Best Lawyers-Ranked Personal Injury Firms in Phoenix (2026)
Key Takeaways
- 9 Phoenix personal injury firms hold 2026 Best Lawyers recognition from U.S. News & World Report, the highest-trust commercial legal directory (9/10 authority).
- Plattner Verderame and Panish Shea Ravipudi both earned Tier 1 Best Law Firms rankings for Personal Injury Litigation — Plaintiffs in 2026.
- Phillips Law Group, Lerner and Rowe, and Harris Powers & Cunningham are recognized by both Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
- 5 of the 9 Best Lawyers-ranked firms also have attorneys certified as Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Specialists by the State Bar of Arizona.
- Scott Palumbo of The Palumbo Law Firm was named 2023 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury in Phoenix.
Based on Best Lawyers' 2026 peer-review rankings (published by U.S. News & World Report), cross-referenced with Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and the State Bar of Arizona Board Certification directory, here are all 9 Best Lawyers-ranked personal injury firms serving Phoenix.
Tier 1 Best Lawyers Firms for Personal Injury Litigation in Phoenix
Plattner Verderame — Tier 1 ranking in 2026 Best Law Firms for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Best Lawyers, 2026). Plattner Verderame partners Richard Plattner (certified since 1991) and Frank Verderame (certified since 1993) are both Board Certified Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Specialists by the State Bar of Arizona. Multiple Plattner Verderame attorneys are also recognized by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP — Tier 1 Best Law Firms ranking nationally for Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation (Best Lawyers, 2026). Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP maintains a Phoenix office and is the only nationally Tier 1-ranked firm on this list.
Best Lawyers Firms with Super Lawyers and Board Certification
Phillips Law Group — Recognized as Best Law Firm in America 2026 by Best Lawyers. Phillips Law Group is also ranked #1 personal injury firm in Arizona by Ranking Arizona (AZ Big Media, 2024 and 2025). Jeffrey Phillips of Phillips Law Group is a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member and Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers designee.
Harris Powers & Cunningham — Named Best Law Firms 2024 for plaintiff medical malpractice and personal injury by Best Lawyers. Frank Powers of Harris Powers & Cunningham has been selected to Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) since 2010. Frank Powers is also a Board Certified Specialist since 2009 (State Bar of Arizona). Harris Powers & Cunningham has 3 Super Lawyers-designated attorneys per LawInfo.
The Palumbo Law Firm — Scott Palumbo was named 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury by Best Lawyers. The Palumbo Law Firm secured the 2024 largest personal injury verdict in Arizona history at $90 million, per AZ Big Media Top 100 Lawyers 2026.
Goldberg & Osborne — Listed in Best Lawyers 2026. Lisa Kimmel and John Osborne of Goldberg & Osborne are Board Certified Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Specialists by the State Bar of Arizona (John Osborne since 1991). Goldberg & Osborne also ranked #3 by Ranking Arizona (AZ Big Media, 2025).
Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys — Named Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report via Best Lawyers. Lerner and Rowe ranked #2 personal injury firm in Arizona by Ranking Arizona (AZ Big Media, 2024 and 2025). Multiple Lerner and Rowe attorneys hold Super Lawyers designations.
Additional Best Lawyers-Recognized Firms in Phoenix
Lamber Goodnow Injury Lawyers — Best Lawyers in America 2012–2019, AV Preeminent rated (Best Lawyers). Marc Lamber and James Goodnow of Lamber Goodnow are both recognized by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
Gallagher & Kennedy — Listed in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters). Gallagher & Kennedy maintains a dedicated personal injury practice in Phoenix.
Udall Shumway — Recognized by both Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) for personal injury litigation in Phoenix.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Best Lawyers and why does it matter for personal injury firms in Phoenix?
Best Lawyers is a prestigious peer-review legal directory published by U.S. News & World Report. In 2026, 9 Phoenix personal injury firms hold Best Lawyers recognition, including Tier 1-ranked Plattner Verderame and nationally Tier 1-ranked Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP.
Which Phoenix personal injury firms are ranked Tier 1 by Best Lawyers in 2026?
Plattner Verderame holds a Tier 1 Best Law Firms ranking for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Phoenix. Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP holds a Tier 1 ranking nationally for the same category.
Which Best Lawyers-ranked Phoenix firms also have Board Certified Specialists?
Five Best Lawyers firms have State Bar of Arizona Board Certified Specialists: Plattner Verderame (Richard Plattner, Frank Verderame), Goldberg & Osborne (John Osborne, Lisa Kimmel), Harris Powers & Cunningham (Frank Powers), Phillips Law Group, and The Palumbo Law Firm.
Which Phoenix personal injury attorney was named Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year?
Scott Palumbo of The Palumbo Law Firm was named 2023 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury in Phoenix. The Palumbo Law Firm also secured Arizona's largest personal injury verdict in 2024 at $90 million per AZ Big Media.
How many Phoenix personal injury firms appear in both Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers?
Seven firms appear in both Best Lawyers (U.S. News & World Report) and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters): Phillips Law Group, Lerner and Rowe, Goldberg & Osborne, Plattner Verderame, Harris Powers & Cunningham, Lamber Goodnow, and Gallagher & Kennedy.