John S. Berry

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John S. Berry: Attorney with Berry Law
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

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.

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Areas of Practice (9)

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

Education & Credentials

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

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (66 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 05/11/18 in Military Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 05/11/18 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 05/11/18 in Veterans Benefits

    Outstanding lawyer. Deserving of an AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/11/18 in Veterans Benefits

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/02/18 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/30/18 in Criminal Law

    John is an excellent attorney worthy of your highest rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/30/18 in White Collar Crime

    John Berry has expertise in many areas of criminal defense practice but has particularly excellent skills in the area of white collar crime. You can trust him when the government targets you for prosecution as his work ethic, vast experience and con... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/30/18 in Criminal Law

    John is an excellent lawyer with a wide variety of experience and a dedication to client service. John is passionate about advocating for the rights of his clients and willing to work harder than the government to make sure justice gets done the rig... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/30/18 in Driving While Intoxicated

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/30/18 in Military Law

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (20 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
4.8/5.0 (14 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Working with John Berry was like working with a friend, he always gave sound advice, very professional, his law firm has a team of dedicated, knowledgeable, determined, very organized and their attent...

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