75/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 417 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Lake Charles, LA: 2026 rankings
54 personal injury lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Lake Charles: The Johnson Firm, LFR Score 75/100; 5.0★ from 417 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 54.
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Most-reviewed: Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, 402 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 54 ranked after The Johnson Firm; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
54 Lake Charles personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 54 rated law firms.
Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Lake Charles 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 | The Johnson Firm | 75 | 5.0★ (417) | Lake Charles | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys | 74 | 4.9★ (402) | Lake Charles | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | Trey Morris Injury Lawyers | 74 | 4.9★ (311) | Lake Charles | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Shamieh Law PLLC | 74 | 4.9★ (299) | Lake Charles | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Delphin Law | 73 | 5.0★ (212) | Lake Charles | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers | 73 | 4.8★ (256) | Lake Charles | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Hale Injury Lawyers - Lake Charles Accident & Injury Law Firm | 72 | 4.9★ (123) | Lake Charles | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers | 72 | 5.0★ (93) | Lake Charles | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Baggett McCall LLC | 69 | 4.4★ (64) | Lake Charles | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Broussard Knoll Law Firm | 68 | 5.0★ (186) | Lake Charles | — | — |
All 54 personal injury lawyers in Lake Charles, 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.
Based in Lake Charles
74/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 402 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
74/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 311 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
74/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 299 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#5 Delphin Law
Based in Lake Charles
73/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
73/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 256 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#12 Cox Law Firm
Based in Lake Charles
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Lundy LLP
Based in Lake Charles
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 239 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 James Glen A
Based in Sulphur, 9 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sulphur, 8 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
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 54 ranked personal injury lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Welborn Law | 61 | 5.0★ (8) | In Lake Charles |
| 27 | Lee M. Schwalben, M.D., J.D., LLC | 61 | 4.3★ (12) | In Lake Charles |
| 28 | Brashear Law | 61 | 5.0★ (7) | In Lake Charles |
| 29 | Todd Clemons & Associates, APLC | 60 | 3.5★ (19) | In Lake Charles |
| 30 | The Law Office of Thomas E Townsley, LLC | 60 | 4.3★ (6) | In Lake Charles |
| 31 | Barrett Law Firm | 60 | 4.2★ (5) | In Lake Charles |
| 32 | Badon Law Firm, L.L.C. | 59 | 4.0★ (4) | In Lake Charles |
| 33 | Barron George B | 59 | 4.7★ (12) | 33 mi |
| 34 | Baggett McCall: Zita M. Andrus, JD | 59 | 3.3★ (3) | In Lake Charles |
| 35 | The Bougard Law Offices, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (29) | 33 mi |
| 36 | Packard LaPray Attorneys at Law | 55 | 4.7★ (73) | In Lake Charles |
| 37 | Roché Law Firm | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 33 mi |
| 38 | Devin Fontenot, Attorney at Law | 54 | 5.0★ (34) | In Lake Charles |
| 39 | The Hinch Firm Trial Attorneys | 54 | 4.7★ (29) | In Lake Charles |
| 40 | Brasher Law Firm, PLLC | 53 | 4.8★ (16) | In Lake Charles |
| 41 | Mitchell Law Firm, PLLC | 53 | 4.9★ (63) | 33 mi |
| 42 | The Law Office of Christian D. Chesson | 52 | 3.9★ (79) | In Lake Charles |
| 43 | Edward K. Bauman, APLC | 52 | 4.6★ (14) | In Lake Charles |
| 44 | Richard Law Firm, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | In Lake Charles |
| 45 | Anthony Hebert | 51 | 5.0★ (11) | 5 mi |
| 46 | Fitz-Gerald, Hebert & Associates | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | In Lake Charles |
| 47 | Fred C. LeBleu III, Attorney at Law | 51 | 4.4★ (9) | In Lake Charles |
| 48 | Hawkins Kee Law Group | 51 | 4.9★ (10) | In Lake Charles |
| 49 | The Scott Law Firm, LLC | 51 | 4.0★ (12) | In Lake Charles |
| 50 | FH Law | 51 | 3.9★ (8) | In Lake Charles |
Also serving Lake Charles
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acadiana Legal Service Corporation | 3.9★ (32) | In Lake Charles |
| Algero Law | 4.8★ (22) | In Lake Charles |
| David Green | 4.1★ (34) | In Lake Charles |
| Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden | 4.9★ (84) | In Lake Charles |
| Hawkins Legal | 4.8★ (31) | In Lake Charles |
| Hunt Law Firm | 4.9★ (132) | In Lake Charles |
| Kilburn Landry Law | 5.0★ (16) | In Lake Charles |
| Law Office of Brad A. Guillory | 4.5★ (50) | In Lake Charles |
| Law Offices of John Green Jr. | 4.7★ (87) | In Lake Charles |
| Leslie Q. Knox, Attorney at Law | 4.4★ (24) | In Lake Charles |
| Marceaux Law Firm LLC | 4.8★ (40) | In Lake Charles |
| Marcus Myers, Attorney at Law | 4.9★ (113) | In Lake Charles |
| McGlathery Law, LLC | 5.0★ (63) | In Lake Charles |
| Sigler Law Inc. | 4.7★ (16) | In Lake Charles |
| Sudduth & Associates, LLC | 4.9★ (107) | In Lake Charles |
| The Johnson Firm - Criminal Law Attorneys | 5.0★ (20) | In Lake Charles |
| The Johnson Firm - Family Law Attorneys | 4.9★ (16) | In Lake Charles |
| The Sikich Law Firm | 4.8★ (22) | In Lake Charles |
| Thibodeaux Harold L | 4.6★ (22) | In Lake Charles |
| Wilford Carter Campaign | 4.6★ (40) | In Lake Charles |
How we ranked Lake Charles personal injury lawyers
We scored 54 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles: frequently asked questions
Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Lake Charles?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Lake Charles, LA is The Johnson Firm with an LFR Score of 75/100. It has 5.0★ from 417 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (#2) and Trey Morris Injury Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 54 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many personal injury lawyers are there in Lake Charles?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 54 personal injury lawyers serving Lake Charles, LA. 43 of them are based in Lake Charles; 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 Lake Charles are open 24/7?
13 ranked personal injury lawyers in Lake Charles post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Johnson Firm (#1), Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (#2) and Trey Morris Injury Lawyers (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which personal injury lawyers in Lake Charles work on weekends?
13 of 54 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Johnson Firm (#1), Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (#2) and Trey Morris Injury Lawyers (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Lake Charles personal injury lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 54 rated personal injury lawyers in Lake Charles is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. The Johnson Firm has the most, 417 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 Lake Charles count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles?
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 Lake Charles
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 54 personal injury lawyers serving Lake Charles.
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