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

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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

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Posted by Kim | July 29, 2015 | Workers Compensation

Jake Peters can and will get it "DONE"

In a case of my husbands accident. I myself as his wife tried to handle his work comp on my own. With not getting results I had no choice but to hire an attorney. After doing research and talking with people I was told Jake Peters will get it done. He will ensure that you are treated fairly and will ...get whatever it is coming to you that you deserve. So we, my husband and I put our trust in Jake and I am hear to say, Jake Peters is getting it done. He communicates very well. Always follows up on things and shows he cares. My husbands case wasn't a typical workers comp case it was actually quite difficult and involved several doctors. Jake was always willing to take the time to listen to my concerns and answer any questions when I felt uncomfortable with what was happening. Our case is not 100% settled yet but with the help of Jake, my husband is currently receiving weekly benifits and is still working. I hope for the sake of my husbands accident and what he went through, that I never have to hire Mr Peters again. However if a workers comp situation strikes us again. My first call will be Jake Peters Law Firm. Thanks Jake!

Posted by Didi | July 13, 2015 | Workers Compensation

Caring and always there for you.

If your in the need for a Lawyer that knows exactly what you need when you need it, You've come to the right place. Jacob Peters is a very honorable man. He not only takes you on as a client, he becomes your friend and Family. He treats you as a equal and never looks down on you. If the question is i...mportant to you then it is important to him. He will always be in your corner 110%. After my injury at work my Mental state became unbalanced. Being a workaholic I could not handle not working. He informed me not to worry that this would also be taken care and it was. Thank you so much Jake for always backing me up when it felt like the whole world was against me. (We WON)

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015 | Workers Compensation

Workers Compensasion

Jake is very knowledgeable with work comp. issues. I felt comfortable with Jake representing me and I was kept updated with any new issues that came up. Jake is very personable, straight forward and has a sense of humor.( takes the edge off ) . But is very professional with representation.

Posted by Mike | June 15, 2015 | Personal Injury

Highly recommended

Jake is a very reliable and a trustworthy attorney. He has eased my mind over the last 2 years, he always has my best interests in mind. I went to Jake because I was left sitting with an injury and unable to see a Dr. until I went and seen Jake, in less then a week he had me seeing a Dr. to address m...y injury. Jake has been there every step of the way through phone calls and emails. I will recommend him to others.

Posted by Jamie | May 15, 2015 | Workers Compensation

Takes the stress away

I meet with Jake about 5 years ago after a accident at work. Everyone told me to talk with a lawyer. Jake was the first and only lawyer I talked too. He answered all my questions and concerns, and look a lot of the stress away. Even tho it's a long process we won our case.I would highly recommend Ja...ke Peters to everyone. Jamie

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DeShawne Bird-Sell

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Personal injury lawyer | Mar 18

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Personal injury lawyer | Mar 18

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Personal injury lawyer | Mar 18

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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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