Atty. John S. Berry

Atty. John S. Berry

Attorney John S. Berry Jr. helps his clients fight some of the most important battles of their lives.

Lincoln Lincoln 23 J. Erfahrung 23 year
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Profile Summary

About John S. Berry at a glance

John S. Berry is a Member based in Lincoln, Nebraska, practicing at Berry Law. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and dog bites. Admitted to practice in 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 (2003), and Iowa (2022). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 2003) and College of William & Mary (B.A. National, 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John S. Berry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. Berry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John S. Berry is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Nebraska →

Wrongful Death

John S. Berry is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Nebraska →

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 S. Berry is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nebraska →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John S. Berry is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Nebraska →

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

John S. Berry is one of 8,510 dog bites attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dog bites attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

Practicing law in Nebraska. Legal matters in Nebraska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lincoln are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nebraska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nebraska 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 Nebraska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Nebraska attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Lincoln or all attorneys in Nebraska.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John S. Berry

Where is John S. Berry's law office located?
John S. Berry's law practice is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm is Berry Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. Berry handle?
John S. Berry focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, dog bites. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has John S. Berry practiced law?
John S. Berry has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did John S. Berry go to law school?
John S. Berry earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. National, 1997).
How can I contact John S. Berry for a consultation?
You can contact John S. Berry 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 S. Berry received?
John S. Berry's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 2003
B.A. National
College of William & Mary
- 1997

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Admitted: 2003
Iowa
Admitted: 2022

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