Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Des Moines, IA

24 firms listed · 15 in Des Moines · 2 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 19, 2026

Lombardi Law Firm

Lombardi Law Firm

(43)
  • Feel
  • Outcome
  • Information
“After having being involved in auto accident whereas the other party was clearly at fault, I found that their insurance company had a practice of leaning on Iowa's comparative fault laws and was only offering me 1/2 of the value of my damaged auto an...”
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Check, Debit, Cash
In Business Since 2018
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Des Moines Injury Law Firm

Des Moines Injury Law Firm

(46)
  • Team
  • Integrity
  • Results
“If you are ever in the position of needing to seek out a personal injury lawyer, having someone with the integrity and moral character of Brad Biren on your team will make the process so much easier.”
Emergency Services
Se Habla Español
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2004
699 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
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Hope Law Firm

Hope Law Firm

(45)
  • Questions
  • Emails
  • Family Law
“I just spoke with one of the nicest and proficient attorneys, Shelby Burns, although I did not retain this firm, Shelby was amazingly helpful in guiding me to another attorney that specializes in my particular situation.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2008
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Carpenter Law Firm

Carpenter Law Firm

(49)
  • Settlement
  • Call
  • Knows
“My mom has known mr carpenter for years he has help her and myself genuine great person and very professional if you need someone to call on he is your guy thank you for helping me with my case”
Accepts Cash, Check
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1985
300 Walnut St # 270, Des Moines, IA
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Baer Law Office

Baer Law Office

(47)
  • Call
  • Divorce
  • Family Law
“I was so scared about filing for divorce and worried how I would be able to advocate for myself and my children and Kim absolutely puts my mind to ease at every step of the way with her knowledge and communication.”
Family Business
In Business Since 2010
838 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling

Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling

(50)
  • Team
  • Settlement
  • Information
“The concern and caring nature they showed of my accident, the injuries, the multiple surgeries, therapies, and future medical issues along with what the future held for me, made me and my family comfortable and confident.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2003
2711 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Shown here are 24 firms listed for Des Moines, IA that take medical malpractice work. What each says about its clinical caseload, consultations and fees is taken from its own website; the ratings and quoted comments come from public reviews.

Area overview: Des Moines, IA

Of the 24 firms we list here, 15 are in Des Moines itself and 9 come from West Des Moines (9 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,576 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 2 are open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are auto accidents (3), medical malpractice (3), motorcycle accidents (3), pedestrian accidents (3) and civil litigation (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 14 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Do medical negligence firms listed for Des Moines describe their clinical experience online?

A website is listed for all 24 firms on this page. Look for the specialties they mention, whether they name the expert disciplines they work with, and how they describe the length of these cases. A site that says nothing about clinical work is worth a question on the first call.

Hemminger Law Firm

Hemminger Law Firm

(39)
  • Communication
  • Team
  • Workers Comp
“I really did not know how to proceed so I looked to John for his counsel and in the end I feel as if we reached the best outcome for my particular situation.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 1996
2454 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA
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Rouse Law

Rouse Law

(42)
  • Calls
  • Email
  • Knowledge
“He listened to my concerns and talked me thru what my options actually were as well as the pros and cons of those options and that was just an upfront, consultation.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2013
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Feitelson Law Firm

Feitelson Law Firm

(41)
  • Understanding
  • Communication
  • Job
“He helped us with a very serious criminal case that had taken a toll in our lives he got those charges dismissed and also helped with business legal matter that ended up being settlemented out of court.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2013
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Reid Law Firm

Reid Law Firm

(29)
  • Felt
  • Insurance
  • Case
“It was evident as we worked through my case that he was very experienced and was able to guide my decisions based on his experience with both the insurance company and the opposing lawyer.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2017
100 Court Ave Suite 315, Des Moines, IA
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Hixson & Brown

Hixson & Brown

(32)
  • Communication
  • Understand
  • Insurance Company
“While any type of litigation effort is long, arduous and difficult Blake helped make the experience the best it could possibly be with his professionalism, as well as his compassion.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2007
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese

Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese

(32)
  • Divorce
  • Money
  • Meeting
“The other members of the firm that we have had the pleasure to work with are of exceptional expertise in all their office procedures, I can truly say I would put any legal matter in their hands with confidence in their professionalism.”
Family Business
In Business Since 2016
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Loney & Schueller

Loney & Schueller

(21)
“Randy and his staff always made not just my husband but the whole family feel like he wasn't just a client that he could get paid off of but he did make us feel like he did really genuinely care about my husband's well being as well.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2009
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Olson Law Office

Olson Law Office

BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2002
3116 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Drew Law Firm

Drew Law Firm

(1)
“Excellent”
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1992
535 40th St, Des Moines, IA
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Nate Staudt, Attorney at Law

Nate Staudt, Attorney at Law

(17)
  • Call
  • Choice
  • Legal Advice
“Nate and and his staff were there beginning to end ,with helping fight a company that was refusing to take responsibility and help me after being hurt on the job.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2023
2423 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Roxanne Conlin & Associates

Roxanne Conlin & Associates

(23)
  • Law Firm
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Questions
“They helped through my case and also helped me throughout the process with anything that me and my family needed and for that I greatly appreciate what they have done for me and my family!!”
BBB Accredited
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2007
3721 SW 61st St suite c, Des Moines, IA
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McCormally & Cosgrove

McCormally & Cosgrove

(17)
  • Child
  • Integrity
  • Questions
“Shayla went out of her way to communicate with my lawyer in Wisconsin to ensure that she was providing legal advice that was in my boys' best interest in both Iowa and Wisconsin.”
In Business Since 2016
4508 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
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Goodman/Keller

Goodman/Keller

(21)
  • Parents
  • Law Suit
  • Law Firm
“6 months after the accident hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of medical bills were piling up which my parents were unable to pay as they were average people who didn't have that kind of money.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2004
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Carney Appleby Law

Carney Appleby Law

(9)
  • Understand
  • Communication
“There was a point where the mediator requested clarification on a whole list of claims from my former landlord, and I felt a bit defeated, but Jasper reassured me that it was normal for the mediator to kind of push back a bit, and not to give up.”
In Business Since 2012
303 Locust St STE 400, Des Moines, IA
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Elverson Vasey

Elverson Vasey

(23)
  • Mind
  • Questions
  • Will
“Nathan was a calm voice on the other end of the phone and email, keeping priorities foremost in my mind, and helping me not to sweat the decisions ahead of me.”
In Business Since 2004
700 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Bandstra Law Firm

Bandstra Law Firm

(20)
  • Team
  • Knowledge
  • Name
“From my initial consultation when Scott personally answered his phone and spent 45 minutes listening to my situation, through to the end, Scott always made me feel like I was his only client and was thorough in all his work.”
Accepts Check
In Business Since 2000
505 5th Ave #810, Des Moines, IA
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Coppola Hockenberg Law Firm

Coppola Hockenberg Law Firm

(18)
  • Knowledge
  • Questions
“When I hired him, I was beginning to lose hope that I'd find an attorney that I'd feel confident in that they'd help in my 'difficult' custody case.”
In Business Since 2017
West Des Moines, IA · 9 mi from Des Moines
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Balduchi Law Office

Balduchi Law Office

(10)
“They are very experienced lawyers and are very well priced for their work they so”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2001
2801 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA
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