73/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 1,633 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Columbus, OH: 2026 rankings
189 personal injury lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Columbus: Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LFR Score 73/100; 4.7★ from 1,633 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Schiff & Associates Co., LPA, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 189.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Kurgis & Associates, 1,081 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 189 ranked after Kisling, Nestico & Redick; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
189 Columbus personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 56 are open 24/7, 64 open Saturdays and 63 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 189 rated law firms.
Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Columbus 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 | Kisling, Nestico & Redick | 73 | 4.7★ (1,633) | Columbus | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Schiff & Associates Co., LPA | 72 | 4.7★ (779) | Columbus | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Kurgis & Associates | 72 | 4.6★ (1,081) | Columbus | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Most reviews |
| 4 | Buckeye Law Group | 71 | 4.7★ (384) | Columbus | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | McCormick Law Firm | 70 | 4.6★ (455) | Columbus | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Bressman Law | 70 | 4.9★ (330) | Dublin, 10 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Rinehardt Injury Attorneys | 70 | 5.0★ (103) | Columbus | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Colombo Law Truck Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers | 70 | 4.8★ (158) | Columbus | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys | 70 | 4.9★ (110) | Columbus | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Slater & Zurz LLP | 69 | 4.8★ (117) | Columbus | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 189 personal injury lawyers in Columbus, 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 Columbus
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 779 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 1,081 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 384 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 455 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#6 Bressman Law
Based in Dublin, 10 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#11 Lowe Law Group
Based in Columbus
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 817 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Westerville, 10 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Dublin, 12 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Dublin, 13 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Columbus
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
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 189 ranked personal injury lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Crandall & Pera Law, Medical Malpractice / Personal Injury Lawyers | 66 | 4.8★ (24) | In Columbus |
| 27 | Callinan and Wisecup Law Firm | 66 | 4.3★ (54) | In Columbus |
| 28 | Brian G. Miller Co., LLC | 66 | 4.9★ (42) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Buckeye Law Group | 66 | 4.9★ (30) | 8 mi |
| 30 | NRS Injury Law | 66 | 4.9★ (219) | In Columbus |
| 31 | Kruger & Hodges Hometown Injury Lawyers | 65 | 5.0★ (81) | 25 mi |
| 32 | Buckeye Law Group | 65 | 5.0★ (26) | 10 mi |
| 33 | Law Office of Joel Moore | 65 | 5.0★ (13) | 2 mi |
| 34 | Michael D. Christensen Law Offices, LLC | 65 | 4.0★ (71) | In Columbus |
| 35 | Cooper Elliott | 65 | 4.7★ (255) | In Columbus |
| 36 | Chester Law Group | 65 | 4.9★ (32) | In Columbus |
| 37 | Ohio Injury Attorneys | 65 | 5.0★ (17) | In Columbus |
| 38 | Lardiere McNair & Stonebrook, Ltd., LPA | 64 | 4.8★ (252) | 8 mi |
| 39 | Erney Law | 64 | 5.0★ (78) | In Columbus |
| 40 | Smith Law Office | 64 | 3.9★ (11) | In Columbus |
| 41 | Ohio Truck Accident Help | 64 | 4.8★ (105) | 33 mi |
| 42 | Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC | 64 | 4.8★ (96) | In Columbus |
| 43 | GB Law | 63 | 4.9★ (680) | In Columbus |
| 44 | Morgan & Morgan | 63 | 4.8★ (960) | In Columbus |
| 45 | Cox, Koltak & Gibson | 63 | 4.9★ (70) | In Columbus |
| 46 | Hoffman Law | 63 | 4.9★ (598) | In Columbus |
| 47 | The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers | 63 | 5.0★ (58) | In Columbus |
| 48 | Barkan Meizlish Cox, LLP | 63 | 4.7★ (76) | In Columbus |
| 49 | Mancini Law Goup P.C. | 63 | 3.1★ (28) | In Columbus |
| 50 | Isaacs & Isaacs Law Firm | 63 | 4.9★ (442) | In Columbus |
Also serving Columbus
