Moline, IL

Robert R. Duncan

Attorney Robert R. Duncan is the founder and principal of Duncan Law Group. His practice concentrates on representing plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death throughout Illinois and the Midwest. He also handles class action litigation across the country. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 16 consecutive years, including selection to the Super Lawyers® Top 100 list in 2016, 2018, and 2020-2026. He has also been named a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and honored as a Leading Lawyer for the past 10 years.

Steve Hanna

As a DUI criminal defense attorney, Steve Hanna has represented many people who have been arrested on Interstate 80, in Henry County for Drug Trafficking. He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Mr. Hanna completed the NCDD Harvard DUI Program since 2007 and regularly attends seminars to provide clients with cutting-edge defenses. His philosophy on Criminal and DUI Defense is 'Scientific and Technical Defenses are designed to create reasonable doubt. “Doubt” will make the difference between conviction and acquittal.' He was born in Moline, IL on August 4, 1954. He graduated from United Township High School in 1972, attended Black Hawk College in 1983, graduated from St. Ambrose University in 1986, and completed his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law in May 1990. He became an Iowa Licensed Attorney in June 1990, an Illinois Licensed Attorney in November 1990, and licensed in Federal Court in December 1990. He has practiced criminal defense since September 1995. He has been recognized as an industry leader in criminal defense by Leading Lawyers and was featured in Leading Lawyers Magazine in 2013.

Matthew B. Heinlen

Matthew Heinlen is a partner with Capron Avgerinos & Heinlen, focusing on personal injury law, workers’ compensation, and real estate transactions. He is an experienced trial lawyer, having spent over seven years with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, prosecuting thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases and taking over 100 cases to trial. He achieved a $3.8 million plaintiff verdict within six months of joining the firm and is committed to advocating fiercely for his clients.

David Flosi

David Flosi is a seasoned trial lawyer specializing in transportation, premises liability, and intentional tort litigation. He graduated with Honors from John Marshall Law School in 2003. He was a Rising Star through Super Lawyers from 2011-2017 and made the Super Lawyers list in 2024. He brings unique insight from two decades of experience in civil defense.

Stephen J. Smalling

Steve Smalling is a partner with Capron Avgerinos & Heinlen, specializing in personal injury law, including automobile and construction accidents, premises liability, and insurance litigation, as well as workers’ compensation. He also focuses on Defense Base Act claims, guiding clients through complex processes to achieve fair compensation. Steve is committed to a step-by-step dialogue with clients, ensuring they understand the legal system and receive the best possible outcome.

Nick J. Avgerinos

Nick Avgerinos is of counsel at Capron Avgerinos & Heinlen and a founder of the firm. He handles a variety of workers’ compensation cases and has extensive experience working with union labor in western Illinois and eastern Iowa. Nick is a frequent speaker about workers’ compensation rights and has been recognized as a Top 10 Leading Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Illinois and inducted into the Dubuque Area Labor Hall of Fame.

Howard Zimmerle

Howard Zimmerle is an attorney specializing in injury and death cases, including car accidents, workers' compensation, nursing home neglect, and medical malpractice. He has over 18 years of experience and is admitted to practice in Iowa and Illinois.