Atty. John M. McHale

Atty. John M. McHale

John M. McHale is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, commercial litigation.

Council Bluffs Council Bluffs 44 yrs experience 44 year
Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John M. McHale at a glance

John M. McHale is an Attorney based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, practicing at Peters Law Firm, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1982) and Nebraska (1982). Educated at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D., 1982) and St. John's University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Iowa State, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Council Bluffs, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John M. McHale is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, commercial litigation
  • John received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices at Peters Law Firm, P.C. in Council Bluffs, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. McHale's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. McHale 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.

John M. McHale is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John M. McHale is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John M. McHale is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

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.

Looking for additional Iowa attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Council Bluffs or all attorneys in Iowa.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M. McHale

Where is John M. McHale's law office located?
John M. McHale's law practice is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The firm is Peters Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. McHale handle?
John M. McHale focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John M. McHale practiced law?
John M. McHale has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John M. McHale go to law school?
John M. McHale earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John M. McHale for a consultation?
You can contact John M. McHale directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John M. McHale received?
John M. McHale's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1982
B.A.
St. John's University
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1982
Nebraska
Admitted: 1982

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.