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Berry Law Pro

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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 Barbara
April 11, 2023
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I can’t say enough great things about Berry Law, but specifically David Ossian, my Case Manager and USMC Veteran. After years of feeling defeated by the VA, I was absolutely going to give up on my claim. It had been an emotional rollercoaster that I didn’t want to ride anymore. Dave and I sat down at a Marine Corps League event, and I told him of my issues with the VA. I explained that after 3 separate claims and being denied over the years, I just wasn’t up to the fight anymore. My claim was for PTSD/Depression/Anxiety from an unreported MST during my time in the Corps. Dave assured me he understood my apprehension, but asked me to put my trust in him, and Berry Law. He said he and I were going to fight this one last time, and they were going to do the work. They sure did. After what has felt like a lifetime of neglect from the VA, I received the news that my claim was finally at 100% total and permanent. Because of Dave’s hard work it was back dated to 2017. Thank you

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Joseph
April 11, 2023
Hired Law Firm

Berry Law Firm was recommended to me by a friend. Mr. Kroh did an outstanding job with getting results for my VA claim. I will recommend this law firm to anyone looking to file a claim or an appeal. I would like to thank Berry Law Firm, Mr. Kroh and Gabriella for working very hard to get the results which I've waitied for a long time to receive.

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by anonymous
April 11, 2023
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As a US Navy Veteran that served in the Desert Shield Desert Storm War, I have been dealing with several and long-life effects that negatively impact my life and my mental and physical health. After submitting a petition for compensation to the VA most of my disability benefits were denied and then approved for only 10 % disability, after doing my research I came across with Berry Law firm website and decided to contact them, Lawyer Thomas Kroh, and Gabriella helped with my claims, appealing the initial decision, helping and advising me every step of the way, keeping me informed of the process and carefully reviewing every decision made by the VA, not hesitating to go back and appeal a second and a third decision, fighting for me and my case. I would recommend any fellow veteran in need of expect legal advise to reach out to Berry Law firm they are extremely professional and caring, but most importantly is founded by another fellow veteran. I would rate Berry Law Firm and my team 10 s

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
April 11, 2023
Hired Attorney Rachel Nichole Collins

sólo quiero dar mi opinión acerca de el trabajo de la abogada Rachel Collins qué la verdad desde el momento en que me contacto con la compañía de abogados fueron Super amables y y cuando me contactan con la abogada a pesar de qué ella no sabe español siempre estuvo ahí muy atento a mis correos y mensajes y dándome los mejores consejos para que todo este caso saldrá bien para mí y y gracias a ella pude obtener el máximo de recompensa sobre mi accidente automovilístico y gracias a la compañía por ayudar a la gente que las aseguranza un veces no quieren pagar sus accidentes de sus clientes por eso estoy muy agradecido con la abogada por hacerme ganar el caso al máximo y por estar por estar siempre atenta de mis dudas y preguntas en cada momento

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Jeff
April 07, 2023
Hired Attorney Montana Blu Crow

Montana has done amazing legal work on my claims and has been such a great support person. Montana was there to encourage me to stay the course when I was feeling defeated by the C&P Exam process. Sign on with Montana, she will take care of you! When I contacted Berry Law and connected with Montana, I was rated at 40%. I now have a 100% TDIU rating.

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by anonymous
April 05, 2023
Hired Law Firm

I came to Berry Law because my VA claim was hitting a wall. Working with Berry Law relieved me of all that dark space I felt like I was confronting in my claim efforts. Now, when I have a question, it gets answered with information that relates to me personally, and that has made all the difference. The team I work with at Berry Law is more than professional—they take time and effort to find me the right answers, and more importantly, positive results. I went from a denied claim to 90% rating, and I still have one claim in progress; which was my original claim that the VA mis-evaluated, and which Berry Law helped to straighten out and fix its trajectory so we are now certain of a positive outcome. In all of this time working with Berry Law, my advocate was a Veteran and it was easy to feel assured that the right person and right team was on my side because he understood my fight. Thank you Berry Law.

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Morgan
April 04, 2023
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DON’T HESITATE! The moment the VA started screwing me over I called Barry Law Firm in Lincoln and it was the best decision. TJ Kroh and his team took care of everything and to help me prove to the VA that my conditions were Service connected. In two years, 95% of that waiting on the VA, TJ got me the last 30% I needed to get to 100%. If you’ve ever done VA math, you’ll understand how ridiculously difficult that is! Worth every penny!!!

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by James
April 02, 2023
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Hi, My name is James. I chose Berry Law to increase my VA Disability rating to 100%. I was partnered with Krystal Klicko in Lincoln. Her and her assistant were amazing. Kept me in the loop and helped me to file all the right paperwork. I chose Berry Law based on my own research and reviews I read of their amazing service. They were able to increase my rating to 100% in a short 6 months! Much faster than if I was relying on the VA alone to make this happen. With this increase, my life is set. Not only will I be receiving more compensation per month, but my wife, who has Type 1 Diabetes, will now have good healthcare from TriWest. We cant be any happier with the service and help we got from Berry Law and esp Krystal and her team! Thank you so much!!!!

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Harold
April 01, 2023
Hired Law Firm

Working with the Berry law firm, help me with my problems with my benefits. Sarah always kept in contact with me when any decisions was made on my behalf.

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Posted by Mark
March 31, 2023
Hired Attorney Jason Thomas

Jason was great. He explained the process in detail. He handled all the VA paperwork. He was responsive if I had questions and updated me regularly throughout the process. I cannot recommend him more.

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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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