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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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Personal Injury
Posted by Orbin
August 24, 2025
Hired Attorney Rachel Nichole Collins

Yo Orbin Alvarez Martinez hago constar mi experiencia con la abogada rachell Collin’s fue excelente y maravilloso ella siempre estuvo al pendiente de mí ella también me ayudó mucho mentalmente cuando yo no tenía esperanza ella siempre fue muy amable conmigo y profesionalmente y me consiguió lo que me correspondía por eso hoy y siempre voy a estar agradecido por la representación legal de mi abogada Rachel collins muchas gracias 🙏🏽

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
August 22, 2025
Hired Attorney Carey Collingham

I have never met a more compassionate professional than Carey Collingham. The gentleman made me feel like we were family. He was responsive and detailed. He was knowledgeable and organized. He made us feel like everything would be alright. I would highly recommend Berry Law, and Carey Collingham anytime. Their services cannot be overstated.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by Nayeli
August 22, 2025
Hired Attorney Rachel Nichole Collins

From the very first phone call with Rachel at Berry Law, I knew we would be in good hands. this was our first time ever being in a situation were we needed a lawyer, and honestly I didn't know what we could expect. Rachels entire team made the process so easy and stress free while i was in the hospital trying to recover from our car accident. We couldn't have asked for a better attorney to guide us through such a difficult process. Rachel has been so caring and truly invested in us as people. She checks in regularly to see how we are doing, how our recovery is going, and has made everything feel so smooth even on the hardest days. She has made us feel like family, not just another case. She has been fighting for our family from day one. Her compassion, dedication, and hard work means the world to us. Our case hasn't been easy, but she's never stopped showing up for us and we are so grateful. No words can fully express how thankful we are for her. We are truly blessed to have Rachel.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
August 21, 2025
Hired Attorney Carey Collingham

Carey Collingham delivered with the very best service I had ever had in the 18 years of dealing with attorneys. He was very communicative and got back to me promptly with any and all questions I have and he cares about his clients with the most upmost respect and he put his own personal past medical issues as an example to give you some hope that things will be okay. He can relate to your hardship and problems. I would give him a try as my best personal advice. I took the plunge to try him out and he will be my go to guy for all questions and cases that may come up in the future. Best of wishes for all.

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Hulon
August 21, 2025
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Thank you, Berry Law Firm for your exceptional legal services and handling of my VA Disability Claim. I was very impressed with your professionalism, efficiency, and promptness in handling my claim. I was really impressed with Matt Bartling's knowledge and experience. Matt Bartling was able to explain the legal complexities in a way that I could understand, and he fought hard to get the best possible result for me. Matt Bartling was always available to answer my questions and provided excellent advice I am truly thankful for their dedication and hard work I'm so grateful for their help and highly recommend Berry Law Firm for VA Disability Claims.

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by James
August 21, 2025
Hired Attorney Taylor Wikum

After years of running up against a brick wall time and time again, my searching lead me to Berry Law. Having skepticism after being brushed off by other law firms, I signed an agreement with Berry Law Firm and was assigned to Taylor Wikum. Mr. Wikum was more than I could have asked for in regards to my situation. He was an extremely good communicator and very thorough throughout the whole process. Struggling with residuals from a TBI made it impossible for me to keep track of all the details. Mr. Wikum was just what I was looking for in this seeming endless sea of red tape. His attention to detail gave me peace of mind, with the knowledge that the VA correspondence was timely and accurate. Mr. Wikum was pivotal in winning my case with the government. A simple thank you is not enough.

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by SHAWN
August 21, 2025
Hired Attorney Samantha Robb

You are simply the best..........cannot say thank you enough!!! You have no idea of how you have helped me and my family with something that we have struggled with for over 17 years. If it was not for you, I would have never had a voice at the VA and would have never received the care that was needed. You are truly a life saver.

Veterans Benefits
Posted by Richard
August 20, 2025
Hired Attorney Samantha Robb

Samantha is the best attorney I ever had and could not be more excited in having her representing me while dealing with the VA regarding my claims and appeals. She is very knowledgeable, smart, quick and responsive to my concerns, issues and emails. Samantha is very reliable and organized and always provides excellent feedback to my questions and issues with my claims. Her professionalism far exceeds my expectations. She is trustworthy, determined and compassionate in all phases of her work capabilities. I'm extremely happy to have her as my attorney and highly recommend her and the Barry Law Firm to all veterans needing assistance with their VA claims. Thank you and job well done.

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by Eric
August 20, 2025
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I was referred to Berry Law firm by a fellow veteran.  I had already attempted VA appeals on my own and with VA programs with little to no results.  Berry Law Firm did not hesitate to take my case and exceeded my expectations.  They had timely communication with me and were able to get the proper appeals completed with the VA and continued to fight for my benefits through many appeals.  If you are a veteran and need help with claiming the benefits you deserve I highly recommend working with Berry Law Firm.

 
Veterans Benefits
Posted by George
August 19, 2025
Hired Attorney Stephanie Costello

Stephanie Costello is the person you are looking, period. Don't even bother shopping around for other Lawyers because when it comes to Veteran Benefit cases, she is all you need. She is highly motivated, knowledgeable, experienced in the ways of navigating the VA bureaucracy, and has a highly motivated team of legal aids that are constantly checking up on her clients progress and needed actions. SGT. USMC Combat Engineer here saying on my EGA, my words are true, she is that good, you won't regret choosing her to get your back in your legal battles.

 
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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

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

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