About Stephanie Costello
Stephanie Costello Berry made a late switch from creative writing to law. She earned a B.A. in English and Creative Writing from the University of South Florida in 2013, then completed her J.D. at Creighton University School of Law in 2017. Her academic path left her with two clear strengths: attention to language and an appetite for argument. Those qualities shaped how she approached practice after law school.
After earning her law degree, Berry built a practice across two neighboring state bar jurisdictions. She is admitted to practice in Nebraska and Iowa and maintains membership in the Nebraska State Bar. Over the years she has combined courtroom work and client counseling, adapting legal materials into plain language and explaining options in direct terms. Her background in writing shows in briefs that aim for clarity as much as persuasion.
Colleagues describe her style as concise. She favors careful drafting and methodical preparation. That approach informs both litigation strategy and transactional file work. Berry has handled matters that require balancing procedural rules with attention to narrative. She tends to prioritize early assessment and realistic planning when assembling a case or negotiating a resolution.
Berry practices from Berry Law Office, where she manages client intake, casework, and courtroom appearances. She runs a compact operation that emphasizes direct contact between attorney and client. The practice merges practical problem solving with client-facing explanation. Clients seeking a straightforward read on their situation are likely to find clear answers in the files she maintains.
Outside the office, Berry has continued ties to the legal community through her bar association membership and regional professional contacts. She participates in local legal events and maintains professional development activities to keep current on procedural changes and state law updates. Those activities feed back into day-to-day representation and case management.
As of 2026, she practices through Berry Law Office and serves clients in Nebraska and Iowa, conducting work that emphasizes clear legal analysis and direct client communication.
