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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 anonymous
January 19, 2026
Hired Law Firm

The best experience!!! Very professional !!! Run don't walk if you walk to Barry Law to get assistance with your VA claim. Each person that I communicated with was very pleasant ,efficient, and professional. I was updated every step along the way. The process was so quick . I filed my claim and in no time the ball was rolling with my appointments. They stayed in contact with me on a regular with emails and texts.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by Betty
January 19, 2026
Hired Attorney Rachel Nichole Collins

This Lawyer was recommended by a previous client she couldn’t speak highly enough about her so we had a phone interview right away I knew she was the one to go with I was on vacation in Omaha when the accident happened But Rachel stayed on the case working diligently to resolve the settlement stayed in contact through emails calls and text worked tirelessly to get get all medical documentation from multiple places I highly recommend her Rachel has a beautiful personality kind and considerate just all around great experience

 
Personal Injury
Posted by JanLee
January 18, 2026
Hired Attorney Carey Collingham

Mr. Collingham took our case at the lowest time in our lives. Even with those odds, I always felt valued, respected, heard and kept up to date on the case status I cannot say enough great things about Mr. Collingham's integrity, compassion and honesty. He stands by doing the right thing. Something hard to find in this world. He continues to remain a valued and trusted person I can turn to for advice and has continued to try and help when possible, despite no longer being my attorney. He means what he says and genuinely cares how we are doing in the aftermath of a tradgedy! Thank you Carey and Berry Law for all you have done for me and my family!

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Tracy
January 17, 2026
Hired Law Firm

David Hoeser with Berry Law made the process of applying for VA disability for my husband easy and painless. The communication during the whole process was outstanding and David and team always kept us up to date on the status of the claim. He was highly recommended by our financial advisor at Allen Capital Group.

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Posted by Albert
January 17, 2026
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After 20 years of red tape and obstruction when I was finally able to get a claim filed the VA sent me 38 pages of denial. No one was willing or able to help and I had given up all hope. Jennifer Collier from Berry Law Firm took my case with limited time to get my appeal in. She showed the VA the error of their ways in just one appeal and I went from zero with no hope on the verge of homelessness to one hundred percent and free from worry. I can't put a price on what she has done for me.

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Howard
January 11, 2026
Hired Law Firm

My attorney, Eric Smith, recently won a remand at USCAVC. He went well beyond what any attorney has done in the past. Eric had to sort through some lengthy attachments/files that I sent him early on. He then made sense of an appeal that would be very challenging, complicated, a C-file that was beyond bloated, numerous procedural issues... and managed to revive a claim that was basically DITWA: Dead In The Water. VA Board Of Appeals will have the remand in the not-too-distant future. What they do is anyone's guess. Basically the Board has been a rubber stamp for VA, but I'm optimistic. Thanks to Eric, we're on solid ground. Berry Law helped me with an earlier claim for hearing loss; and now I have a legitimate shot at a retroactive award going back to 1969. No matter what the Board does or, more likely, fails to do... I can't say enough about how compassionate, how professional, how incredibly helpful Eric has been. Berry Law is very good at what they do. Eric is one of the best!

 
Appellate Practice
Posted by Milton
January 10, 2026
Hired Attorney Jamie Bell

I am very pleased and humbled to say that Jamie Bell really fights for veterans rights no matter how elusive those rights could be. Her hands on experience with veterans are definitely second to none and I would highly recommend her for my fellow veterans for any and all matters dealing with veterans rights and benefits. She was and is a welcome representative for me and I recommend her highly for all veterans. Respectfully Submitted.

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Daniel
January 09, 2026
Hired Attorney Taylor Wikum

Taylor and team did a fantastic job with my VA claim. I had been denied on a few serious issues, and I received prompt and thorough service resulting in a 100% rating. I without a doubt highly recommend Taylor.

Veterans Benefits
Posted by Justin
January 09, 2026
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I had an outstanding experience working with Berry Law on my VA claims. From the start, their team demonstrated professionalism and dedication. My case manager, Andrew DeLong, and legal assistants like Avery Dorton, Kathleen Warwick, and Angela Kratzer kept me informed at every step, whether it was submitting appeals like Form 0995 and 0996 or guiding me through rating decisions and supplemental claims. They were prompt in answering questions, provided clear instructions, and ensured I understood the process. Their attention to detail and commitment to veterans’ rights gave me confidence throughout. Even billing was transparent and easy to manage online. Berry Law truly cares about veterans, and their expertise helped me secure favorable outcomes. If you need a firm that combines knowledge, responsiveness, and genuine support, I highly recommend Berry Law.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by Floricel
January 09, 2026
Hired Attorney Mykaylan Burner

It was stressful, trying to choose the right attorney, but we are glad we made the right choice with Berry Law. Mykaylan took our case, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. She was very kind and understanding of our situation, especially not knowing what we were doing. She took the time to explain to us the process and guided us all the way. She was very responsive, which made the process a lot smoother. I would definitely come back and ask for Mykaylan in the future.

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

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