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1363 reviews

215 South Main Street, Suite 206, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, U.S.A.

Personal Injury, Bicycle Accident, Bus Accident and 51 more

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About Berry Law

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.

 

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Berry Law got this award in 2021

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Veterans Benefits
Posted by Dylan
June 27, 2025
Hired Attorney Taylor Wikum

He does amazing work and does everything he legally can to help you reach whatever goal you have. If you have any questions you will always be contacted within 24 hours with an answer. Extremely know is his field of work.

Veterans Benefits
Posted by Scott
June 24, 2025
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Berry Law firm is the go to for any Vet looking for assistance on their case. Their professionalism and compassion is what I needed to help my case along. David, Tuesday, and Melissa were the best and I thank them from the bottom of my heart. I highly recommend Berry Law if you want results on your case. Thank you!

Veterans Benefits
Posted by Charles
June 23, 2025
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I approached Berry Law Firm in 2017 after trying to add several conditions to my rating. I found Berry Law Firm after an extensive internet search comparing several different agencies and law firms that claimed to help veterans. The fact that they were veterans helping veterans, and they knew the complex VA systems, is what sealed the decision to use them for help on my claims. I worked with Seth and Angela over the years, and they initially had several conditions added to my rating and appealed others that were not either complete or combined with other conditions erroneously. After several appeals and higher-level reviews my rating was finalized at 100% total and permanent and backdated several years to the initial filing. Seth and Angela worked with me and never gave up even when I was ready to. I highly recommend Berry Law Firm to anyone who is having trouble with the VA and complicated claims/rating system. Thank you, Seth, and everyone at Berry Law Firm for sticking with

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by anonymous
June 23, 2025
Hired Attorney Stephanie Costello

Berry Law came to assist when no one else would. I've been denied a claim for mental health from the VA over the past year with no service connection. Stephanie was immensely helpful in packaging all the evidence I've shown along with detailed arguments that got me to a second C&P exam which led to me getting the rating I deserve. U I definitely recommend Stephanie and Berry Law to assist you when all seems lost, very professional and will be looking to them for more help in the future.

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Gregg
June 23, 2025
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David Ossian was an outstanding asset in my struggles against the VA medical claim red tape. His knowledge and experience in dealing with the bureaucracy in place and how to overcome it was key in assisting me to get the results that we both knew were possible. He always was available to answer questions and give updates on the process. In fact on a few occasions he helped buoy my resolve at times it was faltering. I strongly recommend his services to anyone seeking assistance with the VA.

 
Automobile Accidents
Posted by Aaron
June 17, 2025
Hired Attorney Evan Daniel Stein

Evan was great to work with and always available to answer questions. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and fought hard to make sure I was properly compensated. I will highly recommend Berry Law Firm If I ever know of someone in need of their services.

Veterans Benefits
Posted by Alex
June 16, 2025
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Eric smith and his team at berry law were absolutely exceptional. They were very informing and helpful and always strived to get the max benefits you deserve. I cannot thank Eric smith and his team enough for getting me to where i deserved to be.

Veterans Benefits
Posted by Kenneth
June 10, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Sarah Hardy took the fight to the VA for me after years of frustration whereas it seemed they refused to look at my medical records from the VA Hospital Nashville where I was admitted 156 days after release from active duty and spent the next 3 months there with 3 life threatening events.

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Posted by Samuel
June 10, 2025
Hired Attorney Taylor Wikum

I can’t explain how much I really appreciate their service. My experience with them was life changing to say the least. I went through a rough time a few years ago hitting rock bottom. Worst moment where everything you can think of went wrong. Lost my job, divorce, car broken into and not drivable. A friend of mine reached out to me told me to contact them. When I did call them it only took a year and a few months for me to go from 0-100% P&T. Throughout the process I had my doubts thinking it would be impossible but every time I thought they were done my rating kept climbing. I showed up to my VA appointments and they just kept increasing my rating. They turned my life around. I bought my first house because of them. Don’t fight this alone. Taylor was there every step of the way for me and made this as easy as possible for me. Thank you Taylor Wikum.

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by anonymous
June 10, 2025
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I was recomended to Berry Law Firm from a buddy I deployed with and coincidentally another Marine worked there that we srlerved with. I was hoping this Marines leadership and tenacity had transferred well to his new career and it has. My case was handled professionally and the work was made as easy as it could be on my end. All the steps were explained thoroughly, questions answered, and updates given when possible. Highly recommend for anyone who is trying to obtain VA benefits they've earned.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 13
    • Bicycle Accident
    • Bus Accident
    • Car Accident
    • Catastrophic Injury
    • Child Injury
    • Dog Bite
    • Motorcycle Accident
    • Pedestrian Accident
    • Slip and Fall
    • Spinal Cord Injury
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Truck Accident
    • Wrongful Death

  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Accident
  • Agricultural Law 1
    • Farm Accidents
  • Food Products Liability 1
    • Food Poisoning
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability 1
    • Product Liability
  • Criminal Law 16
    • Criminal Defense
    • Asset Forfeiture
    • Drug Crimes
    • DUI
    • Federal Crimes
    • Felony Crimes
    • Gun Crimes
    • Military Crimes
    • Murder
    • Sex Crimes
    • Theft
    • Violent Crimes
    • Wire Fraud
    • Internet Crimes
    • Money Laundering
    • Identify Theft
  • Assault
  • Child Abuse and Neglect 1
    • Child Abuse
  • Family Law 1
    • Domestic Violence
  • White Collar Crime 2
    • White Collar Crimes
    • Embezzlement
  • RICO 1
    • RICO Violations
  • Taxation 1
    • Tax Fraud
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Fraud
  • Military Law 1
    • Veterans Law
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Veterans Appeals
  • Other 9
    • Arson
    • Conspiracy
    • Fraud
    • Human Trafficking
    • Juvenile Defense
    • School Expulsion
    • Title IX
    • Credit Card Fraud
    • Camp Lejeune Justice

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1965

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