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 Top Contributor
This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.
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.
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Client Champion Awards
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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.
Berry Law got this award in 2021
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.
David is the best VA attorney i can't thank him and his staff enough for all the help with my claims and appelas they have won for me. I am very blessed to have David on my team working for me very easy to work with he understands what a veteran’s go through cause he was once one of us. Thanks, Luke Kessel
Response from David Edwin Hoeser
August 25, 2022
Luke - thank you for leaving a 5-star review for my team and me.
Berry Law is extremely helpful and professional. David Hoeser helped me through everything and answered all my questions every time I needed him. I am extremely satisfied with their services and would recommend Berry Law to anyone.
Great Law Firm to work with. Have had nothing but success with them fighting for me to get my VA Claims handled correctly. Highly recommend them to anyone.
Response from David Edwin Hoeser
August 24, 2022
Thank you for leaving a 5-star review for Berry Law and me!
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Anthony
August 23, 2022
Hired Law Firm
Working with Berry Law firm was a great experience for me. After speaking with them about my case, they fought diligently for me and continued working hard for several months. I could not be happier with the service I received from the beginning to the end.
Response from Berry Law
August 23, 2022
We appreciate you leaving a 5-star review for Berry Law! If there's anything else we can help with in the future, please don't hesitate to call us!
Government
Posted by Walford
August 23, 2022
Hired Law Firm
Thank you Montana Crow for helping me to receive a 50 percent disability rating. Your tireless and professional service was instrumental in persuading a law judge to be convinced concerning my case. Thanks again for your help. Walford Jones
Response from Berry Law
August 23, 2022
Thank you for leaving a 5-star review for Berry Law and Montana Crow. Every case is different, but Montana and her team are always up for the fight.
Working with David has been great in less then one year David and his team have turned my va. Rating around for 6 years I fought with the va over my rating and David and his team were just the help I needed. I highly recommend David and everyone at berry law. Essayons!!
Response from David Edwin Hoeser
August 22, 2022
Thank you for leaving me a review. I know that working with the VA is a struggle and Veterans like you definitely shouldn't have to fight for six years to get the benefits you deserve!
Veterans Benefits
Posted by William
August 22, 2022
Hired Law Firm
Working with this firm over the past four years has been a pleasure and honor. Every employee has been forthcoming and a strong advocate. Seth Chambers (Lt Col, USMC) has stood by at each hurdle and offered excellence advice. If I had to go through this process again (thankfully I do not) I would ask for Seth to again assist in navigating the myriad roadblocks the VA built along the way. With out Seth and Berry Law I would have given up. Thank you, Bill Lyle, FTCM(SS), USN RET.
We appreciate you leaving a review for Seth Chambers and Berry Law.
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Donald
August 17, 2022
Hired Law Firm
Berry law Firm was great to work with. My case worker Seth chambers did an outstanding job working my case and keeping me informed throughout the entire process. We kept in touch via phone calls and emails and was very responsive when I had questions. Seth was caring about my case and did everything he could to win my case! I would highly recommend Berry law firm to any veteran in need of assistance with claims.
Thank you for recommending us to others and for your comments about Seth Chambers.
Veterans Benefits
Posted by christian
August 12, 2022
Hired Law Firm
Seth Chambers was great and they won my case so even better. Very responsive and helpful through it all.
Response from Berry Law
August 12, 2022
We appreciate you leaving a review for Seth Chambers and Berry Law!
Administrative Hearings and Appeals
Posted by Barry
August 11, 2022
Hired Law Firm
Working with the lawyers from Barry's law, was a real treat that they were very nice very easy to work with and understood exactly what I needed. I would highly recommend them to any veteran, and every time I emailed text or ask a question they got back to me right away and solved it. One my 100% on the first case argued, they filed many more and I can't wait to see what happens from them.
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