Top Rated Polk County, IA Medical Malpractice Lawyers

In Polk County, Iowa, there are 47 medical malpractice lawyers available with 83+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Polk County Has 47 Medical Malpractice Attorneys with 83 Reviews

Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Dennis VanDerGinst is the President/CEO of VanDerGinst Law, one of the most successful personal injury law firms in the country. He has been a tireless advocate for his clients and a stalwart ambassador for his profession. As a result, he has been...

Rating: 10

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: I represent clients in personal injury, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. I also represents clients in securities fraud, consumer fraud, and financial services class-action cases nationwide. I am licensed to pra...

Rating: 8.4

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Polk County, IA

Medical malpractice attorneys represent patients harmed by negligent healthcare providers. They gather and review medical records, consult experts, investigate claims of substandard care, file cases in court, negotiate settlements with hospitals or insurers, and litigate for compensation covering medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and long-term care.

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Medical malpractice attorneys represent patients harmed by negligent healthcare providers. They gather and review medical records, consult experts, investigate claims of substandard care, file cases in court, negotiate settlements with hospitals or insurers, and litigate for compensation covering medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and long-term care.

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Brad is the newest addition to Johnston Martineau, joining as senior associate in the fall of 2017. He holds an undergraduate degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and his law degree from the University of Iowa. His broad and varied ...

Rating: 7.9

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

Experienced and trusted attorney with over 20 years of courtroom experience in federal and state court.

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(515) 461-8757

Rachel Jordan Scherle's Website

Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: I was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. I obtained my undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Iowa in 1988 and obtained my juris doctor from Drake University Law School in 1991. Since graduating from law school and pass...

Rating: 8.1

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Birth Injury

Bio: I am a native of Norwalk, IA. I have not strayed far from my Iowan roots. Following my graduation from Norwalk High School, I obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2008 from Central College in Pella, Iowa, majoring in Business Administration. I ...

Rating: 6.8

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "I want to thank Mr. Parrish for the extensive work he did to defend my case. Typically a lawyer will bill you for every minute he or she spends interacting with you or with regard to handling your paperwork. This Lawyer was there for me every st..."

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Litigation, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Guy R. Cook has been practicing law for more than 35 years. He is a double board certified trial lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Guy has served as counsel in more than 1000 litigated matters and has tried more than 200 jury trials....

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(515) 305-3178

Guy Richard Cook's Website

Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Tom Fowler Law is a personal injury law firm founded by a family. Every case is taken seriously by Tom Fowler Law, and we are dedicated to ensuring that you obtain fair compensation and justice. Tom Fowler is a retired Marine who served his countr...

Rating: 7.2

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and more

Bio: After receiving his law degree from Drake University, James J. Biscoglia went on to work for the State of Florida as an Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, FL. Here he became a lead trial attorney, and after...

Rating: 8.4

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Robert G. Tully was born on September 7, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa. Rob is the managing director of the Law Offices of Rob Tully, P.C. in West Des Moines, Iowa. Rob graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1977 with a B.A. and received his Juris...

Rating: 8.8

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

Review: "Michael Norris is a hard working, honest and determined attorney who will fight for your rights and will get the job done. Most people are not comfortable in standing up for themselves, but Michael Norris is a great negotiator and is not intimate..."

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Representing those injured or killed by the negligence of doctors, hospitals, medical providers and nursing homes. Call for your free case review today.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 959-3266

George B. Jones's Website

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Awarded attorney practicing primarily in divorce, family law and personal injury.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(515) 218-7478

Ryan E. Weese's Website

Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Aviation

Review: "Very competent and attentive to my needs as a client. Ethical and knew the law in my case. Went out of his way to keep me informed on all aspects of my case."

Rating: 7.0

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Aviation, Employment & Labor and more

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(515) 400-0447

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products

Rating: 7.6

Call for a consultation(515) 461-7368

Brian Patrick Galligan's Website

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Litigation

Rating: 9.0

Call for a consultation(515) 400-0159

Connie Lynn Diekema's Website

Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Administrative Law and more

Rating: 7.2

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Polk County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Construction & Development, Personal Injury and more

Rating: 9.2

Call for a consultation(515) 305-3480

Kevin J. Driscoll's Website

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