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Atty. Carey D. Collingham

Atty. Carey D. Collingham

Carey Collingham is passionate about helping people recover—physically, emotionally, and otherwise—from the damages done to them by someone else. Carey has personally experienced the devastating impact that injuries arising out of another person’s negligence can have on someone’s life, having suffered an auto accident injury that limited his ability to play music professionally.

Council Bluffs Council Bluffs 6 yrs experience 6 year
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About Carey D. Collingham at a glance

Carey D. Collingham is an Attorney based in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (2020). Educated at Nebraska College of Law (J.D., 2020) and University of Nebraska (B.A. Music, 2005). Active member of Member and Board of Directors for NextGen Lincoln, 2018-present Member and Board of Directors for Lincoln Civic Orchestra, 2007-present Member and Sergeant at Arms for Lincoln Rotary #14, 2014-pending renewal of membership. Serands clients in Council Bluffs, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Carey Collingham is passionate about helping people recover—physically, emotionally, and otherwise—from the damages done to them by someone else
  • Carey has personally experienced the devastating impact that injuries arising out of another person’s negligence can have on someone’s life, having suffered an auto accident injury that limited his ability to play music professionally
  • In response to his own experience, Carey gave up a beloved career in the Nebraska nonprofit community to pursue the study of law
  • His mission now is to help others find ways to put their injuries behind them and move forward in pursuit of their goals
  • Carey is committed to vigorously advocating for anyone who has suffered the ill-effects of someone else’s negligent or intentional wrongdoing
  • Carey also helps clients defend and protect their goals and interests by using the tools of law to resolve everything from real estate issues to contract disputes, estate planning concerns, administrative or licensing issues, state and local government problems, and firearms-related issues
  • Carey Collingham received an undergraduate degree in music performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • While in law school, Carey worked as an elected Executive Editor for the Nebraska Law Review
  • He also serves on the Board of Directors for NextGen Lincoln and the Lincoln Civic Orchestra
  • When he is not fighting for his clients, Carey enjoys playing music, teaching cello students, fishing, hunting, playing with his rescue dog, working under the hood of his car, or serving the Lincoln community’s nonprofits

Practice Areas Explained

Carey D. Collingham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carey D. Collingham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Council Bluffs are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Carey D. Collingham's law office located?
Carey D. Collingham's law practice is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carey D. Collingham handle?
Carey D. Collingham focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Carey D. Collingham practiced law?
Carey D. Collingham has 6+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2020.
Where did Carey D. Collingham go to law school?
Carey D. Collingham earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (B.A. Music, 2005).
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Education

J.D.
Nebraska College of Law
- 2020
B.A. Music
University of Nebraska
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 2020

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