VanDerGinst Law PC is a personal injury law firm with a national practice and a long history of representing individuals and families in complex injury matters. With offices in Chicago and Moline, Illinois, and in Des Moines, Iowa, the firm represents clients in catastrophic injury cases throughout the United States.
The firm has been listed by Best Lawyers since 2007. Attorneys with the firm have been included for practice areas such as Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs. In addition to Best Lawyers listings, the firm and its attorneys have received a number of other professional distinctions, including:
- Voted Best Law Firm in Des Moines in the CityView “Best of Des Moines” contest.
- Voted Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Des Moines in the People’s Choice Awards.
- Voted Best Law Firm in Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois in the Quad City Times “Best of” Survey.
- Voted Best Lawyer (Dennis VanDerGinst) in the Quad City Times “Best of” Survey.
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® – Peer rating reflecting legal ability, communication, and ethics.
- The National Trial Lawyers: 100 – Invitation-based professional organization.
- Super Lawyers® – Selection based on peer recognition and professional achievement.
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel – Organization with limited attorney membership nationwide.
- Best Attorneys of America® – Membership limited by state and overall attorney numbers.
- Million Dollar & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – Membership based on participation in qualifying verdicts or settlements.
These honors are among many recognitions referenced on the firm’s page highlighting Best Lawyers and Law Firms acknowledgments.
The firm represents clients in a wide range of personal injury matters, including:
- Car accidents
- Commercial truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Wrongful death
- Mesothelioma cases
- Asbestos-related illness cases
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Premises liability
- Workers’ compensation
- Construction accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Dog bite cases
- Dram shop liability
- Boating accidents
- Product liability
- Traumatic brain injury cases
- Medical malpractice
- Other negligence cases
