Mindi Vervaecke

Mindi Vervaecke has nearly three decades of legal experience focused on helping injured individuals secure the compensation they deserve. Her practice focuses on workers’ compensation and personal injury, where she has consistently advocated for the rights of individuals harmed on the job or due to the negligence of others. Mindi has built a reputation for her dedication, depth of knowledge, and strong work ethic.

Mindi earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa in 1993. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1996. Her academic foundation laid the groundwork for a successful legal career grounded in both compassion and competence.

Mindi has been a licensed attorney in Minnesota since 1996 and in Iowa since 1997. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. These extensive bar admissions reflect her depth of experience and dedication to providing thorough, results‑driven legal representation.

Mindi has been a key figure in the legal community through her work with the Iowa Association for Justice and the Iowa Association of Workers’ Compensation Attorneys. She has contributed to continuing legal education and has served on core committees and commissions, including the Iowa Supreme Court Nominating Commission and the Iowa Supreme Court Commissioner on Continuing Legal Education.

Mindi Vervaecke has consistently used her legal knowledge to guide clients through difficult times, making sure their voices are heard and their needs met. With ten consecutive years of recognition by Super Lawyers, her record speaks to the trust placed in her by peers and clients alike.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney at Law, Wertz Law Firm, P.C.
• Member, Iowa Association of Justice
• Member, Iowa Association of Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
• Member, Iowa Supreme Court Nominating Commission
• Member, U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit (1998)
• Member, U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa (1999)
• Member, U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa (2000)

Licensed State

• Minnesota
• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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