Mark J Rater

Mark J Rater is an attorney who provides legal services to individuals and families in Iowa and Nebraska. His practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, probate, wrongful death, and general legal matters. He works with clients facing difficult legal situations and offers practical guidance designed to resolve cases effectively while controlling costs. By listening carefully and explaining legal options clearly, he helps clients understand the process and make informed decisions during stressful and important times.

Rater earned his J.D. from Creighton University and his B.B.A. from the University of Iowa. His education gave him a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and business principles. This background supports his work across a broad legal practice that includes injury claims, criminal matters, and estate planning. His academic training helps him approach cases with logic and care, while also helping clients understand the legal steps needed to protect their rights and interests.

With more than 30 years of experience practicing law in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, Rater has helped clients through many kinds of legal challenges. His practice includes personal injury cases, auto, truck, and motorcycle collisions, criminal law, OWI and DUI matters, estate planning, and probate. He also represents families in wrongful death cases. Through direct communication and careful preparation, he works to guide clients toward solutions that are both realistic and effective under the law.

Mark J Rater is licensed to practice in Iowa and Nebraska and sees his role as helping neighbors solve problems through the law. He offers personal attention, reasonable fees, and flexible meeting options to make legal services more accessible. His approach is centered on treating clients with care and respect while providing dependable legal guidance. By combining experience with a practical and client-focused style, he continues to help people address serious legal concerns with confidence and clarity.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Rater Law Office
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Nebraska

Education

• Creighton University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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