Andrew Frank Branca is a licensed Massachusetts attorney with a legal practice focused exclusively on use-of-force cases (self-defense, defense of others, defense of property). Andrew began his practice of law in 1991, with an exclusive focus on use-of-force cases since 1998. Andrew holds a JD from the Hofstra University School of Law and a BA from the State University of New York at Binghamton. While fully licensed to represent clients directly, today Andrew’s practice (www.lawofselfdefense.com) focuses largely on providing expert consultation to criminal defense attorneys around the country. Those attorneys are lead counsel on cases in which their clients are facing criminal and/or civil for a use-of-force event, and Andrew acts to advise and consult to those attorneys on these cases. Andrew publishes and lectures extensively on use-of-force law in all 50 states, including more than a dozen published books, live and online full-day instruction courses, and scores of speaking engagements and public debates, including at the NRA Annual Meeting, the USCCA Expo, and prominent law schools such as UC Berkeley, Cornell Law School, and others. He is also a frequent public legal analyst and commentator on prominent use-of-force cases, covering such cases extensively on such forums as National Review, Legal Insurrection, National Public Radio, and elsewhere. Andrew has also been cited as a source of use-of-force legal expertise by The Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, and other news sources. He is also a co-host providing use-of-force legal insight on the Outdoor Channel’s television show The Best Defense. In addition to being a lawyer, Andrew is also a life-long member of the gun community. He started competitive shooting as a youth in small-bore rifle, qualifying for All-State competition in New York. Today Andrew is a Master-class competitor in the International Defensive Pistol Association, where he is member #13, having played a modest role in the founding of IDPA. Andrew is also a member of the Legal Advisory Board of the United States Concealed Carry Association, and a Benefactor-Life member of the National Rifle Association. He considers himself a Second Amendment absolutist, and believes that the Constitution merely acknowledges and protects an already existing Natural Right of self-defense. Education: State University of New York-Binghamton, BA, 1988; Hofstra University School of Law, JD, 1990 Licensed Jurisdictions: Massachusetts

John Freeman handles exclusively criminal cases and administrative matters related to criminal cases. John uses his extensive experience in criminal law to strategically and aggressively defend the rights and freedom of clients. John has represented individuals and corporate entities that are under investigation and/or formally charged with all types of federal and state crimes, to include firearm related matters. Mr. Freeman has extensive experience in all aspects of all types of felony and misdemeanor cases, including homicide, assault, self-defense, firearms, drug crimes, weapons, violent crimes, white collar crimes, corruption charges, computer crimes, sex crimes, immigration and international crimes, domestic violence, and other matters. He is experienced, strategic, and aggressive, and is determined to protect the rights and freedom of his clients. Before becoming a criminal defense attorney a decade ago, John Freeman spent seven years as a federal prosecutor in Detroit and has handled all aspects of the investigation, prosecution, trial, sentencing, and appeal of federal crimes. As a Fed, Mr. Freeman worked extensively with a vast array of federal, state, local, and Canadian law enforcement and intelligence agencies. During the three years immediately following the September 11, 2001, attacks, Mr. Freeman served as the Immigration and Border Coordinator for the Eastern District of Michigan’s Anti-Terrorism Task Force. He also handled a variety of federal criminal matters including murder, weapons and narcotics trafficking, immigration and international crime, official corruption, and white collar fraud. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Freeman served for seven years as a local prosecutor in the New York County District Attorney’s Office in Manhattan. While in New York, he handled a wide range of criminal cases, including murder, assault, narcotics, sexual assault, robbery, burglary, auto theft, domestic violence, weapons, welfare fraud, drunk driving, gang crime, and other violent and white collar crimes. If there is a name for it and it involves criminal allegations, the overwhelming odds are that Mr. Freeman has previously prosecuted or defended that type of case. Mr. Freeman believes that every person accused of a crime deserves a strong defense. With his exceptional investigative, interviewing, negotiating, writing, and trial skills, he will fight for your rights and your freedom.

