With Scott Brokaw as your advocate, the Warrior Law Team® delivers unparalleled support informed by two decades of frontline international military relations experience.
Your International Military Relations Expert
Discover Scott Brokaw, J.D.
Scott Brokaw brings a remarkable career spanning over 23 years as a U.S. Army Europe and Africa International Relations Specialist to his role as Warrior Client™ Team Advocate. His expertise has been instrumental in negotiating the terms of U.S. Army presence in Poland and providing essential guidance to four separate U.S. Forces Liaison offices in Germany. Whether interfacing with Polish officials or conducting regular meetings with German State Governors and their cabinets, Scott Brokaw has consistently established himself as a trusted intermediary between U.S. military interests and host nation priorities.
He is recognized for his exceptional ability to navigate complex international military regulations and foster positive relationships with foreign officials, earning him a reputation as a skilled negotiator and strategic problem-solver. Scott Brokaw expertly balances diplomatic requirements with the practical needs of military personnel, ensuring transparent communication and positive outcomes for all parties. As a Warrior Client™ Team Advocate, he remains firmly committed to supporting service members facing legal challenges, bringing his unique perspective on international military operations to every case he handles.
The Military Lawyer You Can Rely On: Their Story
In His Own Words
“You raised your right hand—now he’s raising his voice for you.”
In this video, Scott Brokaw shares his distinguished career in international military relations and legal advocacy. Throughout his extensive career, Scott has facilitated cooperation between the U.S. Army and European partners across Germany and Poland. As Poland’s primary International Relations Specialist, he negotiated terms for U.S. presence, coordinated high-level engagements, and resolved complex issues for over 10,000 U.S. Army personnel stationed abroad. His deep understanding of European military culture and diplomatic protocols ensures service members’ unique challenges are fully addressed.
Beyond his international relations expertise, Scott Brokaw brings formal legal training as a Juris Doctor graduate and multilingual fluency to the Warrior Law Team®. This combination of legal acumen and cultural intelligence uniquely positions him to assist service members facing complex issues that span jurisdictional boundaries. As a strategic problem-solver who has successfully managed transatlantic military-civilian relationships for over two decades, Scott Brokaw consistently prioritizes the well-being of the service members whose interests he now champions through legal advocacy.
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Professional Career Synopsis
Diplomatic Expertise Meets Legal Advocacy:
Your International Military Champion
As a Warrior Client™ Team Advocate, Scott Brokaw delivers exceptional support to service members navigating the complexities of international military legal challenges. From cross-cultural misunderstandings to host nation investigations, he brings unique insight into foreign military relations, combining diplomatic finesse with practical experience. His distinguished career spans major European bases and high-level diplomatic engagements, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of the nuances affecting service members stationed abroad. Whether facing career-threatening issues overseas or reintegration challenges, he approaches each case with cultural sensitivity and a determined commitment to achieving favorable outcomes.
As an integral part of the Warrior Law Team®, Scott Brokaw is the primary point of contact for Warrior Clients™, ensuring they feel heard and supported throughout their legal journey. He establishes trust and rapport by drawing on his international background and former service as an enlisted U.S. Air Force crash rescue firefighter to genuinely understand their unique circumstances. When military careers and reputations are at stake in foreign environments, Scott stands as your constant advocate—a formidable strategist whose expertise in military-diplomatic relations transforms complex international challenges into manageable legal pathways. His commitment to your defense remains steadfast, and he is a dedicated advocate firmly positioned at your side no matter where your service takes you.
Defending America’s Warriors Worldwide.
You Defend the Nation – We Defend YOU.
Early Life and Education
Building the Foundation for
International Excellence
Born and raised in central Illinois, Scott Brokaw’s formative years in America’s heartland instilled in him the values of hard work, integrity, and service to others that would define his entire career. His move to the Houston, Texas area at age 17 marked the beginning of his journey toward military service and international diplomacy. The decision to enlist in the United States Air Force immediately after high school demonstrated his early commitment to serving his country and protecting others, values that were further reinforced through his demanding training and service as a crash rescue firefighter.
His pursuit of higher education, culminating in his enrollment at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas, reflected his determination to combine his military experience with legal expertise to better serve military personnel. Law school provided him with the analytical skills and legal knowledge necessary to navigate complex international agreements and military regulations, while his prior military service gave him practical understanding of the challenges facing service members. This unique combination of enlisted military experience and formal legal education positioned him perfectly for his future role in international military relations and his current work as a Warrior Advocate™, where he can draw upon both his legal training and his personal understanding of military life to provide exceptional support to service members facing legal challenges.
Military Career
From Air Force Firefighter to
Army International Relations Pioneer
Scott Brokaw’s military career began with his service as an enlisted crash rescue firefighter in the U.S. Air Force, where he developed the courage, quick-thinking abilities, and dedication to saving lives that would characterize his entire professional journey. His responsibilities included rescuing pilots from crashed aircraft, conducting structural firefighting operations, and serving on rescue squads as a first responder to medical emergencies—roles that required split-second decision-making under extreme pressure and unwavering commitment to protecting others. This foundational military experience provided him with intimate knowledge of enlisted life and the unique challenges facing service members at every level of the military hierarchy.
