Committed trial attorneys with over 240+ years of combined legal experience. Fighting for our clients’ rights since 1965.
Berry Law, established in 1965 by John Stevens Berry,
Sr., has evolved from its roots in criminal defense to become a comprehensive
legal service provider. With a team of attorneys who collectively have over 240
years of experience, the firm offers specific skills across a wide range of
legal areas. While originally focused on criminal defense, Berry Law has
expanded its practice to include personal injury law, serving clients in both
federal cases nationwide and state cases in Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, and
Illinois.
A significant part of Berry Law's practice is dedicated to Military Law,
representing veterans across all 50 states. The firm’s commitment to serving
the needs of veterans is evident in their robust Veterans Disability practice,
which is integral to their mission of supporting the nation’s servicemembers.
Berry Law remains a trusted legal resource in Lincoln and Omaha, providing
personalized attention to individual needs.
This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.
AV Preeminent Peer Rated
This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Avvo Client's Choice
This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.
About Awards
Client Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity
and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.
Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Berry Law got this award in 2021
Martindale Peer Awards
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him
or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Berry Law got this award in 2021
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Awards
Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A,
publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.
Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
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Veterans Benefits
Posted by Michael
July 25, 2022
Hired Law Firm
Working with Berry Law was painless and efficient. They got me a higher rating than I thought possible. Montana Crow and her staff took care of everything and responded to my questions in a timely manner throughout the process. I highly recommend any veteran struggling with the disability claim process to contact them.
Response from Berry Law
July 25, 2022
Thank you for your 5-star review for Montana and her team. They fight hard to get veterans the benefits they deserve!
Once David started my case things moves quickly. Him and his staff were very responsive to my questions. Great people to work with.
Response from David Edwin Hoeser
July 25, 2022
Thank you for leaving me a 5-star review!
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Dale
July 23, 2022
Hired Law Firm
David Ossian and his team are wonderful to work with and have done a great job. Easy to work with, professional and knowledgeable. A veteran couldn't ask for more!
Response from Berry Law
July 23, 2022
Thank you for taking time to leave a 5-star review for David Ossian and Berry Law!
They are warriors in fighting for you. I was using another veteran for profit agency prior to Berry Law Firm, they couldn’t get it done. Mr. Hoeser stepped in and after about a year of hard work, the VA agreed to my claims. I tell all friends that are veterans to get in touch with Berry Law Firm.
Response from David Edwin Hoeser
July 22, 2022
Thank you for leaving me a 5-star review and recommending me to others!
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Charles
July 21, 2022
Hired Law Firm
Great Law Firm! Helped get my dad what he deserved from the VA. I would recommend these people to friends and family.
Response from Berry Law
July 21, 2022
Thank you for leaving a 5-star review and recommending us to others.
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Ted
July 20, 2022
Hired Law Firm
There aren’t enough words to describe the experience we had with this attorney. She was so very professional and determined to get the job done for me. She was so very good about following up on things and returning phone calls and keeping me informed of how things we going. I truly trusted her. I so very much appreciate everything she did for for me
I'm very grateful to be a client of Stephanie Costello and the Berry Law Firm. They have worked professionally and diligently to ensure that I got the benefits that I deserved. Their hard work and experience has given me the peace of mind that have been waiting on for years.
Response from Stephanie Costello
July 20, 2022
I appreciate you leaving me a 5-star review!
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Daniel
July 13, 2022
Hired Law Firm
My attorney David and his team were outstanding in the handling of my case. I was always kept up to date of the status and I was notified as soon as a decision was made. I tried using other organizations and attorneys but they eithier ststed they could not help or assist. Since there was no back pay I was not charged one cent. Its folks like David and his team that made it worth serving my 20 years. Thanks David and your team.
Thank you for leaving a 5-star review for David and Berry Law.
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Nicholas
July 13, 2022
Hired Law Firm
David ocean the name alone says it all! That man has given his family, life, an everything to the dedication to veterans an their families even in occasions before his own! The man is a warrior! He was by my side through my hole case an Is still continually to fight for more for me! I truly can’t express my gratitude towards him an all of Barry’s law firm! Y’all are not just lawyers an people in a office in nice suites yiur family! Thank you all so much! Semper Fi. An just to prove I wrote this an not my girlfriend because I’m horrible at typing GO BEAVES! Cubs suck!
Thank you for leaving a great review for David Ossian and Berry Law. We agree that David is a warrior and fights for each and every one of his clients.
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Roy
July 12, 2022
Hired Law Firm
Seth Chambers was probably the best client advocate that I could have drawn. He was knowledgeable on every aspect of my appeal.
Response from Berry Law
July 12, 2022
Thank you for your 5-star review. Seth's a former Marine, so he's always willing to take up the fight for the benefits you earned!
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