ABOUT US

Christopher “Chris” Neeley was born in central Virginia and raised among a family of veterans and law enforcement. Following the example of both of his grandfathers, Chris served his country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps at age 19, serving for five years from 2012 to 2017 on active duty. During his time in the Marine Corps, Chris served as a C-130 Powerline Mechanic, working on the engines and propellers of the aircraft of VMGR-352, as well as Marksmanship Coach with MCAS Miramar Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron in San Diego, California.

Upon leaving the Marine Corps, Chris chose to return east and make Florida his new home where he pursued and obtained a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement operations at Keiser University in Sarasota, Florida. Driven by a desire to help others, Chris found a calling as a veterans’ benefits paralegal at Veterans Affairs Law, P.A., where he proudly helps and stands with his brothers and sisters in their continued fights with the VA.

With a wealth of real time experience, a passion to serve his brothers and sisters, the desire to see that the families of veterans are cared for beyond the grave, and an incredible attention to detail, Chris is uniquely capable at searching the service treatment records and military personnel records to help support every VA Claim.  His knowledge of command chronologies and history supplements his abilities and help serve all veterans, Nation-Wide.

Marina is a Sarasota Native who graduated from Riverview Highschool in 2013. She went on to get her associate in arts from Tallahassee Community College, in 2016. After college, Marina started her career working for the 12^th Judicial Circuit Court, alongside her mother, and Attorney Sterbinsky. After processing hundreds of felony records for the county of Sarasota, Marina went on to work for a Personal Injury firm here in town, but she knew that wasn’t enough for her full potential.

Marina was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work alongside Attorney Sterbinsky for a second time. Without hesitation, she took the job knowing what an amazing impact he and his team has on her local community and Veterans Nation-Wide. Marina, though not a Veteran, shares a deep compassion for those who fought and still do fight for our country.  Her attention to detail, ability to handle high volume caseloads, and impeccable organization allow this team to thrive in an area where the VA often falls short.

Marina loves the beach, football season, spending time with her family and friends, and balancing the harmony of her two other part-time jobs.