His transition to the U.S. Army marked the beginning of an extraordinary 23-year career in international military relations that would take him across Europe and position him as one of America’s foremost experts in military diplomacy. Starting as a G5 for civil military affairs, he progressed through increasingly responsible positions that required him to interface directly with foreign governments, negotiate complex international agreements, and ensure the welfare of thousands of American military personnel stationed overseas. His establishment of liaison offices in both Germany and Poland, along with his direct involvement in implementing the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), demonstrated his exceptional ability to balance American military interests with host nation concerns while always prioritizing the welfare and legal protection of U.S. service members under his purview.
From the Battlefield to the Courtroom
Translating Diplomatic Excellence
into Legal Advocacy
Scott Brokaw’s transition from international military relations to legal advocacy represents a natural evolution of his lifelong commitment to protecting and serving military personnel. His 23 years of experience working extensively with German and Polish governments under the Status of Forces Agreement provided him with unparalleled understanding of the complex legal and diplomatic framework governing U.S. military operations overseas. This experience, combined with his formal legal training and multilingual capabilities, uniquely positions him to assist service members facing legal challenges that involve international jurisdictions or cross-cultural complications.
His work establishing liaison offices and managing relationships with foreign governments has given him exceptional insights into how legal issues can escalate or be resolved through proper diplomatic channels and cultural understanding. As a Warrior Advocate™, Scott brings this same level of dedication and cultural sensitivity that he demonstrated while creating better conditions for soldiers throughout Europe. His experience managing high-level engagements with state governors and government officials, combined with his understanding of both U.S. military law and foreign legal systems, enables him to provide comprehensive support to Warrior Clients™ facing complex international legal challenges that few other advocates could navigate effectively.
Guiding Philosophy and Principles
Service Above Self:
A Lifetime Commitment to Military Personnel
Scott Brokaw’s approach to legal advocacy is fundamentally grounded in his lifelong dedication to improving conditions and protecting the interests of military personnel wherever they serve. His philosophy, developed through decades of international military service, centers on the understanding that effective advocacy requires not just legal knowledge, but deep cultural awareness, diplomatic sensitivity, and genuine commitment to the welfare of those who serve our nation. Having spent his entire career working to create better conditions for soldiers stationed in foreign countries, he brings this same passion and dedication to his role as a Warrior Advocate™.
His guiding principle of “service above self” reflects his belief that every service member deserves skilled, culturally informed representation that takes into account the unique challenges of military life, especially in international assignments. Scott’s experience negotiating with foreign governments and managing complex diplomatic relationships has taught him that successful advocacy often requires understanding not just the legal issues at stake, but the broader cultural and diplomatic context in which those issues arise. This comprehensive approach to advocacy ensures that every Warrior Client™ receives representation that is both legally sound and strategically informed by international expertise.
Awards, Recognitions, and Volunteerism
Distinguished Service Across
Two Branches and Three Decades
Throughout his remarkable military career, Scott Brokaw has earned recognition for his exceptional service spanning both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to excellence across multiple military specialties. His service as an Air Force crash rescue firefighter earned him recognition for his life-saving abilities and dedication to protecting fellow service members in emergency situations. His subsequent 23-year career with the U.S. Army in international relations brought him numerous commendations for his exceptional diplomatic skills and his success in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with foreign governments while protecting American military interests.
His achievement in establishing the first-ever U.S. Army liaison office in Poland represents a historic milestone in U.S.-Polish military relations and demonstrates his exceptional ability to build trust and cooperation across cultural and linguistic boundaries. His work with multiple German state governments, including regular meetings with governors and their cabinets, earned him recognition as one of the Army’s most skilled international relations specialists. Beyond his official duties, Scott has consistently volunteered his time and expertise to support military families and service members facing challenges in foreign assignments, understanding that military service affects not just individuals but entire families who must adapt to life in foreign countries.
Testimonials, Outcomes, and Impact
Creating Better Conditions for
Service Members Worldwide
Scott Brokaw’s exceptional reputation throughout the U.S. military and among foreign government officials reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence and his genuine dedication to improving conditions for American military personnel stationed overseas. German and Polish government officials consistently praised his diplomatic skills, cultural sensitivity, and ability to find mutually beneficial solutions to complex international issues affecting military operations. His colleagues throughout the U.S. Army recognize him as an innovative problem-solver who consistently put the welfare of service members first while maintaining the highest standards of diplomatic professionalism.
Military commanders and service members who worked with Scott throughout his career consistently describe him as an advocate who genuinely understood their challenges and fought tirelessly to improve their living and working conditions in foreign assignments. His success in negotiating favorable terms for U.S. military presence and operations in multiple countries demonstrates his exceptional ability to balance competing interests while always prioritizing the welfare of American service members and their families. The trust placed in him by senior military leaders to establish new diplomatic relationships and manage critical international agreements reflects their confidence in his integrity, competence, and unwavering commitment to military personnel.
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15-Minute Introductory Consultation with a Warrior Advocate™
During this 15-minute introductory consultation, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with one of our experienced Warrior Advocates™. We’ll briefly discuss your legal concerns, answer any initial questions, and outline how The Law Office of Will M. Helixon can assist in protecting your rights and securing your future. This quick consultation is designed to help us understand your needs and determine the best next steps for your case. Schedule your free consultation today and take the first step toward safeguarding your career.