John S. Berry

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6940 O Street, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68510

1414 Harney Street, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68102

215 South Main Street, Suite 206, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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Overall Rating

4.9
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100 Reviews
Overall Rating

4.9
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100 Reviews

Peer Reviews

4.8
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66

Client Reviews

93%
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14

Avvo Reviews

5.0
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Peer Reviews

4.8
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66

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93%
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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.

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

University Attended:

College of William & Mary, B.A., 1997; National Criminal Defense College at Mercer Law School; Trial Lawyers College

Law School Attended:

Creighton University, J.D., cum laude, 2003

Year of First Admission:

2003

Admission:

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; 2022, Iowa

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

Military:

Hall of Fame, Nebraska National Guard, 209th Regional Training Institute, 2019

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

Certifications:

Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy

ISLN:

914865801

Credit Cards Accepted

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Other Information

Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

4.8/5.0 (66 reviews)

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/16/18 in Sexual Assault

John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming y... Read more
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John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming young stalwarts of the national bar. Keep an eye on this guy; he will go far. His ethics and professionalism are unimpeachable. He is a born trial lawyer. I would feel most comfortable to have him representing me. I give him the highest marks! Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/16/18 in Felonies

John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming y... Read more
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John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming young stalwarts of the national bar. Keep an eye on this guy; he will go far. His ethics and professionalism are unimpeachable. He is a born trial lawyer. I would feel most comfortable to have him representing me. I give him the highest marks! Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/16/18 in Drug Crimes

John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming y... Read more
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John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming young stalwarts of the national bar. Keep an eye on this guy; he will go far. His ethics and professionalism are unimpeachable. He is a born trial lawyer. I would feel most comfortable to have him representing me. I give him the highest marks! Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/16/18 in Driving While Intoxicated

John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming y... Read more
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John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming young stalwarts of the national bar. Keep an eye on this guy; he will go far. His ethics and professionalism are unimpeachable. He is a born trial lawyer. I would feel most comfortable to have him representing me. I give him the highest marks! Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/16/18 in Military Law

John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming y... Read more
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John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming young stalwarts of the national bar. Keep an eye on this guy; he will go far. His ethics and professionalism are unimpeachable. He is a born trial lawyer. I would feel most comfortable to have him representing me. I give him the highest marks! Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/16/18 in Litigation

John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming y... Read more
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John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming young stalwarts of the national bar. Keep an eye on this guy; he will go far. His ethics and professionalism are unimpeachable. He is a born trial lawyer. I would feel most comfortable to have him representing me. I give him the highest marks! Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/16/18 in Criminal Law

John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming y... Read more
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John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming young stalwarts of the national bar. Keep an eye on this guy; he will go far. His ethics and professionalism are unimpeachable. He is a born trial lawyer. I would feel most comfortable to have him representing me. I give him the highest marks! Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/16/18 in Veterans Benefits

John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming y... Read more
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John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming young stalwarts of the national bar. Keep an eye on this guy; he will go far. His ethics and professionalism are unimpeachable. He is a born trial lawyer. I would feel most comfortable to have him representing me. I give him the highest marks! Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/16/18 in Federal Criminal Law

John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming y... Read more
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John Berry is an excellent human being and lawyer. He comes from a legal family of impeccable pedigree but he has earned his own accolades by hard work, grit and personal talent as a scholar, a soldier and a lawyer. He is one of the up and coming young stalwarts of the national bar. Keep an eye on this guy; he will go far. His ethics and professionalism are unimpeachable. He is a born trial lawyer. I would feel most comfortable to have him representing me. I give him the highest marks! Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/11/18 in Criminal Law

Mr. Barry has been professional, courteous and prepared in every case I have had with him. He is a consummate professional.

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