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5.0
1240 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
November 08, 2023
Hired Law Firm

Berry Law has had my VA appeal for 6 years now and I am still no closer to getting it completed. Communication is horrible there is no explanation as to why it is taking so long....I received the response that is just the VA...unacceptable. VA has acknowledged that many of my issues are service connected but they only give 0% rating or they refuse to increase my rating. When I questioned my attorney about this I received the response... There’s really nothing I can do except keep checking...I submit the appeals and draft the appeals. It’s on the VA to make a decision on your claims.

 
Government
Posted by anonymous
August 18, 2011
Hired Attorney John S. Berry

I retained him four years ago and only hear from him once or twice a year.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
September 09, 2021
Hired Attorney Michael J. Wilson

After going through a DUI case with Michael I highly regret hiring him. He lacks communication, brags about his years of being a lawyer yet the two times he needed to present he was unorganized not understanding the judge and being called out for it not to mention showed up late the second time. He didn’t talk through with the prosecutor about different options available and when I questioned what I could do he just kept saying he highly recommends probation when he knowingly only spoke about that option with the prosecutor. Life goes on and it is what it is. But if you want someone on time, professional, understanding, gives his all to each case. Don’t hire Michael. He’ll give an excuse that he has so many clients he can’t remember what your case is even about.

 
Response from Michael J. Wilson
Dear Anonymous , thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance, and we’ll try to do better in the future. Please reach out to Chad Collins COOC Concerns, or suggestions. Thank You
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Christopher
December 11, 2025
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I started with with an initial consultation and spoke to them briefly a couple of weeks later for confirmation of my experience with the VA. From April to October I didn’t hear back from them. When I started receiving paperwork from the VA I decided to call them for an explanation of the documents I received for my evaluations. I left messages that were not answered; I left emails that they didn’t reply to until it was too late. I missed evaluation appointments due to mix ups. I didn’t know that I’d be seeing different contractors for evaluations. When I spoke the VA I was told that the law firm received the same documents that I did and it was their responsibility to walk me through that process. When I complained via Google reviews they stopped representing me with my claims. 100% of their negative reviews were due to lack of communication. Instead of addressing the issues they just dropped me. They didn’t even send out emails saying happy Veterans Day. NEVER USE THIS LAW FIRM.

 
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
November 19, 2023
Hired Law Firm

Any firm that would hire Renee Mathis is a joke. She is a snake who steals children and money. She specializes in not returning call and lying to her clients. You’d be better off having a pile of dog poop represent you than Renee Mathis.

Veterans Benefits
Posted by Shaquon
January 29, 2024
Hired Attorney Stephanie Costello

We started off very poorly with her forgetting we had a appointment, then proceeded to argue with me. little to no updates or communication, 0 phone calls. I did win my case, but I cannot recommend this lawyer, but I would recommend berry law firm

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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

  • Additional Links

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5.0
1240 reviews

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

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