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 11 - 15 of 34 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by jerry | February 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

workmans comp.

mr. peters has been a great attorney. he has helped me with all my dealings with w/comp. i would use him again if needed.

Posted by Jonathan | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend Jake

I had heard from a few of Jake's clients how well of an attorney he is and they were 100% correct. From start to finish Jake was there for me and would answer any question I had very quickly, if I had an issue he dealt with it right away. I will be referring Jake to everyone that needs an attorney.

Posted by Matt | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Work comp review

Jake is very good at what he does if i needed i would use him again he stands by his clients 100% regardless of the situations and will work extreamly hard for you

Posted by Calvin | April 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great work

I have never done this before. So, when I decided that I should sue Jake was recommended to me. I found that he did a great job. Very informative and would take time explaining anything I did not understand.

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Don't ask too many questions! Unprofessional

I went to Jake Peters for help with my workers compensation case, and he seemed nice at first (when you're thinking of hiring) but after I hired him he didn't keep in touch with me about my case and didn't call set up meetings after about 2 months I called to set up a meeting. When we set up a meeti...ng, it lasted maybe 3 minutes. I asked questions such as how the pricing would be distributed and what we could do if it was denied and other basic questions. He couldn't answer basic questions about my case then he said "Look maybe it's not worth it anymore, you should try looking for another attorney" I went to him for help and left me in a hole with my workers compensation case. Seems like a nice guy but not a good attorney to go to if you really need help! I would not recommend if you have basic questions about your case as I did.

Jacob Peters

Replied last March 18, 2017

I've never responded to a review so this is a first for me. I just want everyone to understand that this is an Iowa workers' compensation case I investigated and turned down. He didn't have a case and I told him so and gave him back his file and charged him nothing. Apparently that made him mad and he left this nasty note for the world to see. I'm too honest perhaps. If I can't win your case ( which is what every client expects ) or get you the outcome that you think you deserve, I'm going to look you in the eye and tell you so. That's what I did here. No regrets. Jake

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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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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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