Regional & Local Best Lawyer, Attorney and Best Law Firm Recognitions 

Nationally Respected – Locally Connected 

At VanDerGinst Law, we’ve earned a national reputation as one of the best personal injury law firms in the country. That recognition comes from decades of representing thousands of injury victims and recovering millions of dollars every year on their behalf. Learn more about our national recognition here. 

At VanDerGinst Law, we’ve earned a national reputation as one of the best personal injury law firms in the country. That recognition comes from decades of representing thousands of injury victims and recovering millions of dollars every year on their behalf. 

 Learn more about our national recognition here. 

But just as important, we are locally connected. For clients in Illinois, Iowa, and the Midwest, we are proud to be consistently honored by peers, clients, and community members as one of the best law firms close to home. 

When you’re searching for the best personal injury lawyer near me, you don’t just want a general lawyer — you want a specialist who focuses exclusively on personal injury law. That’s exactly what VanDerGinst Law provides. 

Regional Peer Recognitions 

Our attorneys have been recognized repeatedly within Illinois and Iowa for excellence in specific practice areas: 

• US Business News Legal Elite Awards 
  Selected as Best Injury Law Firm in the Midwest. 

• Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers (Illinois & Iowa) 
  Recognized for excellence in handling car accident cases. 

• Top 10 Nursing Home Trial Lawyers (Illinois & Iowa) 
  Honored among the best nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys. 

• Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers (Illinois & Iowa) 
  Recognized for success in commercial trucking accident litigation. 

• Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers (Illinois & Iowa) 
  Awarded for advocacy in traumatic brain injury cases. 

• Top 10 Asbestos/Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers (Illinois & Iowa) 
  Selected for exceptional representation of asbestos and mesothelioma victims. 

• Top 25 Product Liability Trial Lawyers (Illinois & Iowa) 
  Recognized for fighting against dangerous and defective products. 

Client & Community Recognitions 

We’re especially honored by the recognition we receive directly from clients and community members: 

• Best Attorney – Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois 
  Dennis VanDerGinst has been voted “Best Attorney” every year since 2018 in the Quad City Times Reader’s Choice Awards. 

• Best Law Firm – Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois 
  VanDerGinst Law has been named “Best Law Firm” in the Quad City Times Reader’s Choice Awards every year since 2018. 

• Best Personal Injury Lawyers – 2025 People’s Choice Awards 
  Awarded by the Des Moines Media Group. 

• Top Two Law Firm- 2025 People’s Choice Awards 
  Awarded by the Des Moines Media Group 

• Avvo Clients’ Choice Award 
  Given only to attorneys with superb 5-star client ratings. 

• Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Gold Award 
  Recognizes attorneys with exceptional quality and quantity of positive client reviews. Gold status is the highest level. 

• Hundreds of Google 5-Star Reviews 
   

Click Here to View Testimonials from Some of Our Clients and Their Treatment Providers. 

Read Some of our Client Reviews 

Why Local Recognition Matters 

While national awards are gratifying, the trust of our local clients and communities means the most. Being voted the Best Lawyer, Attorney and Best Law Firm by the people we serve in the Quad Cities, Chicago, Des Moines, and across Illinois and Iowa reinforces our mission: 

➡️ To combine national-level expertise with a local commitment to justice, service, and results. 

That’s why we say: VanDerGinst Law is Nationally Respected – Locally Connected. 

Put Our Recognized Experience to Work for You 

Whether you need a car accident lawyer in Davenport, a personal injury attorney in Chicago, or trusted legal help anywhere in Iowa or Illinois, VanDerGinst Law has been recognized among the best — by peers, clients, and communities alike. 

📞 Call us at 800-960-VLAW or contact us online 

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