Jennifer E. Rinden

Litigation - Health Care

5.0 (1 reviews)

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

28+ years experience

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

319-731-2378

https://www.shuttleworthlaw.com/attorneys/jennifer-e-rinden/

235 6th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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Bio

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. 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.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Iowa

State Capital

Des Moines

Highest Court

Iowa Supreme Court

Bar Association

Iowa State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Health Care

Awards & Recognition

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

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

Education

Drake University, J.D., graduated 1997

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Reviews

Betty Lee

3 months ago

A formidable advocate in complex medical litigation

Jennifer Rinden represented our hospital in a high-stakes malpractice claim. Her 28 years of experience, particularly in health care litigation, were immediately evident. She masterfully guided us through discovery and depositions, her strategic thinking was impeccable. The case was dismissed before trial, a testament to her skill. Her recognition as Lawyer of the Year is well-deserved. Jennifer is not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also personally invested, making a stressful process manageable. We are profoundly grateful for her expertise at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll.