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Personal Injury Lawyers in Amherst, MA: 2026 rankings

185 personal injury lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Amherst: Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone, LFR Score 71/100; 4.9★ from 653 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 185.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers, 567 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 185 ranked after Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

185 Amherst personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 53 are open 24/7, 58 open Saturdays and 52 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 185 rated law firms.

Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Amherst 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.

Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Amherst at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone714.9★ (653)Springfield, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers714.9★ (567)Springfield, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Alekman DiTusa, LLC714.9★ (489)Springfield, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law705.0★ (66)AmherstOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers695.0★ (148)Springfield, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Springfield Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J. Broderick694.9★ (172)Springfield, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Kevin P. Landry Law Offices695.0★ (524)Worcester, 37 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Attorney Daniel A. Pava, Accident Lawyer Springfield MA685.0★ (119)Springfield, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C.684.7★ (223)Springfield, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone685.0★ (40)Northampton, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 185 personal injury lawyers in Amherst, 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.

  3. #3 Alekman DiTusa, LLC

    Based in Springfield, 19 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 489 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 489 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1550 Main St Ste 501, Springfield, MA 01103
    View profile for Alekman DiTusa, LLC(413) 781-0000

  11. #11 Better Call Al

    Based in Springfield, 19 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    265 State St REAR, Springfield, MA 01103
    View profile for Better Call Al(413) 736-1616

  19. #19 Raipher, P.C.

    Based in Springfield, 19 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 123 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    265 State St, Springfield, MA 01103
    View profile for Raipher, P.C.(413) 749-4701

Personal injury 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 185 ranked personal injury lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

personal injury lawyers in Amherst, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Worcester Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J Broderick655.0★ (90)37 mi
27Berman Russo & Merwin655.0★ (39)26 mi
28Berman Russo & Merwin654.9★ (107)38 mi
29Cava Law Firm654.9★ (299)19 mi
30Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers655.0★ (68)36 mi
31Law Offices of Kerry A. Socha, LLC644.9★ (82)37 mi
32Spada Law Group, LLC645.0★ (18)19 mi
33Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys644.9★ (17)18 mi
34L.A. Law, LLC644.8★ (81)39 mi
35Baber Law645.0★ (51)37 mi
36Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C.634.8★ (57)37 mi
37Feinberg & Alban PC635.0★ (32)37 mi
38Law Offices of Robert H. Astor624.6★ (8)19 mi
39Attorney Richard K. O'Neil - Personal Injury Enfield CT625.0★ (11)27 mi
40Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers625.0★ (21)37 mi
41The Haymond Law Firm - Car & Motorcycle Accident Attorneys625.0★ (21)37 mi
42Trantolo & Trantolo624.8★ (5)19 mi
43Carter Mario Injury Lawyers | Springfield Office625.0★ (60)19 mi
44Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers624.8★ (22)37 mi
45Larson Law615.0★ (16)36 mi
46Chernick & Chernick Law614.8★ (84)21 mi
47Brandon A Parrelli Law Office614.9★ (64)19 mi
48Lemberg Law614.7★ (26)20 mi
49Law Offices of John P. DiBartolo, Jr. - Easthampton Office614.8★ (26)9 mi
50Libbos Law614.3★ (41)19 mi

Also serving Amherst

20 more personal injury lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked personal injury lawyers serving Amherst
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alan Nathanson Sharpe3.8★ (5)In Amherst
Allison Angier & McHale, LLP5.0★ (2)In Amherst
Colin Keefe Esq4.6★ (5)In Amherst
David Levenstein Law5.0★ (5)In Amherst
Greta Lamountain Esq5.0★ (4)In Amherst
Hart William EIn Amherst
Law and Mediation Office of Oran Kaufman/Amherst Mediation Services4.9★ (48)In Amherst
Law Office Of David J Noonan5.0★ (2)In Amherst
Law Office of Joseph M. KenneallyIn Amherst
Law Offices of James Taylor Brown, LLC.5.0★ (2)17 mi
Law Offices of Marvin Cable5.0★ (1)In Amherst
Law Offices of Robert H. Astor5.0★ (2)In Amherst
Lee Dawn Daniel5.0★ (2)7 mi
Michael J Serduck Attorney at Law5.0★ (9)In Amherst
Michael Z. Edelstein Attorney5.0★ (1)In Amherst
Peter Vickery, Esq.4.3★ (12)In Amherst
Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney at Law5.0★ (2)19 mi
The Law Offices of Daniel M Sandell5.0★ (4)In Amherst
The Law Offices of Dunn & Phillips, P.C.In Amherst
Ziomek Jr. S. Peter4.5★ (10)In Amherst

How we ranked Amherst personal injury lawyers

We scored 185 Amherst personal injury 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Amherst data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%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 volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a personal injury lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many personal injury law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask who pays case costs (medical reports, filing fees, records) if there is no recovery, and whether costs come out before or after the lawyer’s percentage.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a personal injury 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?
  • Will you or another lawyer handle my case day to day?
  • How many cases like mine have you taken to trial?
  • 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.

Personal injury lawyers in Amherst: frequently asked questions

Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Amherst?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Amherst, MA is Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 4.9★ from 653 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers (#2) and Alekman DiTusa, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 185 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many personal injury lawyers are there in Amherst?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 185 personal injury lawyers serving Amherst, MA. 1 of them is based in Amherst; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which personal injury lawyers in Amherst are open 24/7?

53 ranked personal injury lawyers in Amherst post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone (#1), Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers (#2) and Alekman DiTusa, LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which personal injury lawyers in Amherst work on weekends?

58 of 185 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 52 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone (#1), Rob Levine Law Personal Injury Lawyers (#2) and Alekman DiTusa, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Amherst personal injury lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 185 rated personal injury lawyers in Amherst is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone has the most, 653 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank personal injury lawyers?

Each personal injury 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 personal injury lawyers outside Amherst count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Amherst city center, our service radius for personal injury 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 personal injury 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 personal injury lawyers in Amherst, MA charge?

Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency: the fee is a share of any recovery and nothing is owed if there is none. The ABA Model Rules require a contingent fee agreement in writing, signed by the client, stating the percentage and how case costs are handled. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline to bring an injury claim?

Yes. Every state sets a filing deadline (a statute of limitations) and some are as short as one year; claims against a government body can have even shorter notice periods. Ask a lawyer about the deadline for your claim early. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of personal injury lawyers in Amherst, 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 Amherst?

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 Amherst

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 185 personal injury lawyers serving Amherst.

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