Stephen E. Palmer is a trusted Columbus criminal defense attorney of more than 20 years. He has developed a distinctive approach to criminal defense work by making a sincere effort to know each of his clients on a personal level. Steve recognizes that no two cases are the same, and neither are his clients’ needs. He believes that criminal defense isn’t just about representing a client in court; it’s about helping clients craft solutions to their problems. Steve reaches solutions through careful contemplation of all facets of a client’s problems—not just the black and white legal issues. After more than 20 years counseling clients and countless jury trials, Steve is comfortable and capable of handling any matter inside (and outside) the courtroom. He draws upon his vast experience to find the right experts, investigators, and consultants to meet the needs of each individual case and client. And when confronted with problems outside his practice area, he can help find the right person for the job. He has an extensive referral network of attorneys who practice other areas of the law. Steve has been included in the Ohio Super Lawyers list for the last six years and was included in Columbus Business First’s 20 People to Know in 2014. He is also a long-standing member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Steve remains active in the Ohio State Bar Association, speaking regularly on various criminal defense topics, ranging from evidence, trial practice, ethics, and virtually any other area of criminal law. For the past 10 years, Steve has also provided the Columbus radio audience with legal input on several local morning radio shows. He currently appears weekly on the highly- rated morning show on 99.7 The Blitz. He has provided countless callers with legal (and non-legal) insight on a wide range of problems. He joined Eric J. Yavitch, in 1997 to form Yavitch & Palmer, located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Steve works in all aspects of criminal defense, from OVI/DUI charges to white collar crimes to child abuse and domestic violence. He has practiced in courts all over the State of Ohio and in federal courts in Ohio and elsewhere. He has provided consulting services for other attorneys involved in all types of criminal cases. And he is willing to travel to offer help to solve clients’ problems anywhere. In 1995, Steve earned his law degree, magna cum laude, from Capital University. While in law school, he began working in the criminal defense field as a clerk for R. William Meeks, a distinguished criminal attorney. Steve completed his undergraduate work at the College of Wooster where he participated in varsity football and track. He studied Anglo-legal history, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in History. Aside from law, Steve is an avid outdoorsman. He enjoys hunting, shooting, and virtually any other activity that puts him in touch with nature and the woods. With a background in construction, he also enjoys the quiet solitude of carpentry and woodworking. And when not in the courtroom, woods, or workshop, he enjoys classical guitar and continues with regular instruction and occasional performance.

Julie Tolek is a solo Firearms Compliance and Estate Planning attorney as well as a Family Law Mediator practicing in the Metrowest Boston, Massachusetts area. Right after swearing into the Massachusetts Bar in 2013, Julie founded her firm, Think Pink Law. Julie is also an Associate at Skylark Law and Mediation, PC. in Framingham. Her mission is to provide her clients with convenient access to the law by harnessing technology and keeping things real with a human touch, making the law less intimidating and more accessible. Julie believes in having conversations with – and listening – to her clients as opposed to lecturing law at them. Julie graduated from from Suffolk University in 2003 with a BS in Sociology and Criminology and received her J.D. from New England Law | Boston in 2013. Julie is a member of the Boston Bar Association and the MA Bar Association, and she is also licensed in the US Federal Court for the District of Massachusetts. Julie speaks on branding and entrepreneurship at various local and national conferences, and is on the Boston Bar Association and MCLE faculties. Ever present in social media, Julie has her own personal blog as well as a firm blog, and makes regular appearances on other legal and business blogs, including the American Bar Association Legal Technology Resource Center. Julie also produces short videos for her YouTube Channel, and is a marketing consultant for other entrepreneurial attorneys. When not writing or lawyering, you can find Julie at the gym or the sportman’s club, or stuffing her face somewhere, and definitely Facebooking about it. Find her online at www.thinkpinklaw.com (among other places).

Adam D. Turner is an attorney licensed to practice in the state of Indiana as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Adam graduated from Taylor University in 2005 and subsequently graduated from Regent University School of Law in 2008. Since beginning his law career, he has practiced in a variety of fields including extensive practice in civil litigation and criminal defense. He is a founding partner of Turner Valentine LLP and is a member of the Kosciusko County Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association. He is a recent graduate of the Leadership Development Academy for the Indiana State Bar Association. Currently Adam’s practice focuses on all areas of Firearms Law including Gun Trusts, Restoration of Rights, Carry Permit Appeals, Firearm Estate Planning & Probate, FFL Business Law, and 2nd Amendment Rights Advocacy. Adam is very active in his community, serves as a Deacon in his church, and sits on the Board for several community organizations. He resides in Winona Lake, Indiana and enjoys spending his free time there with his wife and two young daughters. They enjoy frequent trips to the playground, lake and zoo. Adam is also a lifetime member of the NRA, and enjoys spending time Friday afternoons and weekends at a variety of shooting ranges across the Midwest.