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VanDerGinst Law, has been profiled in the 2011 Consumer Edition of the “Leading Lawyers Network” magazine. Click here for the story in PDF format.

Managing Attorney, Dennis VanDerGinst, has been profiled in a recent article in “Leading Lawyers” magazine. Click here for the story in PDF format.

Celebrate the “American Spirit” on the eve of the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 by attending “Starry Starry Party Party” on September 10th, at the Steeplegate Inn in Davenport, Iowa. The event is co-hosted by VanDerGinst Law. Admission is $20 and includes heavy hors d’oeurres, a free drink ticket and an opportunity to meet a host of celebrities. Proceeds go to American Spirit Charities, which helps fund worthwhile causes like the HAVlife Foundation.

Join film star Jason London, cast members from “The Bachelor and “The Bachelor Pad”, former Miss Universe Chelsi Smith, television host extraordinaire Brian Mcfayden, Nashville recording artist beau Davidson, Ms. American Spirit Amanda Williams and others as they help raise money for American Spirit Charities and support Dennis VanDerGinst’s new reality show venture, “Lawfully Unwedded”. There will also be a special performance to tribute the “American Spirit”.

Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 309-797-6275.

Managing partner, Dennis VanDerGinst, has been nominated for GQ’s “Better Men, Better World Search” which identifies men who strive everyday for the betterment of society through charitable work, volunteerism and community involvement. Click on the link to read the article. http://www.thegentlemensfund.com/nominees/view/352.

Managing Partner, Dennis VanDerGinst, will be taking a hiatus from his Friday morning radio call in show. The program, “Ask A Lawyer Anything”, on Quad Cities B100 radio station has become a big hit during the Friday morning slot of deejays Red Hot Brian Scott and Tony Tone. However, VanDerGinst’s summer schedule is so full that a hiatus seemed the appropriate course of action. All involved hope to have VanDerGinst return to the program next fall.

It may seem an odd contrast, but in addition to serving as managing partner for VanDerGinst Law, Dennis VanDerGinst is the National Director for American Spirit Pageants. The pageant system was his brainchild, borne out of an effort to raise money for a regional charity, the HAVlife Foundation. HAVlife helps “at risk” children gain opportunities to participate in arts and athletic programs.

American Spirit Pageants is the only pageant system that incorporates fundraising into the competition. This philanthropic twist caught the attention of the pageant world and a number of celebrities. As a result the pageant has continued to grow, hoping to have state preliminaries in every state, the winners from which will compete at the national competition at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in April, 2012.

Pageantry Magazine is the preeminent trade journal in the pageant industry. Publisher Carl Dunn recently interviewed VanDerGinst for an internet podcast. VanDerGinst becomes only the third male so honored. The other men are leading fashion designer, Tony Bowls and Steve Mayes, the national director of National American Miss, the largest pageant system in the world. Usually these interviews are reserved for winners of the the major pageant systems. Recent interviews include Miss USA 2010, Rima Fakih; Miss American 2011, Teresa Scanlan and Miss Universe Stefinia Frenandez. Click here to listen to the interview.

As a special “thank you” to the firm’s friends on Facebook VanDerGinst Law will be periodically holding drawings to award prizes. The first prize to be awarded will be two tickets to see Michael Buble perform at the i-wireless Center in Moline, Illinois, on June 24^th in the VanDerGinst Law luxury suite. Transportation will be the winner’s responsibility.

Dennis VanDerGinst served as a judge at the Martini Shake Off, a wonderful fundraising event for the HAVlife Foundation. HAVlife raises money for “at risk” children to participate in arts and athletic programs. The event was held at the Rogalski Center at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA.

Dennis VanDerGinst served as emcee and auctioneer at the Family Resources “Opening Doors Gala” on Friday, April 15th, at the Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport, IA. The Gala benefitted the Quad Cities Domestic Violence Shelter and Victim Services and raised nearly $80,000.

VanDerGinst Law has recently opened an Entertainment Law division to handle legal matters for entertainers and models. The firm has long handled these types of cases for a number of well known clients. However, now new resources and attorneys will be devoted exclusively to working in this division given a surge in demand. Dennis VanDerGinst will head the division.