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I was born March 14, 1960 in Council Bluffs and am a fourth generation member of the Peters Law Firm in Council Bluffs. I began working full time for the firm in 1983 as a law clerk, joined as an associate in 1985, joined the firm as a partner in 1990 and have worked here continuously ever since. My practice is currently confined primarily to Iowa Workers' Compensation Claims on behalf of the Claimant, but I also handle claimant's cases in Nebraska. I also handle personal injury and automobile litigation. I am a member of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Iowa Association for Justice and I have been active in civic and community affairs including serving on the Westfair board for 17 years from 1988 to 2005. I am currently active in the Pottawattamie County Pheasants Forever Chapter and other civic organizations.
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Chat withState: Iowa
Acquired: 1985
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State: Nebraska
Acquired: 1999
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233 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51502
94 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by Tyrel | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
I would recommend him to anyone I knew
Jake Peters handled my case better than I ever could have imagined. He always made sure i was in control, by keeping me well informed and making sure i made all final decision regarding my case and compensation. He was very honest, went the extra mile, and made sure I knew I had someone on my side. I...
Posted by Erin | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Highly Recommend
I got hurt at work in 2013. Jake took on my case and helped me with the whole process. He made sure that i was seeing the doctors I needed to. When I was healed he helped me during the court process. Jake answered all calls as promptly as he could. Jake was as honest as he could be. It was also ...
Posted by Michael | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Back Injury.
Back in 2011, I got a serious back injury at work, and had to have surgery to repair a disk.In 2012, I suffered another back injury, and had to have two more surgeries. I was in limbo with the Workman's Comp insurance on how they were going to take care of my future. I was receiving workman's comp, b...
Posted by Rod | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Injured on the job.
After a severe injury on the job I started running the maze of WC adjusters and Doctors. I had the gullibility to believe that the WC adjuster was fair and straightforward. I was wrong. One surgery later and three months off work later I finally contacted Jake. I never really trusted insurance compan...
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...
"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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2017
2017 Daily Nonpareil Reader's Choice Awards, Peters Law Firm
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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.
Member
Member
Member
2001 - 2006
Iowa State Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionExecutive Council
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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