Jerusha Leah Hancock
About Jerusha
Biography
Jerusha Hancock completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2002. In 2005, she earned her Master's degree in counseling from Denver Seminary, and then went on to complete her law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2008.
After law school, she clerked for Chief Justice Michael Heavican of the Nebraska Supreme Court for more than three years. Prior to joining the Berry Law Firm, Jerusha worked for Nebraska Appleseed in the Health Care Access Program for two years.
Jerusha focuses her practice on veterans' disability benefits and appeals. She also handles federal and state appeals for criminal and civil cases.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-30%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Nebraska for 17 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Berry Law Firm
6940 O St, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE, 68510
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Posted by Bo | April 27, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Jerusha scores big for Bo!
Jerusha exceeded all of my award expectations. I have talked to many experienced veterans over the years & none of them ever expected me to get a max financial award plus unemployability. Jerusha had to appeal several times and never gave up on me! I could never have expected more effor...
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Experience
Honors
2007
Excellence for the Future Award - Creditor's Rights, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2007
Excellence for the Future Award - International Gender Issues, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Berry Law FIrm
2012 - 2014
Attorney, Nebraska Appleseed
2008 - 2011
Clerk, Nebraska Supreme Court
2006 - 2008
Law clerk, Lancaster County Attorney's Office
Associations
2014 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Rewarded 100% Disability Rating Back to 2009
Education
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
MA - Masters
2002
BA,
Speaking Engagements
2017
Publications
2014
Languages
English