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 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Camilla | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great work comp lawyer.

He was very professional yet sympathetic to my case. He made sure I was always kept up to date on what was happening with my case. I felt that he always had my back and that he had my best interest at heart.

Posted by Steve | June 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Great workman’s comp atty

Jake was recommended to us by several people who had hired him for workman’s comp injuries. My husband was injured at work & had many issues with workman’s comp & never getting any answers. This went on for almost 2 yrs & we were not any where further along. So we went & talked to Jake to see about... getting some advice. After talking to him we decided to hire him & thankful that we did! He has fought for us & understood our frustrations with all that we had been through. He always returned our calls & answered any questions or reassured us about any doubts that we had. Our claim is about settled & we would definitely recommend anyone to him that needs legal advice on workman’s comp issues.

Posted by Charles | June 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing

Absolutely amazing. All he cared about was my well being and getting what i was owed.

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Workers compensation

I went to Jacob with concerns regarding my workmens compensation claim. He listened and respected my decision about what I wanted and deserved. I would highly recommend Jacob to answer your questions and concerns.

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.

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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

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John Rasmussen

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 18

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"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

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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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