Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Oregon: Statewide Rankings (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC holds the #1 statewide ranking with a 95/100 MetaScore, Tier 1 in Best Law Firms (U.S. News, 2026), and 30+ years listed in Best Lawyers.
- D'Amore Law Group PC ranks #2 statewide (MetaScore 92/100), with recognition from Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), and National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
- Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys PC leads Central Oregon with 5 source appearances, a reported 98% success rate, and $50M+ recovered (LawFuel, 2026).
- Rankings were compiled from 15 sources including Best Lawyers (trust 10/10), Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), and U.S. News Best Law Firms (trust 10/10).
- Oregon's top personal injury firms span Portland, Bend, Eugene, and Salem — each region has distinct leaders recognized by multiple independent directories.
Based on cross-referencing 15 authoritative sources — including Best Lawyers (trust 10/10), Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication (trust 9/10), and U.S. News Best Law Firms (trust 10/10) — here are Oregon's top-ranked personal injury law firms for 2026, organized by region.
Top Personal Injury Law Firms in Oregon (2026)
- Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC — MetaScore 95/100; Tier 1 in Best Law Firms (U.S. News, 2026); listed in Best Lawyers for 30+ years; Jane Paulson and John Coletti named Top 10 Oregon Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)
- D'Amore Law Group PC — MetaScore 92/100; Best Lawyers 2026; Tom D'Amore is an AAJ Executive Committee member, OTLA Past President, and board-certified civil trial specialist (NBTA); National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys PC — MetaScore 90/100; 5 source appearances; 98% success rate and $50M+ recovered (LawFuel, 2026); listed in Best Law Firms (U.S. News)
- Swanson Lathen Prestwich PC — MetaScore 85/100; Best Lawyers 2026; Best Law Firms 2026; Brian Lathen named National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters)
- Johnston Law Firm PC — MetaScore 83/100; Marc Johnston named Oregon Top 50 Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters); Best Lawyers 2026; Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum member
Top Firms in Portland Metro
- Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC — #1 in both Best Lawyers 2026 and Super Lawyers Portland (Thomson Reuters)
- D'Amore Law Group PC — #1 on Lawyer Legion; listed in Best Lawyers 2026 and National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Johnston Law Firm PC — Best Lawyers 2026; ThreeBestRated score 4.8; National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Graves & Swanson LLC — Listed in both Best Lawyers 2026 and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)
- Wm. Keith Dozier LLC — Top 50 Oregon lawyers by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters); Best Lawyers 2026; elected to ABOTA
- Jon Friedman Law Offices — #1 on ThreeBestRated Portland (score 4.9); National Trial Lawyers Top 100; practicing since 1984
- Dawson Law Group — Super Lawyer 2018–2025 (Thomson Reuters); AV Preeminent rating; 10/10 Avvo rating
- Rose Senders & Bovarnick LLC — Listed in both Best Lawyers 2026 and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)
- Dr. Aaron DeShaw Esq. PC — OTLA Presidential Award; elected to ABOTA; Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)
- The Gatti Law Firm — Listed in Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and Expertise.com Portland
Top Firms in Central Oregon and Bend
- Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys PC — #1 in Super Lawyers Bend (Thomson Reuters) and #1 in LawFuel Central Oregon 2026; $4.4M truck accident verdict; Timothy Williams admitted to U.S. Supreme Court bar
- Tim Jones PC — #1 on Expertise.com Bend; $55M+ recovered over 35+ years; Top 10 Trucking Litigation by National Trial Lawyers
- High Desert Law LLC — Listed in Super Lawyers Bend (Thomson Reuters) and LawFuel Central Oregon 2026
- Hawn & Walsh LLC — #3 on Expertise.com Bend; Joseph Walsh (20 years) and Wayne Hawn (18 years) experience
- Telaré Law — Listed in Super Lawyers Bend (Thomson Reuters)
Top Firms in Eugene and the Willamette Valley
- The Corson & Johnson Law Firm PC — #1 in Super Lawyers Eugene (Thomson Reuters); Don Corson named Distinguished Trial Lawyer of the Year; Fellow of ACTL and ABOTA; Best Lawyers 2026
- Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys PC — #1 on ThreeBestRated Eugene (score 5.0); licensed in Oregon and Washington
- Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton — Established 1953; Super Lawyers Eugene (Thomson Reuters); Derek Johnson (38 years experience)
- Jacobs Wilson Callahan PC — Listed in Super Lawyers Eugene (Thomson Reuters)
Top Firms in Salem
- Swanson Lathen Prestwich PC — #1 in Super Lawyers Salem (Thomson Reuters); Best Lawyers 2026; Best Law Firms 2026 (U.S. News)
- Spooner Staggs Trial Lawyers — Listed in Super Lawyers Salem (Thomson Reuters)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which personal injury law firm is ranked #1 in Oregon for 2026?
Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC holds the #1 statewide ranking with a 95/100 MetaScore, Tier 1 in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026, and 30+ consecutive years listed in Best Lawyers.
Who is the top-ranked personal injury lawyer in Bend, Oregon?
Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys PC ranks #1 in both Super Lawyers Bend (Thomson Reuters) and LawFuel's 2026 Central Oregon rankings, with a reported 98% success rate and $50M+ recovered.
What sources were used to rank Oregon personal injury lawyers?
Rankings are based on 15 sources including Best Lawyers (trust 10/10), Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (trust 9/10), U.S. News Best Law Firms (trust 10/10), National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Expertise.com, weighted by appearance frequency (40%), average rank (30%), and source authority (20%).
Which Oregon personal injury firm leads in Eugene?
The Corson & Johnson Law Firm PC ranks #1 in Super Lawyers Eugene (Thomson Reuters), with Don Corson named Distinguished Trial Lawyer of the Year and listed in Best Lawyers 2026.
Are there top-ranked personal injury lawyers in Salem, Oregon?
Swanson Lathen Prestwich PC ranks #1 in Super Lawyers Salem (Thomson Reuters) and is also listed in both Best Lawyers 2026 and U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026.