Mr. Harris brings experience from both the Enlisted and Officer ranks to Berry Law Firm. He enlisted in the Air Force before later accepting a commission into the United States Army National Guard, and has accumulated over 18 years of service. In 2010, he deployed to Iraq with the 67th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn, where he served as the Assistant Operational Law Attorney and Trial Counsel. He practiced in the areas of Operational Law, Administrative Law and Military Justice, and advised commanders and senior non-commissioned officers.
Mr. Harris has extensive experience in the areas of military law, administrative law, juvenile law, bankruptcy. In addition, he also has felony and misdemeanor criminal defenses experience. Mr. Harris appeared before The United States Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit and The Nebraska Supreme Court.
Areas of Practice
- Military Administrative Law Military Law under the UCMJ
- Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) actions Criminal Defense
- Juvenile Law
- Bankruptcy
Bar Admissions
- Nebraska
- US District Court
- US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Education
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Western Michigan (Thomas M Cooley) Law School, Lansing, Michigan
- J.D. (2003)
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Bellevue University, Omaha, Nebraska
- B.S. (2000)
- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Honors and Awards
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Humanitarian Service Ribbon
- NATO Medal
- Iraqi Service Medal
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Midlands Bar Association
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- The American Legion
Client Perspective
"Berry Law Firm is motivated and dedicated to helping veterans with their disability needs. It was a lot easier and more effective than to keep doing it on my own and failing. They helped me reach for the stars and beyond. Thank you for all the hard work and dedication you put forth and continue to put forth on my behalf."
