Best Lawyers/Attorneys and Best Law Firm Recognition

Nationally Respected – Locally Connected

Choosing the best lawyer/attorney or the best law firm for your situation isn’t easy. Every client has different needs, and every case is unique. Experience, results, and client service all matter. To help make your choice easier, there are independent peer review organizations and client review platforms that evaluate attorneys and firms based on skill, reputation, and client satisfaction. The attorneys of VanDerGinst Law, including founder Dennis VanDerGinst, have consistently been recognized among the best attorneys and best personal injury law firms in the country.

We are proud to say we are Nationally Respected – Locally Connected, combining national and regional honors and the respect of our peers, with deep ties to the communities we serve, and the consistent support of our clients.

National and Local Recognition

Not to boast or brag, but we are proud to be included in both, national best lawyer rankings, and regional best law firm honors, because it reflects our dedication to our clients. Click below to review some of those accolades.

National Peer Review Honors

• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® – Highest peer rating for legal expertise, communication, and ethics.
• Best Lawyers in America – Prestigious peer-reviewed recognition across practice areas.
• The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 – Invitation-only for premier trial lawyers nationwide.
• Super Lawyers® – Honors attorneys with high peer recognition and professional achievement.
• National Association of Distinguished Counsel – Fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys are invited.
• Best Attorneys of America® – Membership reserved for fewer than 1% of attorneys; limited to 100 per state.
• Million Dollar & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – Fewer than 1% qualify for securing million-dollar verdicts and settlements; VanDerGinst achieves this year after year.
• American Society of Legal Advocates – Membership for fewer than 1.5% of U.S. lawyers.
• Distinguished Justice Advocates – Fewer than 100 attorneys per state are recognized; Dennis VanDerGinst is a Lifetime Charter Member.
• American Institute of Legal Professionals – Select trial attorneys who meet strict qualifications.

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.

Below are recognitions awarded by the National Trial Lawyers.  VanDerGinst Law has earned these distinctions in both Iowa and Illinois.

• Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers 
• Recognized for excellence in handling car accident cases.
• Top 10 Nursing Home Trial Lawyers 
  Honored among the best nursing home abuse and negligence attorneys.
• Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers 
  Recognized for success in commercial trucking accident litigation.
• Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers 
  Awarded for advocacy in traumatic brain injury cases.
• Top 10 Asbestos/Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers 
  Selected for exceptional representation of asbestos and mesothelioma victims.
• Top 25 Product Liability Trial Lawyers 
  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 Law Firm in Des Moines – CityView “Best of” Awards
• Best Personal Injury Lawyers – People’s Choice Awards – Awarded by the Des Moines Media Group.
• 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.
• 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 read some of our 5 Star Reviews

Click Here to view Testimonials from Client, Colleagues and Treatment Providers

Click Here to see Recent Case Results

Recognized for Ethics as Well as Experience

• Torch Award For Ethics – Better Business Bureau: Awarded to companies whose leaders demonstrate a high level or personal character and ensure that the organization practices the highest standard of ethics. VanDerGinst Law is the first, and perhaps only, law firm to whom this award has been bestowed in the region.

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 an Award-Winning Law Firm to Work for You

We’re honored to be recognized among the best – by peers, clients and communities, but what matters most is putting that recognition to work for you.

📞 Call us today at 800-960-VLAW or contact us online for a free consultation.
Let our Nationally Respected – Locally Connected team fight to get you the results you deserve.