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Personal Injury Lawyers in Bay City, MI: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Bay City: Mike Morse Injury Law Firm, LFR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 401 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Lee Steinberg Injury Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: The Law Office of Timothy S. Burns, P.C., 433 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #3.

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

22 Bay City personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 22 rated law firms.

Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Bay City 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 Bay City at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Mike Morse Injury Law Firm685.0★ (401)Flint, 40 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Lee Steinberg Injury Law Firm684.8★ (55)Saginaw, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3The Law Office of Timothy S. Burns, P.C.674.9★ (433)Saginaw, 13 mi away—Most reviews
4Michigan Legal Center - Christopher J. Trainor & Associates655.0★ (6)Bay CityOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Doud & Wagner634.4★ (18)Saginaw, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Jay Trucks & Associates, PC625.0★ (40)Saginaw, 12 mi away——
7LeFevre & LeFevre, PLLC614.4★ (85)Saginaw, 13 mi away——
8Michigan Injury Law Center595.0★ (69)Beverly Hills, 37 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Gower Law PLC584.6★ (327)Bay City——
10John F O'Grady, P.C.575.0★ (4)Saginaw, 14 mi away——

All 22 personal injury lawyers in Bay City, 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.

  5. #5 Doud & Wagner

    Based in Saginaw, 12 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1121 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602
    View profile for Doud & Wagner(888) 379-9467

  7. #7 LeFevre & LeFevre, PLLC

    Based in Saginaw, 13 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    902 Court St, Saginaw, MI 48602
    View profile for LeFevre & LeFevre, PLLC(989) 790-3133

  9. #9 Gower Law PLC

    Based in Bay City

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 327 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 327 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    514 E Midland St, Bay City, MI 48706
    View profile for Gower Law PLC(989) 894-0100

  10. #10 John F O'Grady, P.C.

    Based in Saginaw, 14 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    973 Midland Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638
    View profile for John F O'Grady, P.C.(989) 790-6611

  15. #15 Swartz & Wilson PLC

    Based in Saginaw, 12 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4371 State St, Saginaw, MI 48603
    View profile for Swartz & Wilson PLC(989) 793-7000

  17. Based in Midland, 23 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.2★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    575 E Isabella Rd, Midland, MI 48640
    View profile for Slep Legal Group, PLC(989) 750-1903

  18. #18 Zolton Law Offices

    Based in Saginaw, 14 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6420 Normandy Dr, Saginaw, MI 48638
    View profile for Zolton Law Offices(989) 792-1111

  19. #19 Smith Bovill PC

    Based in Saginaw, 15 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 3.7★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 St Andrews Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638
    View profile for Smith Bovill PC(989) 792-9641

  21. #21 The Mastromarco Firm

    Based in Saginaw, 12 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 3.3★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1024 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602
    View profile for The Mastromarco Firm(989) 445-4160

Also serving Bay City

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 Bay City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bock and Wallen3.6★ (19)In Bay City
Boucher Law, PLLC4.7★ (56)In Bay City
Brian H. Jean3.9★ (11)In Bay City
Gordon W. Kraft III, PLLC5.0★ (29)In Bay City
Gorte & Day Law Offices3.6★ (20)In Bay City
Jason N Ball4.4★ (31)In Bay City
Jay Taylor Attorney at Law4.1★ (18)In Bay City
Jeffrey Martin, attorney4.3★ (7)In Bay City
Joseph E Pergande PLC3.6★ (9)In Bay City
Kimberly Kramer Attorney5.0★ (427)In Bay City
Klimmek Law Office PLC5.0★ (90)In Bay City
Noble Ruth L4.4★ (24)In Bay City
Poltorak Law PLC5.0★ (17)In Bay City
Revolution Law PLC4.8★ (164)In Bay City
Reyes & Bauer Attorneys at Law4.1★ (45)In Bay City
Robert J. Dunn, P.C.3.7★ (24)In Bay City
Schisler Law3.3★ (15)In Bay City
Smith & Brooker PC4.8★ (23)In Bay City
Triton Legal PLC4.6★ (222)In Bay City
Wood Law Firm PLLC4.4★ (28)In Bay City

How we ranked Bay City personal injury lawyers

We scored 22 Bay City 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 Bay City 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 Bay City: frequently asked questions

Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Bay City?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Bay City, MI is Mike Morse Injury Law Firm with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 401 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lee Steinberg Injury Law Firm (#2) and The Law Office of Timothy S. Burns, P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 22 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many personal injury lawyers are there in Bay City?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 22 personal injury lawyers serving Bay City, MI. 4 of them are based in Bay City; 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 Bay City are open 24/7?

5 ranked personal injury lawyers in Bay City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mike Morse Injury Law Firm (#1), Lee Steinberg Injury Law Firm (#2) and Michigan Legal Center - Christopher J. Trainor & Associates (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which personal injury lawyers in Bay City work on weekends?

5 of 22 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mike Morse Injury Law Firm (#1), Lee Steinberg Injury Law Firm (#2) and Michigan Legal Center - Christopher J. Trainor & Associates (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Bay City personal injury lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated personal injury lawyers in Bay City is 4.5★, with a median of 33 reviews. The Law Office of Timothy S. Burns, P.C. has the most, 433 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Bay City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Bay City 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 Bay City, MI 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 Bay City, MI 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 Bay City?

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 Bay City

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 22 personal injury lawyers serving Bay City.

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