Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Arizona (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Goldberg & Osborne ranks #1 overall, recognized by Best Lawyers, Expertise.com, Ranking Arizona, and the Arizona State Bar Board Certified Specialists directory.
- Phillips Law Group and The Husband & Wife Law Team each appear in 4+ sources, with Phillips Law Group cited by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for over $1 billion in recoveries.
- Five of the top 10 firms include Arizona State Bar Board Certified Specialists in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death — the state's highest credential.
- Gallagher & Kennedy is the only large full-service firm on the list, with 5 attorneys named to Southwest Super Lawyers 2025 (Thomson Reuters).
- Rankings are based on cross-referencing 12 sources including Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, the Arizona State Bar, and the National Trial Lawyers.
Based on cross-referencing 12 authoritative sources — including Super Lawyers, a prestigious Thomson Reuters publication; Best Lawyers; and the Arizona State Bar Board Certified Specialists directory — here are the top-ranked personal injury law firms in Arizona for 2026.
Top 10 Personal Injury Firms in Arizona — Ranked
- Goldberg & Osborne — #1 in Ranking Arizona 2025 (AZ Big Media); recognized by Best Lawyers and Expertise.com; founding partner John Edwards Osborne is an Arizona State Bar Board Certified Specialist since 1991.
- Phillips Law Group — #2 in Ranking Arizona 2025; named to Best Lawyers' Best Law Firms 2026; founding partner Jeffrey Phillips is a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member; over $1 billion in total recoveries.
- The Husband & Wife Law Team (Breyer Law Offices) — 6 source appearances, the most of any firm; Mark P. Breyer is an Arizona State Bar Board Certified Specialist (since 2005) and National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member; also listed on Expertise.com and Lawyer Legion.
- Gallagher & Kennedy — Arizona's 7th-largest law firm with 45+ years of practice; recognized by Best Lawyers; 5 attorneys named to Southwest Super Lawyers 2025 (Thomson Reuters), including Shannon Clark (Top 50 in AZ).
- Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys — Listed on Ranking Arizona 2025 and Expertise.com; over $1 billion recovered in the last five years.
- Hirsch & Lyon Accident Law PLLC — 5 source appearances; Jack H. Hirsch is an Arizona State Bar Board Certified Specialist (since 2017); established in 1977 with over $100 million in recoveries; charges 25% contingency fees per Expertise.com.
- Gage Mathers Law Group — Martin H. Mathers is an Arizona State Bar Board Certified Specialist (since 2009) with 38 years licensed; over $275 million in recoveries per Expertise.com; also on Lawyer Legion.
- Kelly Law Team — Peter C. Kelly is an Arizona State Bar Board Certified Specialist (since 2000); listed on Ranking Arizona 2025, Expertise.com, and OnTopList.
- Zanes Law Injury Lawyers — Over $500 million recovered since 2003 with a reported 99% win rate per Ranking Arizona 2025; offices in Phoenix and Tucson.
- Lamber Goodnow Injury Lawyers — Backed by Fennemore, Arizona's oldest law firm; Marc H. Lamber has 35 years of experience per Lawyer Legion; also listed on Ranking Arizona 2025.
Top Firms in the Phoenix Metro Area
All 10 firms on this list maintain offices in metro Phoenix, Arizona's largest legal market. The highest concentration of Board Certified Specialists practices in Phoenix: Goldberg & Osborne, The Husband & Wife Law Team, Hirsch & Lyon, Gage Mathers Law Group, and Kelly Law Team all have Board Certified attorneys in the Phoenix area per the Arizona State Bar.
Top Firms in Tucson and Southern Arizona
Zanes Law Injury Lawyers is the top-ranked firm with a major Tucson presence, reporting $500 million+ in recoveries per Ranking Arizona 2025. Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys also serves Tucson with a full-service office.
Board Certified Specialists to Know
The Arizona State Bar — the state's highest credentialing authority — certifies specialists in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. Five attorneys from this top-10 list hold that designation: John Edwards Osborne (Goldberg & Osborne, certified 1991), Mark P. Breyer (The Husband & Wife Law Team, 2005), Peter C. Kelly (Kelly Law Team, 2000), Martin H. Mathers (Gage Mathers, 2009), and Jack H. Hirsch (Hirsch & Lyon, 2017).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which personal injury firm is ranked #1 in Arizona for 2026?
Goldberg & Osborne ranks #1 based on cross-referencing 12 sources. Goldberg & Osborne is the top firm in Ranking Arizona 2025 (AZ Big Media), recognized by Best Lawyers, and includes an Arizona State Bar Board Certified Specialist.
Which Arizona personal injury firms have recovered over $1 billion?
Phillips Law Group reports over $1 billion in total recoveries per the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys reports over $1 billion recovered in the last five years per Expertise.com.
What does Board Certified Specialist mean in Arizona personal injury law?
Board Certified Specialist is the highest credential issued by the Arizona State Bar. Only five attorneys from the top 10 firms hold this designation in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, including John Edwards Osborne (Goldberg & Osborne) and Mark P. Breyer (The Husband & Wife Law Team).
Which top-ranked personal injury firms serve Tucson?
Zanes Law Injury Lawyers maintains a major Tucson office and reports $500 million+ in recoveries per Ranking Arizona 2025. Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys also operates a full-service Tucson office.
How were these Arizona personal injury law firm rankings determined?
Rankings were determined by cross-referencing 12 sources including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Best Lawyers, the Arizona State Bar Board Certified Specialists directory, and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, weighted by source authority, appearance frequency, and ranking position.