damage to personal property).
Our Warrior AdvocatesTM also assist Warrior ClientsTM with basic military employment issues including responding to notices of suspensions and terminations and submitting initial applications with the EEOC and MSPB.
Call our Warrior AdvocatesTM at the Law Office of Will M. Helixon, your Warrior Law TeamTM, today to help with your legal issues in Germany, Poland, and the United States. All our Warrior AdvocatesTM maintain licenses to practice before all military trial courts.Our Warrior AdvocatesTM also assist Warrior ClientsTM with basic military employment issues including responding to notices of suspensions and terminations and submitting initial applications with the EEOC and MSPB.
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