Best Personal Injury Law Firms in Alaska (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Atkinson Conway & Gagnon ranks #1 statewide with 4 source appearances including Best Lawyers (U.S. News) and Chambers USA (Chambers and Partners).
- Law Office of Jason Skala and Schlehofer Law Offices each appear in 4 sources, including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and Expertise.com.
- Two Alaska attorneys — David Henderson and Ty Farnsworth — hold National Trial Lawyers Top 100 membership, a distinction limited to 2 Alaska personal injury lawyers.
- Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot and Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth are the only firms ranked by both Best Lawyers and Chambers USA for litigation.
- Alaska's 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (AS 09.10.070) makes early consultation with a ranked firm critical.
Based on cross-referencing 10 authoritative sources including Best Lawyers (U.S. News), Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Chambers USA (Chambers and Partners), and National Trial Lawyers Top 100, here are the top-ranked personal injury law firms across Alaska for 2026.
Top Personal Injury Law Firms Across Alaska
- Atkinson Conway & Gagnon — #1 in Best Lawyers for Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs; recognized by Chambers USA; Richard Vollertsen named Litigator of the Year by Best Lawyers in America; 85+ years combined experience (meta-score: 88/100, 4 sources)
- Law Office of Jason Skala — Super Lawyers selectee; Expertise.com top 12; ThreeBestRated top 3; $40M+ recovered for clients (meta-score: 82/100, 4 sources)
- Schlehofer Law Offices — Super Lawyers designation; Expertise.com top 12; ThreeBestRated top 3; $100M+ collected, 36 years experience (meta-score: 80/100, 4 sources)
- Law Offices of David Henderson — National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member; #1 on Lawyer Legion; Million Dollar Advocates Forum member; 26 years licensed (meta-score: 78/100, 3 sources)
- Crowson Law Group — Expertise.com top 12; ThreeBestRated top 3; #1 on TopInjuryLawyersList with 4.9 rating and 408 reviews (meta-score: 76/100, 3 sources)
Best Firms in Southcentral Alaska (Anchorage, Mat-Su, Kenai)
Southcentral Alaska — home to roughly two-thirds of the state's population — concentrates the highest density of ranked personal injury firms.
- Law Office of Ben Crittenden — Super Lawyers listed; #2 on Lawyer Legion; recognized by Elite Litigators (meta-score: 74/100, 3 sources)
- Farnsworth & Vance — Ty Farnsworth holds National Trial Lawyers Top 100 membership; ranked #3 on TopInjuryLawyersList (4.9 rating); listed by Elite Litigators (meta-score: 74/100, 3 sources)
- Johnson Law, P.C. — Past President of Alaska Trial Lawyers Association; 31 years experience; rated 5.0 on TopInjuryLawyersList; listed by Elite Litigators (meta-score: 72/100, 2 sources)
- Barber & Associates — Past President of Alaska Association for Justice; 22 years experience; listed by Elite Litigators and TopInjuryLawyersList (4.8 rating) (meta-score: 68/100, 2 sources)
- Kelley & Canterbury — Family-owned since 1975; nearly 50 years of practice; 5.0 rating on TopInjuryLawyersList; Superb Avvo rating per Elite Litigators (meta-score: 64/100, 2 sources)
Notable Litigation Firms in Greater Alaska
Several firms ranked by prestigious national publications serve clients across Alaska's broader regions.
- Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot — #2 in Best Lawyers for Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs; David Gross ranked Band 3 by Chambers USA (meta-score: 70/100)
- Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth — #3 in Best Lawyers; Jahna Lindemuth ranked Band 3 by Chambers USA (meta-score: 70/100)
- Power & Power Law — 45+ years combined experience; listed by both Elite Litigators and Lawyer Legion; 100% personal injury practice
- Libbey Law Offices — 40+ years combined experience; licensed in Alaska and Washington; listed by Elite Litigators and Lawyer Legion
Firms With National Trial Lawyer Recognition
Only two Alaska personal injury attorneys hold National Trial Lawyers Top 100 membership — a professional association (trust score: 8/10) that limits selection to the top 100 trial lawyers per state:
- David Henderson (Law Offices of David Henderson) — also a Million Dollar Advocates Forum member
- Ty Farnsworth (Farnsworth & Vance) — nearly 20 years of personal injury trial experience
For a more detailed look at Anchorage-specific rankings, see our Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Anchorage, Alaska (2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Alaska personal injury firm is ranked highest by Best Lawyers?
Atkinson Conway & Gagnon holds the #1 position in Best Lawyers (U.S. News) for Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs in Anchorage, with attorney Richard Vollertsen also named Litigator of the Year by Best Lawyers in America.
How many Alaska personal injury lawyers are National Trial Lawyers Top 100 members?
Only two: David Henderson of Law Offices of David Henderson and Ty Farnsworth of Farnsworth & Vance, according to the National Trial Lawyers member directory.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Alaska?
Alaska imposes a 2-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims under AS 09.10.070. Firms like Atkinson Conway & Gagnon and Law Offices of David Henderson handle statewide cases within this filing window.
Which Alaska firms appear in both Best Lawyers and Chambers USA?
Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot and Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth are both ranked by Best Lawyers (U.S. News) and Chambers USA (Chambers and Partners) for litigation in Alaska.
Which personal injury firm in Alaska has recovered the most for clients?
Schlehofer Law Offices reports $100M+ collected over 36 years of practice, according to TopInjuryLawyersList. Law Office of Jason Skala reports $40M+ recovered per the same source.