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Berry Law Attorney Sworn in to the Iowa Bar

Berry Law is proud to announce that Genevieve Westerman was sworn in to the Iowa Bar yesterday. A graduate of Creighton University School of Law, Westerman will serve Berry Law clients in the firm's Veterans Disability practice.

Berry Law Attorney Sworn in to the Iowa Bar

Des Moines, IA, October 7, 2026: Berry Law is proud to announce that Genevieve Westerman was sworn in to the Iowa Bar yesterday. A graduate of Creighton University School of Law, Westerman will serve Berry Law clients in the firm's Veterans Disability practice.

The Iowa Supreme Court held the admission ceremony for new attorneys at the Iowa Judicial Branch Building in Des Moines, where Westerman took the oath of office and formally entered the legal profession.

"Genevieve has put in years of work to get here, and Veterans navigating the VA appeals process will benefit from her preparation and care," said Berry Law CEO John S. Berry. "She's a strong addition to our Veterans Disability team, and we're glad to have her on board."

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Genevieve Westerman (center) joined by Berry Law Veterans disability attorneys Allison Schwach (left) and Montana Crow (right) on the steps of the Iowa Judicial Branch Building.

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Founded in 1965, Berry Law is an award-winning,Veteran-led law firm focused on Veterans disability appeals and seriouspersonal injury cases. The firm represents Veterans in all 50 states, appealingVA disability decisions nationwide. Its personal injury attorneys serveseriously injured clients in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Texas and beyond. BerryLaw is committed to Veterans serving Veterans and brings militaryvalues, advocacy and accountability to every case. For more information, visit BerryLaw.com.

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