Dennis A. Vanderginst - Moline, IL
Attorney at VanDerGinst Law
Personal Injury Lawyers in Moline, IL
4950 38th Ave Moline, IL 61265
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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37
Years
Experience
Moline Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 04/27/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Car Accident
- Wrongful Death
- Animal and Dog Bites
- Defective and Dangerous Products
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Trucking Accident
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accident
- Slip and Fall Accident
- Workers Compensation
- VA Disability
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Dennis VanDerGinst serves as President and CEO of VanDerGinst Law, a nationally recognized personal injury firm known for delivering results while maintaining a strong commitment to ethics and community impact. Over the course of his career, Dennis has built a reputation as a dedicated advocate for injured individuals and families, helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence.
A graduate of DePaul University College of Law, Dennis is licensed to practice in Illinois, Iowa, Washington, D.C., and multiple federal courts. He has handled cases across the country, focusing his practice on personal injury matters ranging from motor vehicle accidents and premises liability to medical malpractice, product liability, workers’ compensation, and mass tort litigation. Under his leadership, VanDerGinst Law has represented tens of thousands of injury victims nationwide.
Dennis’s work has been widely recognized by both clients and peers. He holds the highest possible AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has earned top ratings from Avvo. He has been selected as a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters and has received numerous client-driven honors for service and results. His firm was also awarded the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Ethics—an uncommon distinction for a law firm in the region.
In addition to client recognition, Dennis has received extensive peer-based honors, including repeated selection to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, along with multiple specialty recognitions in areas such as brain injury, medical malpractice, trucking, product liability, and nursing home litigation. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, reflecting his track record of securing substantial recoveries for clients.
Dennis is frequently sought out by media outlets for insight on legal and consumer issues. He has appeared on national and regional television and radio programs and is the host of the widely followed Legal Squeaks podcast, where he breaks down legal topics into practical, easy-to-understand discussions for everyday audiences.
His contributions extend beyond the courtroom. Dennis has written extensively on legal topics, spoken at conferences across the country, and served as an adjunct professor teaching tort and insurance law. He has also held leadership roles in several professional organizations, including service on boards and advisory committees dedicated to advancing the civil justice system.
A forward-thinking leader, Dennis was among the early adopters of digital platforms in the legal industry, helping position his firm as a resource not only for clients, but also for other attorneys, students, and consumers seeking reliable legal information.
At the core of Dennis’s work is a strong commitment to service. Through VanDerGinst Law, he has helped foster a culture focused on advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom—supporting injured individuals while also giving back to communities through charitable contributions and outreach initiatives benefiting veterans, first responders, educators, and those in need.
While managing the firm’s growth and operations, Dennis remains actively involved in client matters, continuing to oversee injury cases and work directly with clients and team members across the firm’s offices.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
- America's Premier Lawyers
- AV PREEMINENT Rating - Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Attorneys Network
- Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings
- Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics
- Client Champion - Martindale-Hubbell
- Client's Choice Award - AVVO Lawyer Rating Service
- International Who's Who
- Lifetime Honoree - Best Attorneys of America
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Nation's Top 1% Attorney - National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- Superb Rating (10/10) - AVVO Lawyer Rating Service
- Top 100 Litigation Lawyers - American Society of Legal Advocates
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers - American Trial Lawyers Association
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers - The National Trial Lawyers
- Top 500 Attorneys in America - LawDragon Publications
- Who's Who in American Law
Other Sources of Feedback About Dennis A. Vanderginst
Included on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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DePaul University College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1989
Juris Doctor
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DePaul University College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1989
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Non Legal Education
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Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb,
Illinois, 1985
B.A., Bachelor of Arts - Black Hawk College, Moline, Illinois, 1982
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Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb,
Illinois, 1985
Current Employment Position(s)
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Chief Executive Officer
Past Positions
- Depaul Legal Clinic, Student Attorney, 1988 - 1989
- Law Offices Of Elliot Samuels, Law Clerk, 1987 - 1989
- Law Offices Of Elliot Samuels, Associate Attorney, 1989 - 1990
- Law Offices Of Dennis Vanderginst, 1990 - 1991
- Wylie, Mulherin, Rehfeldt & Varchetto, P.C., Associate Attorney, 1991 - 1992
- Black Hawk College, Adjunct Professor of Torts and Insurance Law, 1993 - 1996
- Braud/Warner, LTD., Senior Associate Attorney, 1992 - 1994
- Braud/Warner, LTD., Partner, 1995 - 1999
- Braud, Westensee & Vanderginst, LTD., Managing Partner, 1999 - 2001
- Vanderginst, Roche & Westensee, LTD., Managing Partner, 2001 - 2004
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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"Ask the Expert" , WOC Talk Radio, 2015 - Present
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Medical Malpractice in the OR, Association of Operating Room Nurses, Chicago, IL, 2018
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Monetary Compensation for Victims of Crime, National Crime Victim Bar Association, 2017
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Anatomy of a Mass Tort, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2016
- Litigation, Insurance Claims, and How to Avoid Malpractice, St. Ambrose University Occupational Therapy Program, 2016
Published Works
Articles
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Mass Tort Litigation: Is it For the Masses?, Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Volume 8, Number 2, Summer, 2006
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The Legal Profession Caught in the Net, Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Volume 5, Number 2, Summer, 2003
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Negligent Use of Self Defense - A Viable Cause of Action, But Is There Coverage?, Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Volume 3, Number 1, Winter, 2001
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Tort "Reform" Versus Tort Fairness - A Call for Real Justice
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1989
- Iowa, 1994
- Wisconsin, 1996
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1989
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 1992
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1990
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 2017
Other Affiliations
- Academy of Trial Professionals, 2004 - 2005
- American Association for Justice, 1994 - Present
- American Bar Association, 1989 - Present
- Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America ((former National Board of Directors member))
- Brain Injury Association, 1996 - Present
- Chicago Bar Association, 1997 - 2003
- Cook County Bar Association, 1989 - 1992
- DuPage County Bar Association, 1991 - 1993
- Illinois Brain Injury Association, 1996 - Present
- Illinois State Bar Association, 1992 - Present
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1992 - Present
- Iowa State Bar Association, 1994 - Present
- Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 1994 - Present
- National Crime Victim Bar Association
- Pound Civil Justice Institute, 2004 - Present
- Rock Island County Bar Association, 1992 - Present
- Scott County Bar Association, 1994 - Present
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, 1998 - Present
- Winnebago County Bar Association; 1996-1998
- Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers; 1996-1999
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Contact
4950 38th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
Phone: 312-971-0587
Fax: 309-517-3020
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8AM-5PM | Friday: 8AM-3:30PM
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