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Over one million Marines and their families were exposed to toxic chemicals at Camp Lejeune from 1953-1987.
Combine this with exposure to Agent Orange, burn pits, and other issues covered by the PACT Act, and one can see how important it is for a law firm’s intake process to recognize issues related to trauma suffered by veterans – not to mention the toll this takes on the attorneys themselves.
Tune in now and get John S. Berry, Jr.’s thoughts on:
- What happened at Camp Lejeune and the implications of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act
- How attorneys like those at Berry Law Firm fight for veterans
- Current challenges and issues with law firm marketing as pertains to how veterans get served
- How attorneys and law firms can be sensitive to, and supportive of, mental health issues experienced by traumatized veterans
- Some of the latest developments in getting justice for veterans through the PACT Act
- And much, much more!
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John S. Berry, Jr.
John S. Berry is a highly accomplished attorney, an army veteran, and a passionate advocate for empowering his fellow veterans.
His multifaceted career has been defined by exceptional leadership, service, and an unwavering commitment to fighting for those who have served their country.
Berry’s military journey began when he received his commission as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army after graduating from the College of William and Mary.
He completed Airborne School and Ranger School and deployed to Bosnia in 1999 for Operation Joint Forge as a platoon leader.
Berry also served as a company commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq.
He finished his military career as a battalion commander in the Nebraska Army National Guard, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.
In 2019, Berry was inducted into the Nebraska National Guard Regional Training Institute Hall of Fame.
After transitioning from active duty, Berry applied the leadership skills he honed in the military to his legal career.
A graduate of Creighton University School of Law and the prestigious Trial Lawyers College, he has been recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 trial lawyers for over a decade.
Berry maintains an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected as one of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Lawyers.
Driven by his passion for serving veterans, Berry is the CEO of Berry Law Firm, a nationwide practice dedicated to recovering back pay owed to disabled veterans.
Under his guidance, the firm has secured over $350 million for more than ten thousand veterans nationwide.
Berry Law’s exceptional commitment to hiring and supporting veterans has earned numerous accolades, including the HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Pro Patria Award, recognition as a Military Times Best for Vets Employer, and the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Ethics.
Through his Veteran Led podcast, Berry continues his mission to inspire fellow veterans to become leaders in their communities by applying the skills forged during military service.
His powerful storytelling as an author provides an authentic voice representing the struggles, triumphs, and persevering leadership embodied by America’s veterans.
To learn more about veterans’ disability benefits, see John’s other book, The Next Battle: A Guide to Veterans Disability Benefits.
For more on the origins of Berry Law, check out Those Gallant Men: On Trial in Vietnam, by John’s father and the founder of Berry Law, John S. Berry Sr.
