Top Personal Injury Trial Lawyers in Washington DC (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Regan Zambri Long PLLC leads DC trial lawyers with 7 attorneys in Best Lawyers in America 2026, a Lawdragon Hall of Fame inductee, and Tier 1 Best Law Firms ranking (U.S. News & Best Lawyers).
- Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel has two board-certified civil trial advocates and Joseph Cammarata was named 2025 DC Trial Lawyer of the Year (Washingtonian Magazine).
- Five DC firms placed attorneys on the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list: Chaikin Sherman, Cohen & Cohen, Simeone & Miller, The Cochran Firm D.C., and Portner & Shure.
- Four DC firms earned spots on the prestigious Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2025 list: Regan Zambri Long, Simeone & Miller, Patrick Malone & Associates, and Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll.
- Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis maintains more Washingtonian Top Lawyers than any other DC personal injury firm (Washingtonian Magazine, 2024).
Based on cross-referencing 11 authoritative sources including Best Lawyers in America 2026, Lawdragon 500, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Super Lawyers (a Thomson Reuters publication), here are Washington DC's top personal injury trial lawyers ranked by courtroom credentials and cross-source recognition.
Top Personal Injury Trial Lawyers in Washington DC — Ranked
- Regan Zambri Long PLLC — Tier 1 ranked by Best Law Firms (U.S. News & Best Lawyers); 7 attorneys in Best Lawyers in America 2026; Paul J. Cornoni named 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Victor E. Long inducted into Lawdragon Hall of Fame
- Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. — Joseph Cammarata named 2025 DC Trial Lawyer of the Year (Washingtonian Magazine); Cammarata and Allan M. Siegel both board-certified in civil trial advocacy (National Trial Lawyers Top 100)
- Simeone & Miller, LLP — Thomas Simeone named National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in DC and one of Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers; recovered over $100 million for clients (Expertise.com); Multi-Million Dollar Advocate's Forum member
- Cohen & Cohen, P.C. — Named Top 100 Trial Lawyers in DC by American Trial Lawyers (National Trial Lawyers); described as "one of Washington's most feared personal injury lawyers" (Washingtonian Magazine); recognized across 7 sources total
- Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP — Maintains more Washingtonian Top Lawyers than any other DC personal injury firm (Washingtonian Magazine); 6 Super Lawyers attorneys; 5 attorneys in Best Lawyers in America 2026
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Members in DC
- The Cochran Firm, D.C. — Rabiah Abdullah listed as National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member; also recognized by Expertise.com
- Portner & Shure, P.A. — Jonathan and Valerie Portner both National Trial Lawyers Top 100 members; top-rated 10.0 by AVVO; 30+ years practicing personal injury law in DC (LawInfo)
Firms With Lawdragon and Super Lawyers Trial Recognition
- Nace Law Group — Christopher T. Nace named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers; serves as AAJ Treasurer; named 2023 Barry J. Nace Trial Lawyer of the Year; recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2026 for Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Litigation
- Patrick Malone & Associates, P.C. — Patrick Malone listed on Lawdragon 500 for Medical Malpractice specialization; recognized as Super Lawyer (Thomson Reuters)
- Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC — Multiple attorneys on Lawdragon 500 including Poorad Razavi (Personal Injury, Wrongful Death), Takisha D. Richardson (Sexual Abuse & Trafficking), and Theodore J. Leopold (Product Liability, Toxic Tort)
- Price Benowitz LLP — 19 attorneys selected to Super Lawyers lists (Thomson Reuters); recognized by Best Law Firms (U.S. News & Best Lawyers) for 2025–2026
Board-Certified Civil Trial Advocates in Washington DC
Board certification in civil trial advocacy is the highest courtroom credential a personal injury attorney can hold. Only two DC firms have multiple board-certified trial advocates: Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel (Joseph Cammarata and Allan M. Siegel, per National Trial Lawyers) and Portner & Shure (Jonathan and Valerie Portner, both National Trial Lawyers Top 100 members with AVVO 10.0 ratings). Regan Zambri Long PLLC holds the most individual attorney recognitions in Best Lawyers in America 2026 with 7 attorneys listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Washington DC personal injury trial lawyers are National Trial Lawyers Top 100 members?
Five firms have National Trial Lawyers Top 100 members in DC: Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel (Joseph Cammarata and Allan M. Siegel), Cohen & Cohen, Simeone & Miller (Thomas Simeone), The Cochran Firm D.C. (Rabiah Abdullah), and Portner & Shure (Jonathan and Valerie Portner).
Which DC personal injury lawyers are on the Lawdragon 500 list?
Four DC firms placed attorneys on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2025 list: Regan Zambri Long PLLC (Paul J. Cornoni and Jacqueline T. Colclough), Simeone & Miller (Thomas Simeone), Patrick Malone & Associates (Patrick Malone), and Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll (Poorad Razavi, Takisha D. Richardson, Theodore J. Leopold).
Who was named 2025 DC Trial Lawyer of the Year?
Joseph Cammarata of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel was named 2025 DC Trial Lawyer of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine. Cammarata is also board-certified in civil trial advocacy.
Which DC personal injury firm has the most attorneys in Best Lawyers in America 2026?
Regan Zambri Long PLLC has 7 attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2026, the most of any DC personal injury firm. Paul J. Cornoni was named 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
What is the difference between a personal injury trial lawyer and a settlement-focused attorney?
Trial lawyers like those at Simeone & Miller (over $100 million recovered, per Expertise.com) and Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis (6 Super Lawyers attorneys) are credentialed to take cases to verdict, which often produces higher settlement leverage than firms that primarily negotiate.