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barr, Jones and Associates LLP | 4.9★ (176) | In Columbus |
| Blake Law Firm | 4.9★ (114) | In Columbus |
| Calig Law Firm | 5.0★ (322) | In Columbus |
| Cutter Hall Karlock LLC | 4.7★ (101) | In Columbus |
| Douglas E. Riddell, Esq. | 5.0★ (117) | In Columbus |
| Freeman & Lund | 5.0★ (105) | In Columbus |
| John T. Nicholson Disability Lawyer | 4.8★ (211) | In Columbus |
| Jwayyed Law LLC | 5.0★ (142) | In Columbus |
| Law Office of C.F. Cowan, P.L.L.C. | 5.0★ (507) | In Columbus |
| Lawrence Law Office | 4.1★ (95) | In Columbus |
| Luftman, Heck & Associates LLP | 4.9★ (688) | In Columbus |
| Maguire Schneider Hassay, LLP | 4.1★ (125) | In Columbus |
| Mansell Law | 5.0★ (246) | In Columbus |
| Porter Law Office, LLC | 4.9★ (97) | In Columbus |
| Richard West Law Office | 4.9★ (107) | In Columbus |
| Riddell Law LLC | 4.9★ (241) | In Columbus |
| Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.P.A. | 4.5★ (122) | In Columbus |
| Spitz, The Employee’s Law Firm | 4.4★ (126) | In Columbus |
| The Koffel Law Firm | 4.9★ (361) | In Columbus |
| W.Joseph Edwards Attorney At Law | 4.2★ (103) | In Columbus |
How we ranked Columbus personal injury lawyers
We scored 189 Columbus 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Columbus 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 personal injury lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many personal injury 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 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.
- 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 Columbus: frequently asked questions
Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Columbus?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Columbus, OH is Kisling, Nestico & Redick with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,633 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Schiff & Associates Co., LPA (#2) and Kurgis & Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 189 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many personal injury lawyers are there in Columbus?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 189 personal injury lawyers serving Columbus, OH. 39 of them are based in Columbus; 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 Columbus are open 24/7?
56 ranked personal injury lawyers in Columbus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Kisling, Nestico & Redick (#1), Schiff & Associates Co., LPA (#2) and Kurgis & Associates (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which personal injury lawyers in Columbus work on weekends?
64 of 189 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 63 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kisling, Nestico & Redick (#1), Schiff & Associates Co., LPA (#2) and Kurgis & Associates (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Columbus personal injury lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 189 rated personal injury lawyers in Columbus is 4.8★, with a median of 33 reviews. Kisling, Nestico & Redick has the most, 1,633 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 Columbus count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Columbus 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 Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 189 personal injury lawyers serving Columbus.
More personal injury lawyers and Columbus pages
Personal injury lawyers near Columbus
- Personal injury lawyers in Bexley, OH190 ranked
- Personal injury lawyers in Upper Arlington, OH200 ranked
- Personal injury lawyers in Whitehall, OH190 ranked
- Personal injury lawyers in Grove City, OH207 ranked
- Personal injury lawyers in Gahanna, OH191 ranked
- Personal injury lawyers in Worthington, OH197 ranked
- Personal injury lawyers in Hilliard, OH206 ranked
- Personal injury lawyers in Reynoldsburg, OH190 ranked
- Personal injury lawyers in Dublin, OH210 ranked
- Personal injury lawyers in Westerville, OH196 ranked
Other practice areas in Columbus
- Social Security disability lawyers in Columbus29 ranked
- Criminal defense lawyers in Columbus130 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Columbus182 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Columbus144 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Columbus77 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Columbus41 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Columbus57 ranked
- Business lawyers in Columbus27 ranked
- Real estate lawyers in Columbus71 ranked
- Tax lawyers in Columbus33 ranked
- Intellectual property lawyers in Columbus12 ranked
- Insurance lawyers in Columbus27 ranked
- Mediators in Columbus14 ranked
- General practice lawyers in Columbus407 ranked
- All lawyers in Columbus