Atty. John Stevens Berry
John Stevens Berry, Sr. has appeared in court in twenty-four states, and two foreign countries. Following his military service, he was, in 1970 and 1971, briefly associated with the Henry B.
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John Stevens Berry is a Senior Attorney based in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, white collar, and violent crimes. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1965), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1965), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1970), and U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1973). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1965) and Stanford University (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Council Bluffs, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Stevens Berry, Sr. has appeared in court in twenty-four states, and two foreign countries
- Following his military service, he was, in 1970 and 1971, briefly associated with the Henry B. Rothblatt Offices in New York, where he tried a number of high-profile cases
- He returned to Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1971, and has continued to have a regional criminal trial practice
- In 1986, he was Civilian Defense Counsel in the biggest drug bust in the history of Japan
- He has conducted seminars for practicing lawyers in Kansas City, Missouri, and Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska, and has been invited to the Judge Advocate Generals School at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, to lecture on issues regarding criminal defense in the military
- Mr. Berry has an AV rating through Martindale Hubbell and is also recognized by Super Lawyers for his high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement
- Published Works Those Gallant Men: ON Trial in Vietnam, Presidio Press, 1984 Honors and Awards Recipient: Bronze Star, Vietnamese Medal of Honor First Class (Gold) Recipient: Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (with Palm) Recipient: FBI Award for Service in the Public Interest
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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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