VanDerGinst Law
Personal Injury | Serving Des Moines, IA
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VanDerGinst Law is widely respected for helping personal injury victims secure the compensation they deserve, while also handling the day-to-day details that can make a challenging situation less stressful. Because personal injury law is our sole focus, we bring deep experience to every case. Each year, we recover millions for our clients, and you pay nothing unless we win; our personal injury success rate exceeds 99%. Most importantly, we take time to listen to your story and pair you with a dedicated legal team that works diligently and keeps you informed at every stage, backed by the full strength of our firm.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Car Accident
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Trucking Accidents
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
Call 312-971-0587 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Dennis VanDerGinst
Bar Admissions:
- State of Illinois 1989
- State of Iowa 1994
- State of Wisconsin 1996-2013
- District of Columbia 2022
- United States District Court for Northern District of Illinois 1989
- United States District Court for Central District of Illinois 1992
- United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Federal Circuit 1990
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa 2017
- United States Court of Federal Claims 2020
Education:
- DePaul University – College of Law
- Chicago, Illinois
- Juris Doctor, Spring, 1989.
- Northern Illinois University
- DeKalb, Illinois
- Bachelor of Arts, Fall, 1985
- Black Hawk College
- Moline, Illinois
- Fall, 1980 – Spring, 1982
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association 1989-present
- American Association for Justice 1994-present
- Illinois State Bar Association 1992-present
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association 1992-present
- Iowa State Bar Association 1994-present
- Iowa Association for Justice 1994-present
- Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (National Advisory Board)
- Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers 1996-1999
- Chicago Bar Association 1989-1992, 1997-current
- Cook County Bar Association 1989-1992
- DuPage County Bar Association 1991-1993
- Rock Island County Bar Association 1992-present
- Scott County Bar Association 1994-present
- Winnebago County Bar Association 1996-1998
- Brain Injury Association 1996-present
- Illinois Brain Injury Association 1996-present
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice 1998-present
- Pound Civil Justice Institute 2004-present
- Academy of Trial Professionals 2004-2005
- National Crime Victim Bar Association (former National Board of Directors member)
- American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2019
Attorney Eric Bodo
Bar Admissions:
- State of Illinois
Education:
- DePaul University
- College of Law Chicago, IL
- Juris Doctorate
- Marquette University Milwaukee
- Wisconsin Bachelor of Arts – 1993
Attorney Nicholas Bigoness
Bar Admissions:
- State of Illinois
Education:
- The John Marshall Law School, 1984
- Chicago, IL
- Juris Doctor
- St. Mary of the Plains College, 1980
- Dodge City, KS
- Bachelor of Science
Attorney Michael Warner
Bar Admissions:
- State of Illinois
Education:
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Attorney Benjamin Cook
Education:
- Bachelor’s in Psychology, University of Kansas 2000. Juris Doctorate, University of Kansas School of Law 2004.
Attorney Nic Davis
Education:
- Gonzaga School of Law
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Dennis VanDerGinst
This attorney practices in Illinois and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Personal Injury | Since 2021 |