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Personal Injury Lawyers in Lafayette, LA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Lafayette: Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, LFR Score 74/100; 4.9★ from 1,063 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 123.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, 795 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 123 ranked after Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers; ranked #2.

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

123 Lafayette personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 37 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 123 rated law firms.

Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Lafayette 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 Lafayette at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers744.9★ (1,063)LafayetteOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys744.9★ (795)LafayetteOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3O'Pry Law Firm745.0★ (539)LafayetteOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Broussard, David & Moroux734.9★ (525)LafayetteOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Chaz Roberts Law735.0★ (332)LafayetteOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers734.8★ (621)LafayetteOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Kenny Habetz Injury Law Lafayette735.0★ (293)LafayetteOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Landgrave Garcia Injury Attorneys735.0★ (292)LafayetteOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Galloway Jefcoat, Injury Attorneys724.9★ (325)LafayetteOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Brandt & Sherman, LLP725.0★ (194)LafayetteOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 123 personal injury lawyers in Lafayette, 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 O'Pry Law Firm

    Based in Lafayette

    74/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 539 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 539 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2014 W Pinhook Rd Ste 507, Lafayette, LA 70508
    View profile for O'Pry Law Firm(337) 500-0000

  5. #5 Chaz Roberts Law

    Based in Lafayette

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 332 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 332 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    100 Magnate Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508
    View profile for Chaz Roberts Law(337) 504-3202

  10. #10 Brandt & Sherman, LLP

    Based in Lafayette

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    111 Mercury St, Lafayette, LA 70503
    View profile for Brandt & Sherman, LLP(337) 800-4000

  16. #16 Law Tigers

    Based in Lafayette

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2010 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
    View profile for Law Tigers(337) 385-0882

  21. #21 The Thibeaux Firm

    Based in Lafayette

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    600 E Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70501
    View profile for The Thibeaux Firm(337) 337-4323

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

personal injury lawyers in Lafayette, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kenny Habetz Injury Law Crowley675.0★ (95)21 mi
27Neblett, Beard & Arsenault665.0★ (12)In Lafayette
28Doran & Cawthorne, P.L.L.C.664.8★ (79)22 mi
29Law Office of Jamie D. Parker LLC654.7★ (19)In Lafayette
30Law Offices: Matt & Allen655.0★ (84)In Lafayette
31No Win No Fee Attorneys655.0★ (23)18 mi
32The Law Office of Tony Morrow655.0★ (68)In Lafayette
33The Chopin Law Firm LLC645.0★ (4)In Lafayette
34Ory Law Group645.0★ (21)19 mi
35Tomeny | Best Injury Lawyers645.0★ (22)In Lafayette
36The Law Offices of Marshall Montgomery645.0★ (3)In Lafayette
37Doran & Cawthorne, P.L.L.C644.7★ (3)In Lafayette
38Anderson Blanda & Saltzman644.9★ (54)In Lafayette
39Gaar Law Firm644.8★ (58)In Lafayette
40Killingsworth Law Group, LLC635.0★ (5)In Lafayette
41Victor Ashy, APLC635.0★ (36)In Lafayette
42Castro Law Firm, LLC635.0★ (7)In Lafayette
43The Marcus Bryant Law Firm, APLC635.0★ (7)In Lafayette
44Brian Caubarreaux & Associates635.0★ (29)In Lafayette
45Doucet Speer, APLC634.4★ (7)In Lafayette
46Chris Villemarette, Trial Lawyer624.4★ (65)In Lafayette
47Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy625.0★ (24)In Lafayette
48Jerome H. Moroux625.0★ (4)In Lafayette
49Beal & Hebert LLC624.6★ (30)In Lafayette
50Guidry Dean J625.0★ (3)In Lafayette

Also serving Lafayette

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 Lafayette
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Andrus Boudreaux - Complete Title5.0★ (27)In Lafayette
Auto Lemon Lawyer - Duck Law Firm, LLC4.9★ (164)In Lafayette
Barber Valois Law Firm5.0★ (38)In Lafayette
Domengeaux Law4.9★ (68)In Lafayette
Domingue Law Firm, LLC4.8★ (177)In Lafayette
Grey Lex, LLC4.9★ (28)In Lafayette
Hallman Woods Attorney4.8★ (34)In Lafayette
L.W. Thomas & Associates4.7★ (26)In Lafayette
Lafayette Divorce Attorney4.6★ (44)In Lafayette
Law Office of J. Bradley Cockrell4.0★ (23)In Lafayette
LeJeune & Associates5.0★ (25)In Lafayette
Menard Law Firm4.9★ (29)In Lafayette
Richard D. Mere: Attorney at Law4.5★ (25)In Lafayette
Rick Dalton Law Firm4.1★ (59)In Lafayette
Sallinger/Melancon Defense Attorneys4.9★ (181)In Lafayette
Southern Oaks Law Firm - Lafayette Family Law Lawyer4.5★ (43)In Lafayette
The Jarrett Firm5.0★ (25)In Lafayette
The Thompson Law Office, LLC4.8★ (26)In Lafayette
Theus Law Offices5.0★ (31)In Lafayette
Wes Bailey Attorney at Law, LLC4.6★ (58)In Lafayette

How we ranked Lafayette personal injury lawyers

We scored 123 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Lafayette, LA is Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers with an LFR Score of 74/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,063 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (#2) and O'Pry Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 123 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many personal injury lawyers are there in Lafayette?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 123 personal injury lawyers serving Lafayette, LA. 45 of them are based in Lafayette; 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 Lafayette are open 24/7?

37 ranked personal injury lawyers in Lafayette post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers (#1), Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (#2) and O'Pry Law Firm (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which personal injury lawyers in Lafayette work on weekends?

37 of 123 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 36 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers (#1), Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (#2) and O'Pry Law Firm (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Lafayette personal injury lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 123 rated personal injury lawyers in Lafayette is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers has the most, 1,063 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 Lafayette count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lafayette 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 Lafayette, LA 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 Lafayette, LA 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 Lafayette?

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 Lafayette

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 123 personal injury lawyers serving Lafayette.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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