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Personal Injury Lawyers in Hopewell, VA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Hopewell: Marks & Harrison - Personal Injury Attorney - Hopewell, LFR Score 70/100; 4.8★ from 165 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Geoff McDonald & Associates PC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 139.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Geoff McDonald & Associates PC, 1,145 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 139 ranked; ranked #2.

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

139 Hopewell personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 47 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 139 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Personal injury lawyers in Richmond ranking. See Personal injury lawyers in Richmond

Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Hopewell 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 Hopewell at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Marks & Harrison - Personal Injury Attorney - Hopewell704.8★ (165)Chester, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Geoff McDonald & Associates PC704.7★ (1,145)Richmond, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Morgan & Morgan694.8★ (380)Richmond, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Marks & Harrison - Personal Injury Attorney - Richmond694.8★ (528)Richmond, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Cannella & O'Neal684.9★ (214)Richmond, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Wind Injury Law, LLC685.0★ (261)Richmond, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Meade Law Firm685.0★ (174)Richmond, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Christina Pendleton & Associates684.7★ (479)Richmond, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers685.0★ (224)Richmond, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Virginia Injury Law684.7★ (307)Richmond, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 139 personal injury lawyers in Hopewell, 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 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in Richmond, 18 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 380 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 380 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    901 E Cary St Ste 501, Richmond, VA 23219
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(804) 424-0966

  5. #5 Cannella & O'Neal

    Based in Richmond, 18 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 214 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 214 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1111 E Main St #1900, Richmond, VA 23219
    View profile for Cannella & O'Neal(804) 689-6445

  6. #6 Wind Injury Law, LLC

    Based in Richmond, 25 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 261 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5400-D Glenside Dr, Richmond, VA 23228
    View profile for Wind Injury Law, LLC(804) 773-3815

  7. #7 Meade Law Firm

    Based in Richmond, 20 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7501 Boulder View Dr Ste 610, Richmond, VA 23225
    View profile for Meade Law Firm(804) 377-2273

  10. #10 Virginia Injury Law

    Based in Richmond, 18 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 307 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 307 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1108 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
    View profile for Virginia Injury Law(866) 684-5238

  12. #12 RVA Trial Lawyers

    Based in Richmond, 18 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1210 E Cary St Ste 300-3, Richmond, VA 23219
    View profile for RVA Trial Lawyers(804) 886-1113

  16. #16 Burnett & Williams PC

    Based in Hopewell

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    224 N Main St Suite 360, Hopewell, VA 23860
    View profile for Burnett & Williams PC(804) 458-7070

  24. #24 Wind Injury Law, LLC

    Based in Mechanicsville, 23 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8272 Meadowbridge Rd Ste 105, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
    View profile for Wind Injury Law, LLC(804) 597-6657

How we ranked Hopewell personal injury lawyers

We scored 139 Hopewell 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 Hopewell 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 Hopewell: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Hopewell, VA is Marks & Harrison - Personal Injury Attorney - Hopewell with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.8★ from 165 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Geoff McDonald & Associates PC (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#3) follow. We ranked 139 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many personal injury lawyers are there in Hopewell?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 139 personal injury lawyers serving Hopewell, VA. 1 of them is based in Hopewell; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

47 ranked personal injury lawyers in Hopewell post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Marks & Harrison - Personal Injury Attorney - Hopewell (#1), Geoff McDonald & Associates PC (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which personal injury lawyers in Hopewell work on weekends?

46 of 139 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Marks & Harrison - Personal Injury Attorney - Hopewell (#1), Geoff McDonald & Associates PC (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Hopewell personal injury lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 139 rated personal injury lawyers in Hopewell is 4.8★, with a median of 49 reviews. Geoff McDonald & Associates PC has the most, 1,145 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Hopewell count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Hopewell 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 Hopewell, VA 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 Hopewell, VA 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 Hopewell?

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 Hopewell

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 139 personal injury lawyers serving Hopewell.

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