Nathaniel D. Hitchcock, Law Clerk

Areas of Focus

Mr. Hitchcock’s personal experience as a Marine, including knowledge of orders, training, duty stations and deployment issues, brings a unique perspective to the firm’s Veterans’ Disability Benefits practice. His ability to understand military personnel records and service treatment records allows Mr. Hitchcock to assist in the development of service-connected disability claims. In addition to his work with our veteran clients, Mr. Hitchcock also assists our attorneys in the development and litigation of personal injury and medical malpractice claims. His background and training in the nursing field are of significance in the review and understanding of medical records and medical conditions at issue in veterans’ disability cases as well as cases involving personal injury or medical malpractice.

Education

• Missouri Southern State University
  • Nursing & Biology
• Ave Maria School of Law
  • J.D. Candidate

Military Background

• Sergeant (Honorably Discharged) United States Marine Corps
  • Active Duty: 2012-2017
  • IRR: 2017-2020
• Assistant Force Reconnaissance Team Leader Force Reconnaissance Company, III MEF
  • January 2016 – January 2017
  • Okinawa, Japan
  • Performed as a Secret Service augment for POTUS security in Southeast Asia, acting as a vehicle commander in the President’s motorcade.
  • Executed joint service collaboration between the USMC, Army Special Forces, and the Secret Service in order to optimize regional security for American diplomats.
• Team Leader/Assistant Team Medic 3D Reconnaissance Battalion, III MARDIV
  • January 2013 – January 2016
  • Okinawa, Japan
  • Executed multi-lateral training with foreign militaries throughout Southeast Asia, including extensive instruction on trauma casualty care.

Certifications

• Registered Nurse: Active Unencumbered Multistate Licensure
• American Heart Association: Basic Life Support

Recognitions

• Ave Maria School of Law, Saint Thomas Oratorical Competition, Quarterfinalist (2022)
• Missouri Southern State University, Writing Program Committee; Writing Excellence Award (2019)
• Department of the Navy, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2017, 2015)
• United States Marine Corps, Certificate of Commendation (2015)
• United States Marine Corps, Meritorious Mast (2013)

About Nate

Nate lives in Fort Myers with his wife and daughter. He enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing.