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Richard "Rick" Rousseau

Criss & Rousseau Law Firm LLP
  • Military Law, Criminal Law
  • Texas
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Biography

Colonel (Retired) Rick Rousseau has extensive experience in military law following 27 years on active duty as a Judge Advocate (JAG) and practicing Veterans Disability Law since his military retirement in 2015. He served in various positions while on active duty, including twice as a Staff Judge Advocate (Senior Legal Advisor) for Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), Regional Defense Counsel, defense counsel, prosecutor, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, and legal assistance attorney. Rick Rousseau served as a full-time law professor at The Judge Advocate General's (JAG) School in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he taught estate planning, taxation, and veterans & survivor benefits. He also published numerous articles on legal assistance issues. He deployed three times as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Education
Naval War College
M.A. (2011) | National Security and Strategic Studies
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The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
LL.M. (1997) | Military Law - Specialty in Administrative & Civil Law
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University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
LL.M. (1992) | Taxation
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South Texas College of Law
J.D. (1987) | Law
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University of Texas - Austin
B.S. (1982) | Education
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Professional Experience
Partner
Criss & Rousseau Law Firm LLP
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Attorney
U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps
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U.S. Army Retired as a Colonel
Certifications
Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide representation services to claimants before the VA.
Veterans Affairs Department
Professional Associations
State Bar of Texas
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Military Law
Veteran's Benefits
Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Additional Practice Area
  • Veterans Law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Criss & Rousseau Law Firm LLP
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Attorney Rick Rousseau Biography
Contact & Map
Criss & Rousseau Law Firm LLP
100 W. Central Texas Expressway
Suite 302
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Telephone: (254) 699-9999
Cell: (254) 699-9999
Fax: (254) 699-9996