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Areas of Practice
- Appellate Litigation
- Veterans Law
Bradley W. Hennings
Bradley W. Hennings is a Partner at Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK), where his practice is dedicated to representing veterans before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). Since joining the firm in January 2018, Mr. Hennings has brought a wealth of experience in veterans law, consistently advocating for the rights of those who served.
Distinguished Veterans Law Career
Mr. Hennings has over 18 years of legal experience. Prior to his role at CCK, he served as a Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), a position appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with presidential approval. In this prestigious capacity, he adjudicated appeals and provided critical oversight in veterans’ claims decisions.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Hennings worked as Counsel in the Office of Quality Review at the BVA, ensuring compliance and consistency in veterans’ decisions, and as Associate Counsel at the BVA, where he drafted appellate decisions for Veterans Law Judges. He later served as an attorney law clerk to the Honorable Alan G. Lance, Sr., at the CAVC.
Leadership and Professional Contributions
Mr. Hennings is a highly respected leader in the veterans law community. He is the 2024-2025 Vice Chair of the State Bar of Texas Military and Veterans Law Section and has held prominent roles such as:
- Founding Member, Former Vice President, and Past President: Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Historical Society
- President and Treasurer: CAVC Bar Association
- Chair: Veterans Appeals Committee, Federal Circuit Bar Association
- Member of the CAVC Rules Advisory Committee
A sought-after speaker and moderator, Mr. Hennings has contributed to veterans law programs hosted by the CAVC Bar Association, National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA), State Bar of Texas, and numerous law schools including William & Mary, George Washington University, and Washington & Lee.
Publications and Professional Affiliations
A recognized authority in veterans law, Mr. Hennings has published articles in the Federal Circuit Bar Journal and the Veterans Law Review (VLR), where he also served as a managing articles editor and reviewer during its early years.
His professional memberships include:
- National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA), Congressional Committee Member
- CAVC Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association’s Veterans and Military Law Section
- Leadership VA Alumni Association
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
Early Career and Education
Before focusing on veterans law, Mr. Hennings practiced private law in northern New Jersey and clerked for the Honorable Robert L. Polifroni, a former Presiding Judge of the Civil Division in Bergen County, New Jersey. Before law school, he held various management information systems roles with a major educational publisher.
Mr. Hennings holds:
- B.A. in History: George Washington University
- M.S. in Information Systems: Stevens Institute of Technology
- J.D.: Rutgers University School of Law–Newark
Personal Interests
Outside his professional work, Mr. Hennings enjoys reading, following soccer, playing multiple musical instruments, and spending time with his family and friends.
Bar Admissions
- State of Texas
- State of Maryland
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- Not licensed in Rhode Island
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