Best Personal Injury Law Firms in Maine: Statewide Rankings (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Berman & Simmons (Portland) ranks #1 statewide — named 2026 Best Lawyers Law Firm of the Year for Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Medical Malpractice in Maine.
- Gideon Asen LLC and Garmey Law round out the top 3, with both recognized by the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates (limited to 100 U.S. plaintiff lawyers).
- McKee Morgan Attorneys in Augusta is the top-ranked Central Maine firm — Walter McKee has been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 2015.
- Hardy, Wolf & Downing in Lewiston is led by Christian Lewis, past president of the Maine Trial Lawyers Association.
- McTeague Higbee in Topsham operates the largest workers' compensation and plaintiff's asbestos practice in Maine with 13 lawyers.
Based on cross-referencing 14 authoritative sources including Best Lawyers in America (trust 10/10), Super Lawyers (a Thomson Reuters publication), the Inner Circle of Advocates, and the American College of Trial Lawyers, here are the top-ranked personal injury law firms across all of Maine.
Top Personal Injury Firms in Maine — Full Statewide Rankings
- Berman & Simmons (Portland) — 2026 Best Lawyers Law Firm of the Year for PI, Product Liability, and Medical Malpractice; 8 attorneys in Best Lawyers; ACTL Fellows; founded 1914 (meta-score: 98/100, 7 source appearances)
- Gideon Asen LLC (Portland) — Benjamin Gideon named Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year (twice); Inner Circle of Advocates member (inducted 2019); ACTL Fellow; 10/10 Avvo rating; over $200M in verdicts/settlements (meta-score: 97/100, 8 sources)
- Garmey Law (Portland) — Terry Garmey was the first Maine lawyer in the Inner Circle of Advocates; ACTL Fellow; Best Lawyers Litigator of the Year (multiple years); Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent; MTLA Legends Award 2018 (meta-score: 96/100, 8 sources)
- Peter Thompson & Associates (Portland) — Voted best PI lawyer in Portland for 10 consecutive years; Mark Dunlap in Best Lawyers every year since 2008; AV Preeminent rated; MTLA member (meta-score: 90/100, 6 sources)
- McKee Morgan Attorneys (Augusta) — Walter McKee in Best Lawyers since 2012; ACTL Fellow (2015); Super Lawyer since 2012; AV Rated since 2010; past president of MTLA (meta-score: 80/100, 5 sources)
Best Firms in Greater Portland and Southern Maine
Portland dominates Maine's personal injury rankings. Beyond the top 4 above:
- Jabar LaLiberty LLC (Portland) — Super Lawyers 5 consecutive years; 10/10 Avvo rating; National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (meta-score: 78/100, 5 sources)
- Mann Law LLC (Portland/Bangor/Yarmouth) — AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell; National Trial Lawyers Top 100; Expertise.com top pick (meta-score: 74/100, 5 sources)
- Law Offices of Joe Bornstein (Portland) — Listed by Super Lawyers, Expertise.com, and Elite Litigators (meta-score: 72/100, 3 sources)
- Hallett, Whipple & Weyrens PA (Portland) — Super Lawyers listed; Million Dollar Advocates Forum member; multi-million dollar PI verdicts (meta-score: 68/100, 3 sources)
- Zerillo Law Firm LLC (Portland) — National Trial Lawyers Top 100; Elite Litigators listed (meta-score: 64/100, 3 sources)
- Shaheen & Gordon PA (Portland) — Listed by Lawyer Legion, Elite Litigators, and LawInfo (meta-score: 62/100, 3 sources)
- Lowry Law (Portland) — Established 1971; over 50 years serving Maine (meta-score: 48/100, 2 sources)
Best Firms in Central Maine (Augusta, Lewiston)
McKee Morgan Attorneys (Augusta) — See #5 above. McKee Morgan Attorneys is the highest-ranked firm outside Greater Portland, with Walter McKee recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, ACTL, Martindale-Hubbell, and MTLA.
Fales & Fales PA (Lewiston) — Founded 1891; Anthony Ferguson secured the largest PI verdict in Maine history ($4.4M); MTLA member (meta-score: 58/100, 3 sources)
Gross, Minsky & Mogul (Bangor) — Listed by Lawyer Legion and Elite Litigators (meta-score: 55/100, 2 sources)
Best Firms in Midcoast and Northern Maine
- Hardy, Wolf & Downing (Lewiston) — Christian Lewis is past president of MTLA; over 16 years handling serious accident cases; ranked #5 in Maine by Peter Thompson & Associates (meta-score: 62/100, 3 sources)
- McTeague Higbee (Topsham) — Founded 1976; 13 lawyers; largest workers' compensation and plaintiff's asbestos practice in Maine; listed by LawInfo and FindLaw (meta-score: 52/100, 2 sources)
- Douglas McDaniel & Campo LLC — Listed by Lawyer Legion and Elite Litigators (meta-score: 50/100, 2 sources)
- Kaplan & Grant — Listed by Lawyer Legion and Elite Litigators (meta-score: 48/100, 2 sources)
FAQ: Personal Injury Lawyers in Maine
Frequently Asked Questions
Which personal injury law firm is ranked #1 in Maine for 2026?
Berman & Simmons ranks #1 statewide with a 98/100 meta-score. Berman & Simmons was named 2026 Best Lawyers Law Firm of the Year for Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Medical Malpractice in Maine.
Which Maine personal injury lawyers are members of the Inner Circle of Advocates?
Terry Garmey of Garmey Law was the first Maine lawyer admitted to the Inner Circle of Advocates (now Emeritus). Benjamin Gideon of Gideon Asen LLC was inducted in 2019 — the Inner Circle is limited to 100 U.S. plaintiff trial lawyers.
What is the best personal injury law firm in Central Maine?
McKee Morgan Attorneys in Augusta is the top-ranked Central Maine firm. Walter McKee has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2012 and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Are there personal injury firms outside Portland with major credentials?
Yes. McTeague Higbee in Topsham has 13 lawyers and runs Maine's largest workers' comp practice. Fales & Fales PA in Lewiston (founded 1891) secured a $4.4M verdict — among the largest PI verdicts in Maine history.
How were these Maine personal injury firms ranked?
Rankings aggregate data from 14 sources including Best Lawyers in America (trust 10/10), Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), the American College of Trial Lawyers, and the Inner Circle of Advocates, weighted by source authority and appearance frequency.