Unruh Law hires appellate veterans attorney Nicholas Holt

Unruh Law has added Nicholas Holt to its veterans disability team, bringing in an attorney with more than five years of experience before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The hire strengthens the firm’s ability to handle denied claims and appeals for veterans nationwide.

Why it matters: - Veterans whose claims are denied by the Board of Veterans’ Appeals can take cases to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. - Unruh Law’s addition of an experienced appellate attorney expands its capacity to help veterans pursue that next step. - The hire is aimed at veterans and families facing denied claims, low ratings or pending appeals.

What happened: - Unruh Law welcomed Nicholas Holt, an appellate veterans law attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. - Holt handles appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the federal court that reviews Board of Veterans’ Appeals decisions. - The firm said Holt has practiced before that court for more than five years. - Holt has handled hundreds of cases for veterans across the country and abroad.

The details: - Holt has spent his career working for veterans and their families. - Holt said his connection to military service is personal because he is the grandson, son, brother and cousin of service members from every branch of the armed forces. - Holt said, "Veterans earned these benefits. My job is to make sure the court hears their side clearly and fairly." - Holt earned a bachelor’s degree from American University. - Holt was part of American University’s three-year Policy, Politics and Law Scholars Program. - Holt earned his J.D. from Boston College as a Public Interest Designation Fellow. - Holt also holds a certificate in Pro Bono Excellence. - John Robert Unruh, founder of Unruh Law, said many clients arrive after years of denials. - Unruh said Holt knows how to take a case to the next level and shares the firm’s commitment to families. - Veterans and families can schedule a free consultation at more information or by calling 415-335-6417. - Unruh Law works with clients remotely, allowing veterans to get help wherever they live.

Between the lines: - The hire suggests Unruh Law is leaning further into appellate work, where experience with the veterans court can be decisive. - Holt’s background and family ties to military service may resonate with clients looking for representation that understands the benefits process from the inside. - The firm is positioning itself around denial-heavy cases, where veterans often need guidance to decide whether an appeal is worth pursuing.

What's next: - Unruh Law is likely to use Holt’s appellate experience to take more denied claims to the federal veterans court. - Veterans with denied claims, low ratings or pending appeals can continue to seek free consultations through the firm. - The firm will keep serving clients nationwide on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless the firm wins.

The bottom line: - Unruh Law has added a seasoned appellate lawyer to strengthen its veterans disability appeals practice and broaden support for veterans facing denied benefits claims.