Erik Fern
Berry Law Firm
When I meet with a prospective client, my first priority is making sure he or she has found the right attorney. Not all lawyers are well-suited for all cases. Getting that client in the right room with the right attorney is imperative. When I am hired by a client, it is my number one objective to represent that person to the best of my abilities. Equally important in my advocacy conducting myself respectfully. Whether you are my client, opposing counsel, the court, or the other side, I will treat you with courtesy and respect. Advocacy does not mean impertinence. If you meet with me, you might find that I am not your "typical attorney". I like to take time to get to know my clients and who they are. I have always found it more effective to represent someone who you know, whose identity you have discerned, and whose interests your truly understand.
Aside from work, I love spending time with my wife and my dog. My family is my most important thing. I grew up in Hammond, Wisconsin, lived in Iowa for about 16 years, and recently moved to Lincoln, Nebraska. I come from a family of outdoors-people. I love fishing, hunting, mountain biking, and just being outside. As a sports enthusiast, I enjoy college and men's club rugby, and all things Wisconsin: Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, and the UW Badgers!
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
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Free Consultation
Our office provides free consultations for personal injury cases. For other cases, the charge is $300 for an office consultation. - Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Iowa
- Supreme Court of Iowa
- ID Number: AT0009068
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- Minnesota
- Minnesota Supreme Court
- ID Number: 0388710
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- Nebraska
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- ID Number: 23733
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney
- Berry Law Firm
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- Civil litigation attorney with an emphasis on personal injury, general civil litigation, probate, and family law matters.
- Member-Manager
- Putnam, Fern & Thompson Law Office, PLLC
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- Member and owner of a law firm in Decorah, Iowa practicing primarily family law and general civil litigation.
- Attorney
- Putnam Law Office
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- Associate attorney with a solo practitioner in Decorah, Iowa. The firm eventually became Putnam, Fern & Thompson Law Office, PLLC.
- Store Counsel
- Menard, Inc.
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- Store counsel position for Menard, Inc., the corporate owner of "Menards" brand retail stores.
- Hamline University School of Law
- J.D. (2006) | Law
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- Honors: Dean's Scholarship
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- Luther College
- B.A. (2004) | Political Science and Communications
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- Honors: Presidential Scholarship
- Activities: Luther College Rugby
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- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Nebraska State Bar Association # 23733
- Member
- - Current
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- Iowa State Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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