Dennis VanDerGinst and Mike Warner Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027

Dennis VanDerGinst and Mike Warner Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027

VanDerGinst Law is proud to announce that attorneys Dennis VanDerGinst and Michael J. “Mike” Warner have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

The recognition continues a longstanding tradition for VanDerGinst Law and its attorneys, who have been represented in Best Lawyers listings since 2007.

Dennis VanDerGinst is recognized in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, and Mike Warner is recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.

For a law firm devoted to representing injured people and their families, recognition from fellow members of the legal profession is especially meaningful.

Recognition Based on Peer Review

Unlike many legal awards and directories, recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.

The Best Lawyers methodology is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading attorneys regarding the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.

That means the recognition reflects the opinions of lawyers who understand the work, the profession, and what is required to effectively represent clients in complex litigation.

Dennis VanDerGinst: Mass Tort Litigation and Class Actions – Plaintiffs

Dennis VanDerGinst, Founder and CEO of VanDerGinst Law, has practiced law for more than three decades and represents injured individuals and families throughout Illinois, Iowa, and across the country.

His practice encompasses personal injury and wrongful death litigation as well as complex claims involving mass torts, product liability, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, trucking accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and other cases involving serious injuries and substantial damages.

Dennis has been selected by Best Lawyers in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs.

Mass tort and class action litigation can involve large numbers of people injured by defective products, dangerous drugs or medical devices, toxic substances, corporate misconduct, and other widespread wrongdoing. These cases frequently involve complicated medical and scientific evidence, multiple defendants, extensive discovery, and litigation coordinated across multiple jurisdictions.

Recognition in this area reflects a body of work extending beyond traditional individual personal injury litigation into complex plaintiff-side litigation.

Mike Warner: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Michael J. “Mike” Warner has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and has been included in Best Lawyers listings since 2007.

Mike has spent decades representing injured people and their families and has been an important part of the Quad Cities legal community throughout his career.

His work in plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation reflects the central mission of VanDerGinst Law: helping people who have suffered serious injuries or losses because of the negligence or wrongful conduct of others.

Mike’s recognition is particularly meaningful because of its longevity. His inclusion in Best Lawyers dates back two decades, demonstrating sustained recognition from members of the legal profession.

A Tradition of Advocacy for Injured People

Dennis VanDerGinst and Mike Warner share professional roots that extend back many years.

Both practiced at Braud/Warner, Ltd before Dennis founded VanDerGinst Law. Their careers have included decades of representing plaintiffs in personal injury and other civil litigation.

Today, Mike is part of VanDerGinst Law, bringing that history and experience together under one firm.

The 2027 Best Lawyers selections recognize these two attorneys with different areas of distinction but a common professional mission: advocating for people and families confronting serious injuries, wrongful death, and powerful opposing interests.

Serving Personal Injury Clients Throughout Illinois and Iowa

VanDerGinst Law is a personal injury law firm representing clients throughout Illinois and Iowa, with offices serving the Quad Cities, Des Moines, and Chicago.

The firm’s attorneys handle cases involving:

Car accidents
Commercial truck and semi-truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Wrongful death
Medical malpractice
Nursing home abuse and neglect
Product liability
Premises liability and slip-and-fall injuries
Workers’ compensation
Construction accidents
Dog bites and animal attacks
Traumatic brain injuries
Catastrophic injuries
Mass tort litigation and class actions
Other serious personal injury and negligence claims

Although the firm’s reach extends well beyond its office locations, VanDerGinst Law remains committed to the communities in which its attorneys live and work.

That philosophy is reflected in the firm’s longstanding message:

Nationally Respected. Locally Connected.

VanDerGinst Law and Best Lawyers

VanDerGinst Law and members of the firm have been represented in Best Lawyers listings since 2007.

The selection of Dennis VanDerGinst and Mike Warner to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® continues that history of professional recognition.

Awards are gratifying, particularly when they result from the opinions of professional peers. But at VanDerGinst Law, recognition has never been the objective.

The objective remains the same as it has throughout the firm’s history: to provide exceptional advocacy to injured people and families when they need it most.

We congratulate Dennis and Mike on their 2027 Best Lawyers recognition and thank the clients, colleagues, attorneys, staff members, and communities who have been part of the VanDerGinst Law story.