Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in New York City (2026)
Key Takeaways
- The Perecman Firm ranks #1 overall with 9 source appearances including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Best Law Firms (U.S. News), and NY Law Journal Hall of Fame.
- Block O'Toole & Murphy ranks #2 with over $2 billion recovered and the most $1M+ case results in New York since 2012 per NY Law Journal.
- Gair Gair Conason ranks #3 with 7 attorneys in the Lawdragon 500 and 8 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers, a prestigious U.S. News publication.
- All top 4 firms hold Tier 1 rankings from Best Law Firms (U.S. News & World Report) for personal injury litigation.
- Rankings are based on a meta-score aggregating 15 sources weighted by appearance frequency (40%), average rank (30%), and source authority (20%).
Based on cross-referencing 15 authoritative sources including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Best Law Firms (U.S. News & World Report), Lawdragon 500, Best Lawyers (U.S. News), and the New York Law Journal (ALM), here are the top-ranked personal injury lawyers in New York City for 2026.
Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in NYC — Ranked by Meta-Score
- The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. — Meta-score 89/100, 9 source appearances. Tier 1 in Best Law Firms (U.S. News), ranked #2 by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), NY Law Journal Hall of Fame honoree. Nearly $1 billion in recoveries.
- Block O'Toole & Murphy — Meta-score 88/100, 6 appearances. Ranked #1 by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Tier 1 in Best Law Firms (U.S. News). Over $2 billion recovered; $110M verdict per NY Law Journal.
- Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf — Meta-score 87/100, 7 appearances. Tier 1 in Best Law Firms since 2010. 7 attorneys in Lawdragon 500, 8 attorneys in Best Lawyers 2026. Over $5 billion recovered.
- Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore (KDLM) — Meta-score 82/100, 4 appearances. Ranked #4 by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), recognized by Best Lawyers for 20 consecutive years. Over $3 billion in settlements; partners in Inner Circle of Advocates.
- Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. — Meta-score 78/100, 5 appearances. Ranked #5 by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), selected by Expertise.com.
- Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C. — Meta-score 77/100, 5 appearances. Ranked #6 by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), America Top 10 selection. Over $825 million recovered.
- Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm — Meta-score 76/100, 5 appearances. Ranked #7 by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), NY Law Journal Hall of Fame honoree.
- Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. — Meta-score 75/100, 3 appearances. Ranked by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and Best Lawyers (U.S. News). Largest mass tort firm in NYC; over $17 billion recovered.
- The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC — Meta-score 74/100, 4 appearances. Ranked #1 by America Top 10 and ThreeBestRated (4.9/5 rating). $16M sexual abuse verdict.
- Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm — Meta-score 72/100, 3 appearances. Ranked #9 by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
Top Firms for Construction Accident Cases
Three firms dominate NYC construction accident litigation. Block O'Toole & Murphy holds the most $1M+ construction verdicts since 2012 per NY Law Journal. The Perecman Firm secured a $9.9M construction settlement featured in NY Law Journal. Both firms are Tier 1 in Best Law Firms for construction-related personal injury.
Top Firms for Medical Malpractice
Gair Gair Conason leads medical malpractice with Ben Rubinowitz ranked #1 on the NY Metro Super Lawyers list and named Lawyer of the Year 6 times by Best Lawyers. Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore (KDLM) secured the #1 largest NY settlement in 2015 per NY Law Journal, with 150+ verdicts over $1M.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NYC personal injury firm has the highest meta-score across all rankings?
The Perecman Firm ranks #1 with an 89/100 meta-score and 9 source appearances, including Tier 1 status in Best Law Firms (U.S. News) and NY Law Journal Hall of Fame recognition.
Which NYC personal injury firm has recovered the most money for clients?
Weitz & Luxenberg has recovered over $17 billion total, while Gair Gair Conason has recovered over $5 billion specifically in personal injury and medical malpractice, per LawyerSouls data.
Who is the top-ranked construction accident lawyer in New York City?
Block O'Toole & Murphy leads construction accident cases with the most $1M+ results in New York since 2012 per NY Law Journal, including a $110M verdict. The Perecman Firm is also Tier 1 for construction injury per Best Law Firms (U.S. News).
Which sources were used to rank these NYC personal injury lawyers?
Rankings aggregate 15 sources weighted by frequency (40%), average rank (30%), and source authority (20%). Top-tier sources include Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), Best Law Firms (U.S. News, 9/10), Lawdragon 500 (9/10), Best Lawyers (9/10), and NY Law Journal (ALM, 9/10).
Which NYC personal injury firm is best for medical malpractice?
Gair Gair Conason leads medical malpractice with 7 attorneys in the Lawdragon 500 and Ben Rubinowitz named Lawyer of the Year 6 times by Best Lawyers (U.S. News). KDLM is also strong with 150+ verdicts over $1M.