Top 5 Personal Injury Lawyers in Vermont Ranked by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Biggam Fox Skinner LLP ranks #1 on Super Lawyers Vermont 2025 and #2 on Best Lawyers in America 2026 for personal injury litigation
- Maley and Maley PLLC is the only firm ranked in the top 3 of both Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers plus Expertise.com
- Gravel & Shea PC appears in Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Vermont Business Magazine's top lawyers list
- Three of the top five firms — Biggam Fox Skinner, Maley and Maley, and Gravel & Shea — are based in Burlington's Chittenden County
- Only 5 Vermont personal injury firms earned recognition from both Super Lawyers (trust 9/10) and Best Lawyers (trust 9/10)
Based on cross-referencing Super Lawyers Vermont 2025, a prestigious Thomson Reuters publication, and Best Lawyers in America 2026, a leading peer-review legal directory, here are the top 5 Vermont personal injury lawyers recognized by both elite sources.
Top 5 Vermont Personal Injury Lawyers — Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers Rankings
Biggam Fox Skinner LLP — #1 on Super Lawyers Vermont 2025, #2 on Best Lawyers in America 2026. Biggam Fox Skinner LLP also appears on Expertise.com (#3) and Vermont Business Magazine (#5), making Biggam Fox Skinner LLP the most widely recognized personal injury firm in Vermont with 4 source appearances.
Maley and Maley, PLLC — #2 on Super Lawyers Vermont 2025, #3 on Best Lawyers in America 2026. Maley and Maley, PLLC also ranks #1 on Expertise.com for Burlington personal injury lawyers.
Gravel & Shea PC — #4 on Super Lawyers Vermont 2025, #5 on Best Lawyers in America 2026. Gravel & Shea PC is also ranked #3 by Vermont Business Magazine.
Affolter Gannon Law — #6 on Best Lawyers in America 2026, #5 on Expertise.com. Affolter Gannon Law is based in Montpelier, providing central Vermont coverage.
Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC — #7 on Best Lawyers in America 2026, #2 on Vermont Business Magazine. Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC maintains offices in Burlington, Montpelier, and Brattleboro.
Firms Recognized by Both Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers
Only three firms earned placement in both prestigious Thomson Reuters' Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America for personal injury: Biggam Fox Skinner LLP (Super Lawyers #1, Best Lawyers #2), Maley and Maley, PLLC (Super Lawyers #2, Best Lawyers #3), and Gravel & Shea PC (Super Lawyers #4, Best Lawyers #5). Biggam Fox Skinner LLP leads with the highest combined ranking across both directories.
Burlington and Chittenden County Firms
Three of the top five firms are headquartered in Burlington, Chittenden County: Biggam Fox Skinner LLP at (802) 658-0220, Maley and Maley, PLLC at (802) 658-1400, and Gravel & Shea PC at (802) 658-0220. All three Burlington firms appear in both Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers.
Central and Southern Vermont Firms
Affolter Gannon Law in Montpelier serves central Vermont and is recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2026 (#6) and Expertise.com (#5). Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC covers the broadest geographic area with offices in Burlington, Montpelier, and Brattleboro — ranked #7 by Best Lawyers in America 2026 and #2 by Vermont Business Magazine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vermont personal injury firm ranks highest on Super Lawyers?
Biggam Fox Skinner LLP ranks #1 on Super Lawyers Vermont 2025, a prestigious Thomson Reuters publication. Biggam Fox Skinner LLP is also ranked #2 by Best Lawyers in America 2026.
How many Vermont personal injury firms appear in both Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers?
Three firms appear in both: Biggam Fox Skinner LLP, Maley and Maley PLLC, and Gravel & Shea PC. These are the only Vermont personal injury firms recognized by both elite directories (each rated 9/10 trust).
What is the difference between Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers rankings?
Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) uses peer nominations and independent research to select the top 5% of attorneys. Best Lawyers in America uses peer-review surveys among practicing attorneys. Both are rated 9/10 for authority.
Are there top-ranked personal injury lawyers outside Burlington, Vermont?
Affolter Gannon Law in Montpelier is ranked #6 by Best Lawyers in America 2026. Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC operates offices in Burlington, Montpelier, and Brattleboro and is ranked #2 by Vermont Business Magazine.
Which Vermont personal injury firm has the most source appearances?
Biggam Fox Skinner LLP appears in 4 authoritative sources: Super Lawyers (#1), Best Lawyers in America (#2), Expertise.com (#3), and Vermont Business Magazine (#5).