Ranked #1 in Havre de Grace
Based in Baltimore, 32 mi away
63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Havre de Grace, MD: 2026 rankings
8 medical malpractice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Havre de Grace: Frank Spector Law - Birth Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer, LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Wapner Newman Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: Wapner Newman Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyers, 226 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Havre de Grace medical malpractice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 8 rated law firms.
Top 8 medical malpractice lawyers in Havre de Grace 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 | Frank Spector Law - Birth Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer | 63 | 4.9★ (82) | Baltimore, 32 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Wapner Newman Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyers | 62 | 4.7★ (226) | Philadelphia, 57 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | Law Offices of Judy Greenwood PC- Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Lawyers | 61 | 4.9★ (88) | Philadelphia, 56 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Hoover Medical Malpractice Law Firm | 60 | 5.0★ (101) | Philadelphia, 56 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | The Killino Firm, P.C. | Wrongful Death & Birth Injury Lawyers Philadelphia | 59 | 5.0★ (45) | Philadelphia, 56 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | PA Medical Malpractice Lawyers P.C. | 57 | 4.9★ (21) | Reading, 55 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers P.C. | 57 | 4.8★ (20) | Philadelphia, 57 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Law Offices of Judy Greenwood PC- Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Lawyers | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Norristown, 58 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 8 medical malpractice lawyers in Havre de Grace, 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.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Philadelphia, 57 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Philadelphia, 56 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Philadelphia, 56 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical lawyer”.
Based in Philadelphia, 56 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Reading, 55 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Philadelphia, 57 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Norristown, 58 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
How we ranked Havre de Grace medical malpractice lawyers
We scored 8 Havre de Grace medical malpractice 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 Havre de Grace 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 medical malpractice lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many medical malpractice law 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 the firm has medical records reviewed and who pays for the review if the firm declines the case.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice 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?
- Who reviews my medical records, and what does that cost?
- Have you handled claims against this kind of provider before?
- 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.
Medical malpractice lawyers in Havre de Grace: frequently asked questions
Which medical malpractice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Havre de Grace?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked medical malpractice lawyer in Havre de Grace, MD is Frank Spector Law - Birth Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Wapner Newman Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyers (#2) and Law Offices of Judy Greenwood PC- Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 8 medical malpractice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many medical malpractice lawyers are there in Havre de Grace?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 8 medical malpractice lawyers serving Havre de Grace, MD. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which medical malpractice lawyers in Havre de Grace are open 24/7?
7 ranked medical malpractice lawyers in Havre de Grace post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Frank Spector Law - Birth Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer (#1), Wapner Newman Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyers (#2) and Law Offices of Judy Greenwood PC- Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Lawyers (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which medical malpractice lawyers in Havre de Grace work on weekends?
8 of 8 ranked medical malpractice lawyers post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Frank Spector Law - Birth Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer (#1), Wapner Newman Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyers (#2) and Law Offices of Judy Greenwood PC- Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Lawyers (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Havre de Grace medical malpractice lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated medical malpractice lawyers in Havre de Grace is 4.9★, with a median of 64 reviews. Wapner Newman Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyers has the most, 226 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank medical malpractice lawyers?
Each medical malpractice 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 medical malpractice lawyers outside Havre de Grace count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 60 mi of the Havre de Grace city center, our service radius for medical malpractice 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 medical malpractice 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 medical malpractice lawyers in Havre de Grace, MD charge?
Medical malpractice lawyers usually work on contingency. Several states limit those fees by statute, for example California (Business and Professions Code §6146) and New York (Judiciary Law §474-a). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Why do medical malpractice cases take longer than other injury claims?
They usually need review by medical professionals before and during the case, and many states require a certificate or affidavit of merit when the claim is filed. Deadlines can also be shorter than for other injuries. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of medical malpractice lawyers in Havre de Grace, MD 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 Havre de Grace?
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 Havre de Grace
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 8 medical malpractice lawyers serving Havre de Grace.
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