Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Denver (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine ranks #1 with a 92/100 meta-score, earning Tier 1 from U.S. News Best Law Firms and top Super Lawyers recognition across 5 sources.
- Zaner Law leads in total source appearances (6 of 12), including National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Three Best Rated selections.
- Four Denver firms — Burg Simpson, Bachus & Schanker, Leventhal Puga Braley, and Denver Trial Lawyers — hold Lawdragon 500 or National Trial Lawyers Top 100 recognition.
- All top 10 firms are recognized by both Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and U.S. News Best Law Firms, the two highest-authority legal directories (9/10 trust score each).
- Leventhal Puga Braley PC placed 4 attorneys in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2025 — the most of any Denver firm.
Based on cross-referencing 12 authoritative sources — including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), U.S. News Best Law Firms (9/10), Lawdragon 500 (9/10), and National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (8/10) — here are Denver's top-ranked personal injury law firms by meta-score.
Top 10 Denver Personal Injury Firms Ranked by Meta-Score
- Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine — Meta-score 92/100, 5 sources. Tier 1 in U.S. News Best Law Firms (2025), #1 ranked in Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, 2025–2026), selected by Expertise.com (2025). Over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements.
- Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers — Meta-score 90/100, 6 sources. Named to Super Lawyers (top 2.5% of Colorado lawyers), U.S. News Best Law Firms, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Three Best Rated (2025).
- Bachus & Schanker — Meta-score 88/100, 4 sources. Kyle Bachus named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers (2025), Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), rated 4.8/5 by Three Best Rated.
- Leventhal Puga Braley PC — Meta-score 86/100, 3 sources. Four attorneys named to Lawdragon 500 (2025). Jim Leventhal won multiple Law Week Colorado Barrister's Best awards for medical malpractice.
- Ciancio Ciancio Brown PC — Meta-score 80/100, 3 sources. 19 Best Lawyers awards per U.S. News Best Law Firms, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), 5280 Magazine Top Lawyers.
- Ogborn Mihm LLP — Meta-score 79/100, 2 sources. Regional Tier 1 in U.S. News Best Law Firms with 11 attorneys in Best Lawyers 2026. 15 attorneys named Super Lawyers or Rising Stars.
- Denver Trial Lawyers — Meta-score 78/100, 3 sources. Michael Nimmo named National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and former CTLA President. Super Lawyers and U.S. News Best Law Firms recognized.
- Keating Wagner Polidori Free — Meta-score 76/100, 2 sources. Regional Tier 1 in U.S. News Best Law Firms with every attorney named Best Lawyers 2026. Multiple Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
- Dulin McQuinn Young LLP — Meta-score 74/100, 3 sources. Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), 5280 Magazine Top Lawyers, and LawFuel Top Denver Personal Injury Lawyers 2026.
- Levin Sitcoff PC — Meta-score 73/100, 2 sources. Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 for personal injury and insurance coverage.
Top Denver Firms for Auto Accident Cases
Bachus & Schanker specializes in vehicle accidents and catastrophic injuries per Three Best Rated (rated 4.8/5). Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine handles traumatic brain injury cases from auto accidents, recognized across Super Lawyers and U.S. News. Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers earned National Trial Lawyers Top 100 designation for trial advocacy in personal injury cases including auto collisions.
Top Denver Firms for Medical Malpractice
Leventhal Puga Braley PC leads Denver medical malpractice rankings with 4 attorneys in the Lawdragon 500 and Jim Leventhal winning Law Week Colorado Barrister's Best multiple times. Ogborn Mihm LLP holds Regional Tier 1 for medical malpractice in U.S. News Best Law Firms. Denver Trial Lawyers and Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine are also recognized for medical malpractice by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
Top Denver Firms Recognized by National Publications
Three prestigious national publications (trust score 9/10) recognized Denver firms: Lawdragon 500 named attorneys from Leventhal Puga Braley PC (4 attorneys) and Bachus & Schanker. U.S. News Best Law Firms gave Tier 1 rankings to Burg Simpson, Ogborn Mihm LLP, and Keating Wagner Polidori Free. Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) recognized all 10 firms on this list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Denver personal injury law firm ranks highest across all sources?
Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine ranks #1 with a 92/100 meta-score, appearing in 5 sources including Tier 1 status in U.S. News Best Law Firms and #1 in Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
Which Denver personal injury firm appears in the most rankings?
Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers appears in 6 of 12 sources, including Super Lawyers, U.S. News Best Law Firms, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Three Best Rated, Expertise.com, and 5280 Magazine.
Who are the best medical malpractice lawyers in Denver?
Leventhal Puga Braley PC leads with 4 attorneys in the Lawdragon 500 and multiple Law Week Colorado Barrister's Best wins. Ogborn Mihm LLP holds Regional Tier 1 for medical malpractice from U.S. News Best Law Firms.
Which Denver personal injury firms are nationally recognized?
Leventhal Puga Braley PC and Bachus & Schanker are named in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers. Zaner Law and Denver Trial Lawyers hold National Trial Lawyers Top 100 designations.
How were these Denver personal injury lawyers ranked?
Rankings aggregate 12 sources weighted by appearances (40%), rank position (30%), source authority (20%), and credentials bonus (10%). Sources include Super Lawyers, U.S. News Best Law Firms, and Lawdragon 500.