About John S. Berry

Attorney John S. Berry Jr. helps his clients fight some of the most important battles of their lives. Not only has he led successful teams in the courtroom, resulting in several jury trial victories, he has led soldiers in deployments to Iraq and Bosnia. Beyond the battlefield and the courtroom, John’s leadership experience extends to local community and national organizations that protect our constitutional rights and our veterans.

Prior to joining the firm, John attended the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia(1993-1997), and Creighton University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude in 2003. John is also a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College at Mercer Law School in Macon, Georgia (2004), Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming (2018), and the Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy (2008).

John is past president of the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney's Association and a fellow of the prestigious American Board of Criminal Lawyers. John maintains an AV Preeminent Rating through Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers' Top 100. John has presented and lectured in the areas of criminal defense, trial skills, and veterans disability appeals.

After receiving his commission as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, John completed Airborne School and Ranger School. In 1999, while assigned to the First Cavalry Division, he deployed to Bosnia for Operation Joint Forge. John also served as a Company Commander in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and later as a Battalion Commander in the National Guard.

 

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Veterans Benefits
Posted by anonymous
May 01, 2018
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High energy, motivated, and effectual. His sense of empathy and urgency let’s you know he really cares about his clients. His tireless work and dedication ensured the best possible outcome for my family.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
June 18, 2016
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Tier 1 attorney.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 13, 2015
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I was falsely accused of sexual assault in Lincoln, Nebraska by a woman. I gave a statement to a police officer in which I said things which made me look guilty. Not only that, the police also dug their record to find out that another woman had also made allegation of sexual assault about me in the same jurisdiction, which was also a false allegation, but it made my case look indefensible.
I knew I was innocent but I was hopeless. But in a "die trying" mood I started contacting the best possible

 
Government
Posted by anonymous
August 18, 2011
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I retained him four years ago and only hear from him once or twice a year.

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  • Personal Injury 6
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
    • Slip and Fall
    • Head and Spinal Injuries
    • Trucking Accidents
    • Dog Bites
  • Military Law
  • Other 1
    • Veterans Appeals

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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2003, Nebraska
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
    2003, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
    Memberships
    Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney's Association, President 2014 - 2015 National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Life Member American Board of Criminal Lawyers, Fellow Nebraska State Bar Association Military Law Section, Board Member 2012 - Present Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys National Organization of Veterans Advocates Lincoln Independent Business Association, Board Member, 2008 - Present Inns of Court, 2004 - 2010
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Creighton University
    Class of 2003
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    College of William & Mary
    Class of 1997
    B.A.

    National Criminal Defense College at Mercer Law School

    Trial Lawyers College
    Legal Certifications
    Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy
  • Military Service
    Hall of Fame, Nebraska National Guard, 209th Regional Training Institute, 2019

    Company Commander, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq
    Infantry Platoon Leader, Bosnia

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  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, John S. Berry has a 4.8 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, John S. Berry has a 4.8 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, John S. Berry has a presence in Council Bluffs, IA and Lincoln, NE.
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    John S. Berry is the Managing Partner, Marketing Director and Technical Decision Maker of the firm.