69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
General Practice Lawyers in Reading, MA: 2026 rankings
1,046 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 Reading: Serpa Law Office, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Altman & Altman LLP, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 1,046.
- 43
Most-reviewed: GARDINILAW - ATTORNEYS, 1,168 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 1,046 ranked; ranked #43.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,046 Reading general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 44 are open 24/7, 97 open Saturdays and 72 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 1,046 rated law firms.
Top 10 general practice lawyers in Reading 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 | Serpa Law Office | 69 | 5.0★ (248) | Boston, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Law Offices of Brett Levy, PC | 69 | 4.9★ (676) | Boston, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC | 68 | 5.0★ (446) | North Andover, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Altman & Altman LLP | 68 | 4.8★ (277) | Cambridge, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 5 | Schulze Law | 68 | 5.0★ (132) | Boston, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | The Law Office of Attorney Donnalee Leonardo | 67 | 5.0★ (83) | Lynn, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Moris & O'Shea LLC | 67 | 5.0★ (153) | Stoneham, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | The Law Offices of Michael F. Mahoney | 67 | 5.0★ (61) | Lynn, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | DaMore Title and Closing, a Kriss Law LLC Company | 67 | 5.0★ (426) | Burlington, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Scafidi Law, LLP | 66 | 5.0★ (133) | Wellesley, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 1,046 general practice lawyers in Reading, 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 Boston, 12 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 676 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Andover, 12 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 446 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 11 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#5 Schulze Law
Based in Boston, 12 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynn, 9 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stoneham, 3 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynn, 9 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 6 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 426 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Scafidi Law, LLP
Based in Wellesley, 17 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 Diller Law, LLP
Based in Boston, 12 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swampscott, 10 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 12 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 591 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reading
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 11 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 3 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Jabour Law Firm
Based in Woburn, 3 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woburn, 4 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 12 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 11 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 409 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 12 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waltham, 12 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 10 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Melrose, 5 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 12 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 700 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
General practice lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 1,046 ranked general practice lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Macedo Law LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (87) | 3 mi |
| 27 | Sarah S. Rama, ESQ., LL.M. | 63 | 4.4★ (34) | 10 mi |
| 28 | Anzalone Law Firm | 63 | 4.5★ (194) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Zaheer Law Group, PLLC | 63 | 4.6★ (67) | 3 mi |
| 30 | The Sherwin Law Firm | 63 | 4.6★ (86) | 10 mi |
| 31 | Bowser Law | 63 | 4.7★ (39) | 15 mi |
| 32 | Caselden Law | 63 | 5.0★ (27) | 9 mi |
| 33 | Keating Law Office | 63 | 5.0★ (13) | In Reading |
| 34 | Dynamis LLP | 63 | 5.0★ (17) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Melanson Law Group | 63 | 5.0★ (31) | 11 mi |
| 36 | Matthew Arakelian, Esq. of Ligris + Associates | 63 | 5.0★ (63) | 14 mi |
| 37 | Tempus Fugit Law, LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (206) | 12 mi |
| 38 | Urbelis Law, LLC | 63 | 4.3★ (33) | 12 mi |
| 39 | C & L Autobody | 63 | 4.7★ (58) | 20 mi |
| 40 | Agape Law | Braga Legal | 63 | 4.8★ (104) | 5 mi |
| 41 | DiBlasi Law | 63 | 4.9★ (63) | 3 mi |
| 42 | T.P.L. Global, LLC | 63 | 4.8★ (89) | 4 mi |
| 43 | GARDINILAW - ATTORNEYS | 63 | 4.8★ (1,168) | 22 mi |
| 44 | Gillis Law, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (38) | 11 mi |
| 45 | Stanziani Law Offices | 63 | 4.3★ (7) | 4 mi |
| 46 | Fleming & Miranda | 63 | 4.8★ (49) | In Reading |
| 47 | Attorney James Dunn - 100% OUI Defense | 63 | 5.0★ (39) | 12 mi |
| 48 | Cohn Legal, PLLC | 62 | 5.0★ (87) | 9 mi |
| 49 | Kelly Longtin Law, PLLC | 62 | 5.0★ (109) | 10 mi |
| 50 | Brown Rudnick LLP | 62 | 5.0★ (13) | 12 mi |
Also serving Reading
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Rossetti Law | In Reading | |
| Boudreau Herbert W | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Cheri Crow Law Office | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Curley Curley & Monahan | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Fallon Kathryn M | In Reading | |
| Giglio & Samson, Attorneys at Law | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Janice C. Nigro | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Kelley Tim | 4.0★ (2) | In Reading |
| Law Office of Ranen S. Schechner | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Law Office of William F Crowley | 5.0★ (5) | In Reading |
| Law Offices of David P. LiBassi | In Reading | |
| Law Offices of Joshua N. Garick, P.C. | 3.5★ (2) | In Reading |
| Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers, P.C. | 4.9★ (170) | In Reading |
| Law Offices of Stephen M. Hughes, P.C. | 5.0★ (96) | In Reading |
| Lucy J. Budman, Esq. | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Mastrocola Law Office | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Shor Robert B | 5.0★ (1) | In Reading |
| Susan M Mooney Law Office | 4.5★ (2) | 2 mi |
| The Law Office of Annalisa Avola, Esq. | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Timothy Nevils Law Offices | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
How we ranked Reading general practice lawyers
We scored 1,046 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading: frequently asked questions
Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Reading?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in Reading, MA is Serpa Law Office with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Offices of Brett Levy, PC (#2) and Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 1,046 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many general practice lawyers are there in Reading?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 1,046 general practice lawyers serving Reading, MA. 3 of them are based in Reading; 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 Reading are open 24/7?
44 ranked general practice lawyers in Reading post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Serpa Law Office (#1), Altman & Altman LLP (#4) and Schulze Law (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general practice lawyers in Reading work on weekends?
97 of 1,046 ranked general practice lawyers post Saturday hours and 72 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Serpa Law Office (#1), Law Offices of Brett Levy, PC (#2) and Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Reading general practice lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 1,046 rated general practice lawyers in Reading is 4.7★, with a median of 7 reviews. GARDINILAW - ATTORNEYS has the most, 1,168 reviews, and ranks #43. 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 Reading count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Reading 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 Reading, MA 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 Reading, MA 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 Reading?
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 Reading
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 1,046 general practice lawyers serving Reading.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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