Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Washington DC (2026)

Based on cross-referencing 11 authoritative sources including Best Lawyers in America 2026 (Trust 10/10), Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (Trust 9/10), U.S. News & Best Law Firms (Trust 9/10), and Lawdragon 500 (Trust 9/10), here are the top-ranked personal injury lawyers in Washington DC for 2026.

Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Washington DC — Ranked

1. Regan Zambri Long PLLC — 7 source appearances; Tier 1 firm for Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs (Best Law Firms, 2025); Paul J. Cornoni named 2026 Lawyer of the Year (Best Lawyers in America); Victor E. Long inducted into Lawdragon Hall of Fame (Lawdragon 500, 2025); #1 on Expertise.com.
2. Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. — 6 source appearances; #1 on ThreeBestRated; Joseph Cammarata named 2025 DC Trial Lawyer of the Year (Washingtonian Magazine); board-certified in civil trial advocacy (National Trial Lawyers Top 100).
3. Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP — 5 source appearances; more Washingtonian Top Lawyers than any other DC personal injury firm; 5 attorneys in Best Lawyers in America 2026; 6 Super Lawyers honorees.
4. Cohen & Cohen, P.C. — 7 source appearances; #2 on ThreeBestRated; described as "one of Washington's most feared personal injury lawyers" by Washingtonian Magazine; National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in DC.
5. Simeone & Miller, LLP — 5 source appearances; recovered over $100 million for clients (Expertise.com); Thomas Simeone named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in DC.
6. Nace Law Group — 3 high-authority source appearances; Christopher T. Nace named to Lawdragon 500 and serves as AAJ Treasurer; recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2026 for Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Litigation.
7. Patrick Malone & Associates, P.C. — 3 source appearances; Patrick Malone listed in Lawdragon 500 for Medical Malpractice; recognized by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and Expertise.com.
8. Trombly & Singer, PLLC — 3 source appearances; #3 on ThreeBestRated; Kenneth Trombly rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell and 10/10 by Avvo (Super Lawyers).
9. Price Benowitz LLP — 3 source appearances; 19 attorneys selected to Super Lawyers lists (Thomson Reuters); recognized by Best Law Firms 2025–2026.
10. Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC — Listed in Lawdragon 500 with multiple attorneys including Poorad Razavi (Personal Injury, Wrongful Death) and Theodore J. Leopold (Product Liability, Toxic Tort).

Top Firms in Northwest DC and Downtown

Northwest DC and Downtown house most of Washington's top-ranked personal injury firms. Regan Zambri Long PLLC operates from downtown with 7 Best Lawyers in America 2026 honorees. Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. has served downtown DC since Allan M. Siegel first appeared on Washingtonian's Top Lawyers list in 2004. Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP maintains NW offices with 6 Super Lawyers–designated attorneys. Simeone & Miller, LLP recovered over $100 million from NW DC, per Expertise.com. Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is headquartered at 1100 New York Ave NW, with multiple Lawdragon 500 honorees.

Top Firms Serving Northeast and Southeast DC

Several top-ranked firms serve clients across Northeast and Southeast DC. Cohen & Cohen, P.C. handles cases citywide and holds National Trial Lawyers Top 100 designation. Price Benowitz LLP fields 19 Super Lawyers–recognized attorneys across the DC metro. The Cochran Firm, D.C. serves NE and SE neighborhoods with Rabiah Abdullah listed as a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member. Gelb & Gelb, P.C. serves all DC quadrants — Roger Gelb was called "one of Washington's best" by Washingtonian Magazine.

FAQ: Personal Injury Lawyers in Washington DC

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