73/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
General Practice Lawyers in Portsmouth, OH: 2026 rankings
35 general practice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Portsmouth: Austin G. Ervin, Attorney at Law, LLC, LFR Score 73/100; 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Open 24 hours (per Google): Stratton Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 35.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Jesse E. Scott, Attorney at Law, 51 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 35 ranked after Austin G. Ervin, Attorney at Law, LLC; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Portsmouth general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 35 rated law firms.
Top 10 general practice lawyers in Portsmouth at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin G. Ervin, Attorney at Law, LLC | 73 | 4.8★ (55) | Portsmouth | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Jesse E. Scott, Attorney at Law | 67 | 4.9★ (51) | Portsmouth | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | The Bainbridge Firm, LLC | 67 | 4.9★ (44) | Portsmouth | — | — |
| 4 | Gerlach Franklin T | 66 | 4.2★ (20) | Portsmouth | — | — |
| 5 | Stratton Law Firm | 64 | 2.0★ (10) | Portsmouth | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 6 | Blume Law Firm | 63 | 4.1★ (30) | Portsmouth | — | — |
| 7 | Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio - Portsmouth office | 63 | 4.0★ (41) | Portsmouth | — | — |
| 8 | Hoover Law Group LLC | 63 | 4.5★ (19) | Portsmouth | — | — |
| 9 | Richard E Wolfson, Esq. LLC | 63 | 4.4★ (7) | Portsmouth | — | — |
| 10 | George L. Davis lll, Co. | 63 | 4.1★ (21) | Portsmouth | — | — |
All 35 general practice lawyers in Portsmouth, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Portsmouth
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 Joshua D. Howard
Based in Portsmouth
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 Beck David B
Based in Portsmouth
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 Mc Henry John
Based in Portsmouth
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 22 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ironville, 14 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 Buckler Ruth
Based in Portsmouth
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#18 Heid Catherine
Based in Portsmouth
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 1.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 22 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ironville, 14 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 Bentley law firm
Based in Ironton, 22 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 Scioto Law, LLC
Based in Portsmouth
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 Waldo Law Office
Based in Ironton, 22 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 35 general practice lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Shane A. Tieman | 57 | 2.0★ (4) | In Portsmouth |
| 27 | The Law Office of Reagan Reed | 57 | 4.6★ (9) | 14 mi |
| 28 | Craft Amy | 57 | 4.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 29 | Philip J Heald Attorney At Law | 57 | 4.7★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Merkel Law Offices | 56 | 4.2★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 31 | Charles L Douglas, Jr. | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 32 | Bailey Law Firm, PSC | 55 | 3.8★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 33 | Michael A. Davenport | 55 | 2.6★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 34 | Craig A. Allen Attorney At Law | 53 | 3.8★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 35 | James T. Holt, IV LPA | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
Also serving Portsmouth
20 more general practice lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnside Brankamp Law | 4.8★ (106) | In Portsmouth |
| Campbell Richard W | 3.2★ (5) | In Portsmouth |
| Dearfield Law Firm, LLC | 2.6★ (5) | In Portsmouth |
| Dru Shope Social Security Lawyer | 5.0★ (2) | In Portsmouth |
| Elk & Elk Co | In Portsmouth | |
| Frost Daphne J | In Portsmouth | |
| Huddleston David M | In Portsmouth | |
| John McHenry Attorney at Law | 5.0★ (1) | In Portsmouth |
| Kleha Jeffrey A | 1.0★ (2) | In Portsmouth |
| Larrimer & Larrimer | In Portsmouth | |
| Law Office of Chris Gerard | 3.7★ (15) | In Portsmouth |
| Law Offices of John R. Haas | In Portsmouth | |
| McHenry Law Office, LLC / Chad D. McHenry, Esq. | 4.5★ (15) | In Portsmouth |
| Shedroff Marcia | 5.0★ (1) | In Portsmouth |
| The Dever Law Firm | 5.0★ (2) | In Portsmouth |
| The Faulkner Law Office | 4.5★ (24) | In Portsmouth |
| The Law Office of Karyn Justice, LLC | In Portsmouth | |
| The Law Office of Richard M. Nash, Jr. | 4.8★ (103) | In Portsmouth |
| UpRight Law | 3.3★ (4) | In Portsmouth |
| Willard Steven M | In Portsmouth |
How we ranked Portsmouth general practice lawyers
We scored 35 Portsmouth general practice lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Portsmouth data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a general practice lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many general legal matters matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter, and whether it would refer it elsewhere.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a general practice lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- How often do you handle matters like mine?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
General practice lawyers in Portsmouth: frequently asked questions
Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Portsmouth?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in Portsmouth, OH is Austin G. Ervin, Attorney at Law, LLC with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jesse E. Scott, Attorney at Law (#2) and The Bainbridge Firm, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 35 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many general practice lawyers are there in Portsmouth?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 35 general practice lawyers serving Portsmouth, OH. 20 of them are based in Portsmouth; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which general practice lawyers in Portsmouth are open 24/7?
2 ranked general practice lawyers in Portsmouth post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Austin G. Ervin, Attorney at Law, LLC (#1) and Stratton Law Firm (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general practice lawyers in Portsmouth work on weekends?
3 of 35 ranked general practice lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Austin G. Ervin, Attorney at Law, LLC (#1) and Stratton Law Firm (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Portsmouth general practice lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated general practice lawyers in Portsmouth is 4.3★, with a median of 7 reviews. Austin G. Ervin, Attorney at Law, LLC has the most, 55 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank general practice lawyers?
Each general practice lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do general practice lawyers outside Portsmouth count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Portsmouth city center, our service radius for general practice lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can general practice lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do general practice lawyers in Portsmouth, OH charge?
General practice lawyers usually charge flat fees for routine work such as simple wills or closings and hourly rates for disputes. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
When is a general practice lawyer a good fit?
For common matters such as wills, home purchases, small business contracts or minor disputes, especially in smaller cities. For complex cases, ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of general practice lawyers in Portsmouth, OH ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Portsmouth?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Portsmouth
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 35 general practice lawyers serving Portsmouth.
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