Attorney Lawlor Returns from Kosovo
We are very pleased to announce
that firm partner Andy Lawlor has returned home from a 16 month deployment with his National Guard unit
in Kosovo. Holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Andy serves as the
Brigade Judge Advocate for the 26th Brigade Combat Team which is located
at the Devens
Andy's brigade joined US Forces that have worked to stabilize the Balkans region since 1999, helping to move the countries that emerged from the former Yugoslavia from ethnic violence to self government. Kosovo has been the subject of a long-running political and territorial dispute between the Serbian government and Kosovo's ethnic Albanian population. Part of the peace keeping mission Andy was involved with was to provide a safe and secure environment for all people living in Kosovo. This involved conducting searches for illegal weapons, munitions, drugs and other contraband. US Forces also provide medical care to the population, help to rebuild Kosovo's infrastructure with road and bridge projects, and generally help to improve the economic opportunities for citizens living in Kosovo.
While in Kosovo, Andy served as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer and successfully prosecuted a number of courts-martial and administrative hearings. He also learned to speak the Albanian language and taught English classes to Kosovon Albanian high school students and young adults. For his service, Andy was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Kosovo Campaign Ribbon, the NATO Non-Article 5 Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Medal.
We are proud of Andy's service and are glad to have him back at work with Fedele and Murray.