I was represented by Marcus Sladek. Thanks to his hard work, preparation, and dedication, my case…read morehad a favorable outcome. I would highly recommend this attorney, and law firm, to anyone looking for someone they can trust, who will take their case seriously and advocate for their best interests. I'm very thankful for everything they've done for me.

I was represented by Marcus Sladek. He defiantly help me overcome a very difficult situation of…read morewhich led to my charges being dismissed. I was very happy with his representation. Highly recommend this group!

hired drew for my divorce, he required 4000 retainer, I gave it to him, had a few phone calls and…read morehe read several of my e mails. I asked him several times for a document, he finally said we couldnt work together, withdrew from my case and kept the 4000.

From the owner: Drew H. Kouris has been practicing law for over 38 years in Council Bluffs, Ia. He graduated from…read morethe University of Iowa with honors in Political Science in 1976 and from Creighton Law School in Omaha Ne. in 1979. He was Assistant County Attorney fo

Mahmoud Hendawi She is great lawyer . She care about all…read moreyour family . Great in handling your situation and helping me and my children and how to deal with my x wife. Thank you greatly Sandra

I feel very fortunate to have Sandra representing me in my divorce. I live in Ireland, there is a 6…read morehour time difference and I was concerned that communication could be a problem. This was not the case, Sandra responded very quickly to any email or message so I was never left waiting. Every step was clearly outlined and was followed up in a timely manner. I found Sandra to be straightforward, honest and professional. I was treated in a respectful manner and she went out of her way to make things move along and keep costs reasonable. I would give Sandra a 100% recommendation.

Stuart Tinley law firm represented our family in a lawsuit. They did an amazing job. We got the…read morecase settled out of court much to our satisfaction. Easy to talk to and true professionals. Thanks

From the owner: The Stuart Tinley Law Firm has and its predecessor partnerships have been in practice since 1861…read more The firm has grown into a comprehensive multidisciplinary practice serving clients throughout Iowa and Nebraska - including state and federal courts, the Eighth Circuit, and United States Supreme Court. Our hard-working lawyers maintain the same loyal commitment to their clients as in 1861, but employ the latest technology to obtain cost-effective results in today's complex legal matters.

I had an issue and went in to talk. Shawn McCann was my assigned appointment. I gave him all of the…read moreinfo and he suggested we had a case. He refused to contact me afterwards despite a congenial and professional initial meeting. Avoid these lawyers. They are unreliable.

Yikes! This law firm has had countless issues over the last few years. Lawyers are always coming…read moreand going. Our case has been put off so many times. No one returns phone calls. Down to the receptionist, they simply do not care about you. Do not waste your money or your time with this law firm.

I ultimately reached 100% Permanent & Total, and I appreciate the assistance that helped finalize…read moremy VA claim. However, I want to share something extremely important for other veterans to understand before signing a contingency agreement with any VA disability law firm. The fee structure in my case was explained using language like the following: "Our fees are all inclusive in the percentage of the Fee Agreement... 33 percent of any backpay award or supplemental awards based off of our work." Based on wording like "based off of our work," many veterans (including myself) will reasonably interpret that to mean the fee applies to the backpay generated during the time the firm is actively working on the claim. However, what I ultimately learned after having to research VA disability law myself--because the explanation in both the conversation and email was ambiguous to me--is that contingency fees in VA disability cases can apply to the entire retroactive payment created by the rating increase, even if the effective date goes back long before the firm became involved. For example, in my situation: * I began working my VA claim in June 2024 on my own, gathering records, medical evidence, and spending significant time navigating the process myself. * I hired the firm in December 2025. * A supplemental claim filed shortly after resulted in my rating reaching 100%. * Because the VA maintained the effective date back to June 2024, the retroactive payment covered a much longer time period. Under the contingency agreement, the firm's 33% fee applied to that entire retroactive amount, even though the firm had only been involved for a shorter portion of the overall claim timeline. To illustrate how different this can look depending on timing: I referred another veteran to the same firm who was also moved from 90% to 100%, but because his claim had only been active for a short period of time, his retroactive payment -- and therefore the fee -- was dramatically smaller. My purpose in sharing this is not to criticize the contingency model itself, but to help other veterans clearly understand how retroactive benefits and attorney fees can interact, especially when a claim has already been active for many months or years before legal representation begins. My advice to other veterans considering legal representation: * Ask very clearly how contingency fees apply if your claim is backdated months or years before the firm becomes involved. * Request a simple example showing how the fee would be calculated in that scenario. * Make sure you fully understand how the effective date of your claim affects retroactive payments and attorney fees. The VA disability system is extremely complex, and legal assistance can absolutely help veterans achieve the benefits they deserve. I simply hope that sharing my experience helps other veterans make fully informed decisions before signing a contingency agreement. In simple terms for veterans who may already be close to 100%: if your claim has been open for a long time and a firm helps push you over the threshold, the fee may be calculated from years of backpay -- not just the months they worked on the case -- so be sure you fully understand how that works before signing.

They made me wait 2 MONTHS without contacting me after the initial consultation. They don't return…read morecalls either so I had to schedule a phone appointment. Guess what? They call you from a SPAM number that automatically gets blocked from the Verizon Call Filter. They literally tell you to call back the main number WITHOUT an extension in the voicemails so it's impossible to get in contact with them. I absolutely despise Berry Law. I'm a veteran in the MHICM and PRRC programs. These people didn't even have the audacity to tell me they dropped my case. They didn't even provide a reason either.

Gallner and Pattermann Law Office has been a blessing to work with. They are incredibly responsive,…read moreempathetic, and goes above and beyond to ensure I was always informed about everything going on. Made me feel like a priority when working with him." Thank you!

Laura Pattermann is very professional and very friendly. I appreciate her representing me with my…read morework comp case. Highly recommend her!! Thank you laura Pattermann for all your help with my work comp case!

I have consulted with Mark Rater regarding concerns for my children in the public school system…read more Without hiring him he went beyond my expectations in assisting me and I found his counseling to be exceptional and effective. His assistance was that of a caring and compassionate individual whom takes his position in the community seriously. His professional and logical conversations were more helpful than any other attorney in town had offered and I would recommend him to anyone looking for legal assistance.

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