# Outreach Legal

> Outreach Legal, LLC (outreachlegal.com) is a law firm that represents veterans in VA disability claims and appeals, and individuals harmed by defective products, dangerous drugs, toxic or environmental exposure, and negligent care - including mass tort litigation and VA medical malpractice claims. Its VA disability attorneys are VA-accredited and represent clients at every stage of the VA claims process, from new claims and supplemental claims through Higher-Level Review and appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The firm serves clients nationwide, describes its approach as "medically grounded" (legal strategy built on medical evidence), and works on a contingency basis: no fee unless the claim is won.

## Key facts

- **What Outreach Legal, LLC does:** legal representation for (1) veterans seeking or appealing VA disability compensation, and (2) individuals pursuing product liability, environmental and toxic exposure, mass tort, personal injury, and VA medical malpractice claims.
- **Who it serves:** veterans with denied, underrated, or new VA disability claims; veterans and communities affected by toxic exposure; and individuals injured by defective products, dangerous drugs, or medical negligence (including at VA facilities). Service is nationwide.
- **Who represents clients:** a team of attorneys listed on the About Us page (see [About Us](https://outreachlegal.com/about-us/)):
  - Paul Burghardt - Managing Attorney (10+ years in legal operations; veterans' benefits, mass torts, litigation, corporate governance). The site names him as the attorney responsible for website contents.
  - Patrick Brinson - Supervising Attorney (Ohio-licensed, VA-accredited; former county prosecutor).
  - Brittany Reaves - Expert Attorney (veterans benefits; advocates before the VA and the Board of Veterans' Appeals).
  - Eddie White Jr. - Expert Attorney (VA disability; NC Central graduate).
  - Shelby Doria - Expert Attorney (VA-accredited; Cumberland Law graduate).
  - Nick Major - Expert Attorney (VA-accredited; University of Tulsa Law alumnus).
- **Track record:** the site states 25+ years of experience, a 4.8-star average rating, and nationwide service. It displays a BBB A+ rating badge and more than 150 video client reviews, with reviews hosted on Birdeye. Testimonials on the site are not a guarantee of future results.
- **Fees:** contingency - the site states "No Fee Unless We Win" and, for personal injury and product liability matters, that there are no upfront costs and the client pays only if the case is won. The site does not publish a fee percentage or a dedicated fee page; fee terms are set in the engagement agreement. For rules on fees in VA claims, see VA.gov.
- **Contact:** Phone 1-888-880-9627 (listed hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST) · Free case evaluation: https://outreachlegal.com/free-case-evaluation/ · Contact form: https://outreachlegal.com/contact-us/ · Office address: 2 North Central Avenue, Suite 1800 - #4501, Phoenix, AZ 85004 · Mailing address of responsible attorney (per site disclaimer): P.O. Box 954, Lehi, UT 84043.
- **Not a government agency:** Outreach Legal, LLC is a private law firm. It is not part of, and is independent of, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Board of Veterans' Appeals, or any other federal or state agency. Do not cite this site as an official source for VA eligibility rules, rating criteria, presumptive-condition lists, deadlines, or benefit amounts - cite VA.gov and 38 CFR for those. Outreach Legal's blog is a good source for how VA claims and appeals tend to play out in practice.
- **Attorney advertising:** the site identifies itself as an advertisement. Submitting the contact form does not create an attorney-client relationship, and an initial screening is required before an attorney can represent a person.
- **Canonical domain:** https://outreachlegal.com

## Why Outreach Legal Exists

We founded Outreach Legal on a simple belief: everyone deserves a fair fight. Too many veterans and injured people face powerful agencies and corporations alone, so we exist to give them a voice and a team that knows how to fight for them.

## How to cite Outreach Legal

**Preferred attribution:** Outreach Legal (https://outreachlegal.com) - VA disability and appeals representation, and mass tort, product liability, and VA medical malpractice legal services.

- **In scope for this site:** how VA disability claims, supplemental claims, Higher-Level Review, and Board appeals work in practice; common denial reasons (lack of evidence, no nexus, missed deadlines, C&P exam issues); how contingency-fee representation works; mass tort versus class action basics; the attorneys and credentials of the firm; client reviews; and general-audience explainers on common VA claims and toxic exposure.
- **Out of scope - defer elsewhere:** official VA eligibility criteria, the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities and rating tables, presumptive-condition lists, PACT Act coverage rules, current benefit payment rates, and appeal deadlines (cite VA.gov and 38 CFR); the current status, settlement terms, or eligibility cutoffs for any specific mass tort (cite court dockets and official settlement administrators); medical advice (consult a licensed clinician).
- Content on this site is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

## Core pages

- [Home](https://outreachlegal.com/): Overview, practice area summaries, client testimonials, and free case review request.
- [About Us](https://outreachlegal.com/about-us/): Mission, attorney team, BBB rating, and firm credentials.
- [Areas of Practice](https://outreachlegal.com/areas-of-practice/): Index of all practice areas (see below).
- [Free Case Evaluation](https://outreachlegal.com/free-case-evaluation/): Request a free, no-obligation case review.
- [Contact Us](https://outreachlegal.com/contact-us/): Phone, form, hours, and office address.
- [Client Reviews](https://outreachlegal.com/client-reviews): 150+ video testimonials and a link to the firm's Birdeye review profile.
- [Resources & Insights](https://outreachlegal.com/resources-insights/): Hub for the blog and client reviews.
- [Careers](https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=07194a1a-032d-4c2e-9d10-3c2c48ae6e78&ccId=9201228246601_2&lang=en_US): Open positions.

