Jacob J. Peters

Jacob J. Peters

4.9
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 40 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Council Bluffs, IA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

233 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 40 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nebraska for 26 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Peters Law Firm, P.C.

233 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51502

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Jacob J. Peters's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

Showing 76 - 80 of 94 reviews

Posted by Jeff | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Executive quality service

My concerns and issues were well looked after through the entire ordeal. I was inexperienced and confused but I had been given all the necessary help and consideration I needed to get through it. Jake had patience with me when I didn't know what I was doing and helped me understand anything I was unc...lear on. I was made to feel comfortable and confident that my best interest is priority 1. All clients of Peters law firm and in the best capable hands and the most sincere hearts. I'm so glad to have Jake Peters ony side.

Posted by Mark | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

excellent

I was very satisfied with the result of my case. Jake took the time to get all the facts and was thankfully very knowlegeable about the oposition. I thank him for what he has done for me and I hope I wont need his services again but if I do I know in in good hands.

Posted by John | August 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney

In the past I have had the need for an attorney and the experience left me flat. When they spoke to me they would never look me in eye,plus they never answered my question fully. But Jake is my attorney from now on before we pursued my case he looked me in eye and explained all the options and possib...le out comes. He kept informed all the time. He did a fantastic job. I would recommend him to my friends and family p

Posted by Patrick | August 10, 2015 | Personal Injury

Work Comp Claim resolved

Jake went extra steps to help me with my claim. He found me a second doctor to help review my injury. He pushed to get my family insurance reinstated. He met me before his office hours to accomadate me when I returned to work. But what impressed me the most was he returned my phone call or email with...in 24 hrs with an answer, but more times than not it was the same day. I would definitely recommend Jake for anyone I know.

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2015 | Workers Compensation

Jacob Peters-The 1% Group

I was injured while at work; a job I had held for 11 years. This was the first and only time I had had an accident at work and I suddenly found that not only was my job being threatened, I was having difficulty getting reimbursed for medicine, dressings and for the mileage I incurred driving to doct...or's visits and to therapy. That's when my sister suggested I consult Mr. Peters. I've never seen a lawyer for anything like this and have always heard that 99% of lawyers make the rest of them look bad, so to say I was a little apprehensive is an understatement. I called Mr. Peters and was shocked when he called me back that same day, listened to my situation and offered his assistance. He wasted no time in getting the ball rolling. I was concerned about what lawyers charge, and he was upfront and honest about that. There was no consultation fee and his fee for representing me was a small percentage of what my settlement would be. If there was no settlement-there would be no fee. And then he began working on my case. This situation was resolved in a matter of months and Mr. Peters took all the work and most of all, the worry away from me. I know that because of his efforts, I was fairly compensated and without his help, I would have been stuck with unpaid bills, no compensation and quite possibly no job. I will not hesitate to recommend Mr. Peters to anyone who has had the misfortune of having a work related accident, because this man is definitely at the top of his game. He has years of experience, and he understands the position that injured workers are sometimes put in. And the icing on the cake-he's genuinely a nice guy.

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DeShawne Bird-Sell

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable and organized. His response time is impeccable."

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Michael Gallner

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Peters works extremely hard for his clients. He has distinguished himself in this field. His clients appreciate his efforts and his knowledge of his practice area."

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Leo Martin

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

2017 Daily Nonpareil Reader's Choice Awards, Peters Law Firm

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Partner, Peters Law Firm, P.C.

1985 - 1990

Associate, Peters Law Firm, P.C.

1983 - 1985

Law Clerk, Peters Law Firm, P.C.

Associations

Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, Workers' Compensation Committee

Member

Iowa Association of Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Member

Iowa Acadamy of Trial Lawyers

Member

2001 - 2006

Iowa State Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section

Executive Council

Education

1985

Creighton University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Iowa State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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