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 16 - 20 of 28 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by David | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

EXCELLANT RESULTS

Jake Peters is an excellent lawyer who has your best interest in mind. I was very satisfied with the service he provided and would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone who would need legal counsel. Jake would always respond promptly to any voice or emails about any questions or concerns that I ...had. Jake always kept me updated throughout the process. If you are looking for a worker compensation lawyer contact Peters Law Firm first.

Posted by Hanna | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Personal Injury Lawyer

Jake was awesome at dealing with my car accident case and everything involved with it. He made sure to take care of anything I needed when dealing with the insurance company, workman's comp and any medical bills. I am a young college student and had no clue what I was getting myself into. He was ve...ry patient with me and got the job done. I was VERY pleased with the outcome and could not be more thankful for him helping me get through these last two years.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Professional and honest-would highly recommend!

Jake helped my family member & I with a workers' compensation claim in NE. He was very honest, sincere and straightforward about his review and thoughts of the case from the beginning. I was impressed that he answered his own telephone calls and returned emails and calls promptly. Prior to this acci...dent, I knew him on a professional level and when it came time to find a personal attorney, there was no one else that I'd turn to to help us. He obtained an amazing result for us and I'd highly recommend him.

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...ut things were being dragged out. I went to see Jake, who had a great rep, and talked to him about what was going on. He sat and listened, and said the company was waiting for the stature of limitations to run out, and I would be screwed. We talked some more, and Jake said he could help, and took my case. He went after this company, and found that they were shorting me Workman's Comp, and straightened that out. He got the ball rolling with the doctors for more through exams. He went head to head with the insurance company, with medical records in hand, documentation from work, and co-workers on scene, and played hardball. He got me a very good settlement, and the will have to take care of my back for life. I am 70% disabled, but moble. I wouldn't have anything if it wasn't for JAKE PETERS. He cared about my wellbeing, and I also call him friend.

Posted by Larry | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Workman comp

Jake was up front with me about all aspects of my comp case and did a good job of getting me in to see a doctor when I needed also got a good settlement for me I would recommend him to anyone in need of a workman comp attorney

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Jacob J. Peters's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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Scott Rogers

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Rasmussen

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jordan Glaser

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John McHale

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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