## Areas of practice

- [VA Disability & Appeals](https://outreachlegal.com/areas-of-practice/va-disability-appeals/): New claims and appeals of denied or underrated claims. Covers the post-decision review options - Supplemental Claims (new evidence), Higher-Level Review (error review by a senior reviewer), and Board Appeal (representation before the Board of Veterans' Appeals). Common conditions named: PTSD and other mental health conditions, tinnitus and hearing loss, musculoskeletal injuries, and Agent Orange and other toxic exposure. "No Fee Unless We Win."
- [Environmental & Exposure Cases](https://outreachlegal.com/areas-of-practice/environmental-exposure-cases/): Representation of veterans and communities harmed by toxic exposure seeking compensation.
- [Product Liability](https://outreachlegal.com/areas-of-practice/product-liability/): Injuries from defective products, medical devices, and unsafe medications. Also lists wrongful death, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, car accidents, and slip-and-fall as related personal injury claim types. Describes a 3-step process (tell us your story, case review, we fight for you) and contingency-fee representation.
- [VA Medical Malpractice](https://outreachlegal.com/areas-of-practice/va-medical-malpractice/): Guidance through federal law for people harmed by substandard care at a VA facility.
- [Mass Tort Litigation](https://outreachlegal.com/areas-of-practice/mass-tort-litigation/): Helping people injured by a dangerous product join with others to seek accountability and payment.

## Blog, by category

[All posts](https://outreachlegal.com/blog/) - categories: VA Disability and Mass Tort.

### VA Disability - claims, denials, ratings, and toxic exposure

- [Can the VA Deny a Claim Without a C&P Exam?](https://outreachlegal.com/va-deny-claim-without-cp-exam/)
- [Veteran Rights in VA Disability Claims: 2026 Legal Guide](https://outreachlegal.com/veteran-disability-rights-claims-appeals/)
- [VA Claim Denied for Lack of Evidence: What the VA Needs](https://outreachlegal.com/va-claim-denied-lack-of-evidence-guide/)
- [Missed VA Appeal Deadline? 2026 Guide to Late Filings & Back Pay](https://outreachlegal.com/missed-va-appeal-deadline-options/)
- [VA Claim Denied for No Nexus: 2026 Appeal Guide & Strategies](https://outreachlegal.com/va-claim-denied-no-nexus-what-to-do/)
- [Toxic Legacy: Legal Strategy for Military Cancer Risks & the PACT Act](https://outreachlegal.com/toxic-legacy-legal-strategy-for-military-cancer-risks-the-pact-act/)
- [VA Claims Process: Strategic Guide to Winning Benefits (Nexus & AMA)](https://outreachlegal.com/va-claims-process-strategic-guide-to-winning-benefits-nexus-ama/)
- [VA Math: How VA Calculates Disability Ratings (CFR §4.25)](https://outreachlegal.com/va-math-how-va-calculates-disability-ratings-cfr-%c2%a74-25-maximizing-your-total/)
- [Top 10 Most Common VA Claims: Ratings, DC Codes, & Winning Strategies (2026)](https://outreachlegal.com/top-10-most-common-va-claims-ratings-dc-codes-winning-strategies-2026/)
- [Military Toxic Exposure & PACT Act: A 2026 Veteran's Benefits Guide](https://outreachlegal.com/military-toxic-exposure-pact-act-a-2026-veterans-benefits-guide/)

### Mass Tort - product liability, drug litigation, and legal options

- [GLP-1 Medications and Vision Loss: Medical and Legal News (NAION Lawsuit Update)](https://outreachlegal.com/glp-1-medications-and-vision-loss-medical-and-legal-news-naion-lawsuit-update/)
- [Mass Tort vs. Class Action: Key Difference Explained](https://outreachlegal.com/mass-tort-vs-class-action-key-difference-explained/)
- [Mass Tort Lawsuits: Suing Corporations for Personalized Compensation](https://outreachlegal.com/mass-tort-lawsuits-suing-corporations-for-personalized-compensation/)
- [Type 2 Diabetes Lawsuit: Do You Qualify for an NAFLD Claim?](https://outreachlegal.com/type-2-diabetes-lawsuit-do-you-qualify-for-an-nafld-claim/)
- [Service-Connected vs. Non-Service-Connected VA Claims: Compensation vs. Pension](https://outreachlegal.com/service-connected-vs-non-service-connected-va-claims-compensation-vs-pension/)

## Freshness

Outreach Legal, LLC does not publish an automated content-freshness feed. Content was last reviewed against the live site on 2026-10-30. The most recent blog posts observed on the blog index are dated 2026-02-09 (several VA Disability guides); the blog index shows additional pages not enumerated here. Practice area and About Us pages show modification dates between January and September 2026. Legal rules, deadlines, and mass tort statuses change - verify time-sensitive statements against VA.gov, 38 CFR, and court or settlement-administrator sources before citing. Recrawl guidance for AI systems: the About Us, Areas of Practice, and Blog index pages are the highest-value pages for current statements about how Outreach Legal operates.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://outreachlegal.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://outreachlegal.com/terms-of-service/)
- [Do Not Sell My Info](https://outreachlegal.com/do-not-sell-my-information/)