As a partner at Wendler & Zinzilieta, P.C., Angie Zinzilieta is a seasoned advocate dedicated to securing justice for those who have been wronged. With a focus on plaintiff's personal injury law, Angie brings a wealth of experience and a passion for helping clients navigate complex legal matters.
Angie is a results-driven attorney with a relentless commitment to her clients' well-being. With a diverse background in litigation, she focuses on cases involving medical malpractice, bad faith insurance claims, workers' compensation, and crashes. Angie's expertise in these areas allows her to provide comprehensive legal representation tailored to each client's unique needs.
Raised in a small town in Southern Illinois, she is motivated by helping the underdog succeed. Angie strives to have an "open door" policy and works very hard to make sure that her clients are always in the loop.  Many of Angie's clients have become "adopted family members" and life-long friends.
Angie enjoys spending time with her family, including "adopted family," and very spoiled dog. Angie also loves teaching legal classes at SWIC in Belleville.
Angie is grateful to be a part of such an incredible team which is committed to excellence and putting the client first.
PRACTICE AREAS
Personal InjuryÂ
Trial Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Crashes
Guardianship
Products Liability
Medical Malpractice
Slips & Falls
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University -
School of Law
Magna Cum Laude
​Taylor Mattis Fellow
AWARDS
2024 - Super Lawyers - Rising Star
​2023 - NTLA - Top 40 under 40 - Illinois
2022 - NTLA - Top 40 under 40 - Illinois
2021 - NTLA - Top 40 under 40 - Illinois
2020 - NTLA - Top 40 under 40 - Illinois
2019 Client's Choice Award - AVVO
2018 Client's Choice Award - AVVO
2017 Client's Choice Award - AVVO
ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Illinois
State Bar of Missouri
Seventh Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals
Central District of Illinois, U.S. District Court
Eastern District of Missouri, U.S. District Court
Southern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court
Member of Missouri Bar Association
Member of Illinois State Bar AssociationÂ
Member of Illinois Trial Lawyer Association
Member of the American Association for Justice