Erik William Fern

Erik William Fern

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 18 years

Personal injury Lawyer Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Litigation

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Licenses

Licensed in Nebraska for 18 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 2007

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Licensed in Iowa for 18 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2007

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Licensed in Minnesota for 17 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2008

Resigned

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Erik William Fern's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | August 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Firearm Disability Restoration

He was very helpful and understanding of my situation. His staff were very helpful with any questions or issues. The price was very reasonable. He was very professional and responsible with this matter. I needed help restoring my gun rights. I would definitely recommend Erik Fern for legal representa...tion!

Posted by Kenny & Reta | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Bronner Family

We hired Eric for litigation on a very complicated and fraud involving an estate. Eric did an excellent job in every way. He kept us well informed and went beyond what we ever expected. Excellent in discovery and handling of himself in and out of the court room. Very Professional. We highly recommend... him to anyone.

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Barrett Gipp

Litigation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to work with and against Mr. Fern when he worked in Northeast Iowa. He is an excellent attorney who genuinely cares about his clients and their cases. He is talented, well prepared and provides effective. zealous advocacy."

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Patrick Ritter

Litigation lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Erik and I opposed each other on many cases when he lived in Northeast Iowa. Erik is remarkably responsive in communication. He fights for his clients, but he is professional and reasonable in the courtroom environment. Above all, he is a diligent and well-prepared attorney. I would have absolutely no reservations about recommending Attorney Fern to represent a friend or relative of mine."

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Patrick Ritter

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Barrett Gipp

Litigation lawyer

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Stephen Belay

Mediation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

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Past Treasurer, Vice- President, President, Winneshiek County Bar Association

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Berry Law Firm

2015 - 2018

Member-Manager, Putnam, Fern & Thompson Law Office, PLLC.

2008 - 2015

Attorney, Putnam Law Office

2007 - 2008

Store Counsel, Menard, Inc.

Associations

2018 - Present

Nebraska State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Iowa State Bar Foundation

Member

2015 - 2017

Northeast Iowa Men's Rugby Club

Member-Player

2012 - 2016

Luther College Mock Trial

Attorney Coach

2008 - 2018

Lion's Club

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kenneth Bronner v. Ronald Bronner (In re Estate of Hazel Bronner)

The Court entered judgment on behalf of the beneficiaries against the trustee and executor in the amount of $150,000 and removed the opposing party as fiduciary.

Scenic Builders, LLC v. Peiffer NO. 1-259/10-0794

Iowa Court of Appeals reversed the trial court on appeal. This was the first appeal in Iowa dealing with the newly enacted statute.

Luana Savings Bank v. Caspersen, No. 16-1013

The Iowa Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s interpretation of Iowa Code Chapter 654 and entered judgment in favor of the bank.

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Education

2006

Hamline University School of Law (now Mitchell-Hamline School of Law)

J.D. - Juris Doctor

2004

Luther College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Communications

Languages

English

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