Atty. Jennifer E. Rinden

Atty. Jennifer E. Rinden

Jennifer E. Rinden is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at S&I whose work focuses on litigation, primarily in medical malpractice defense and insurance defense.

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Profile Summary

About Jennifer E. Rinden at a glance

Jennifer E. Rinden is a medical malpractice, litigation, and health care attorney based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC. Admitted to practice in Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association and Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Cedar Rapids) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jennifer E. Rinden is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at S&I whose work focuses on litigation, primarily in medical malpractice defense and insurance defense
  • Jennifer is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law, is a member of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a member of the Iowa Defense Counsel and member of the Iowa Chapter of ABOTA
  • Jennifer also serves as a Volunteer Attorney for Iowa Legal Aid

Practice Areas Explained

Jennifer E. Rinden's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jennifer E. Rinden handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cedar Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jennifer E. Rinden

Where is Jennifer E. Rinden's law office located?
Jennifer E. Rinden's law practice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm is Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jennifer E. Rinden handle?
Jennifer E. Rinden focuses on medical malpractice, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
Where did Jennifer E. Rinden go to law school?
Jennifer E. Rinden earned their education at (J.D., 1997).
How can I contact Jennifer E. Rinden for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jennifer E. Rinden received?
Jennifer E. Rinden's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Cedar Rapids); Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law.

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1997

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Cedar Rapids)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as a Great Plains Super Lawyer--2009 and 2011 -- Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. Rating “AV”
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as Best Lawyers 2020 "Women in the Law" - Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Cedar Rapids)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association
Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

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