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KATHERINE "KASIA" STICH

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Colonel (Retired) Katherine “Kasia” Stich has extensive experience in military law following 24 years on active duty as an Army Judge Advocate (JAG) including as the Staff Judge Advocate for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She deployed to Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division and the 25th Infantry Division. Kasia served three tours as a Trial Defense Services counsel. She represented Soldiers and leaders at all levels in both administrative matters as well as courts martial. Kasia was born into public service, with her entire family serving the nation in some fashion and after 24 years of practicing law in the Army and then for Department of Veterans Affairs, she continues to serve others. She now dedicates her time to her family, her community, and to representing Veterans.

Areas of Practice

  • Veterans Law

  • Military Law

Education

  • The Judge Advocate General's School U.S. Army, Charlottesville, VA
    • Master of Laws (LLM.) - 2008
  • The University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, SC
    • Doctorate of Jurisprudence -2000
  • St. Bonaventure University, Olean, NY
    • Bachelor of Arts- 1997

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North Carolina

District of Columbia.

Not admitted to Texas


Published WorksCustomary Justice Systems and Rule of Law Reform: MAJ Katherine K. Stich - Military LawReview Military Law Review p. 215-256. (September 2014)

Taking Aim2. (A Talent Management Primer) LTC Katherine Krul Stich - Army Lawyer 2019 Issue 3

March Toward Justice: Global Military Law Landmarks – November 17, 2021 by Navdeep Singh and Franklin D Rosenblatt (contributing author of Inherently Suspect, a chapter on Frontiero v. Richardson)

Anecdotes from Afghanistan. Deployed Justice; Leadership Matters, Army Lawyer. Issue 6 2021, p. 49

 

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Legion of Merit

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Professional Experience

  • LEGAL STUDIES PROFESSOR, AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY -  MAY 2025-PRESENT
  • ATTORNEY-ADVISOR, OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, ETHICS SPECIALTY TEAM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - JAN 2025-SEPT 2025
  • JUDGE ADVOCATE, US ARMY - 2001-2025
  • STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE,  US ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND, FORT BRAGG, NC - 2021-2024
  • REGIONAL DEFENSE COUNSEL, SOUTHEAST REGION, FORT BRAGG - 2019-2021
  • JAG CORPS CHIEF OF ASSIGNMENTS AND CAREER MANAGER, PENTAGON, WASHINGTON DC - 2016-2019
  • DEPUTY STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE, FORT SILL, OK
  • CHIEF, ADMINISTRATIVE LAW, FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS
  • LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY, US ARMY GARRISON, HI
  • SENIOR DEFENSE COUNSEL, US ARMY GARRISON, HI
  • BRIGADE JUDGE ADVOCATE, 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION, IRAQ/SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HI
  • DEFENSE COUNSEL, FORT JACKSON, SC
  • TRIAL COUNSEL, FORT DRUM, NY/AFGHANISTAN
  • CLAIMS ATTORNEY, KOSOVO

Community Service

  • Pastoral Council Secretary, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

  • High School Public Forum Debate Coach, Father Vincent Capodanno High School

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“Judge Susan Criss is a brilliant, well established attorney. She dedicates herself to best outcome of her clients. You cannot go wrong by hiring this firm. They will take care of your needs.”

-J.C.D

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“ I am very happy with the service and attention that I received at this firm. Mr. Richard Rousseau was friendly and always easy to get in touch with when I had questions. Overall I rank this as an excellent experience.”

–A.W.

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Rick Rousseau and his team at the Criss & Rousseau Law firm handled my affairs and legal needs in a timely and professional manner. I very much appreciated the attention to detail and the warm and inviting atmosphere. If you are a veteran it would be well worth your time to visit with this retired JAG officer.

-S.B.

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Rick Rousseau was a life saver for me… He guided me through all of the stumbling blocks of putting together a Power of Attorney and educated me on Medicare and Medicaid. My trip to Texas was quick and efficient thanks to his guidance – if it hadn’t been for his help there would have been many wasted hours and expense. I would strongly recommend Rick and his firm to anyone in a similar set of circumstances.

– R.W.

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SUSAN E. CRISS

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Attorney Susan E. Criss spent 15 years serving as a Texas District Judge. She is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is also a former prosecutor who served almost a decade in the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office. Her experience as a prosecutor and judge allow her to understand how the other key players in the courtroom may approach your case. This understanding helps her build highly effective and proactive defenses for her clients.

 

RICHARD W. ROUSSEAU

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Attorney Rick Rousseau is a retired Colonel with 27 years of active duty experience as a Judge Advocate (JAG). He formerly served as the Staff Judge Advocate for Fort Hood. Rick’s extensive experience in the military allows him to offer real help to those facing issues related to military law and veterans disability benefits.

 

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