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Personal Injury Lawyers in Laurel, MS: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Laurel: Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyers, P.A., LFR Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 2,112 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Howe.Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Howe.Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, 254 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 27 ranked after Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyers, P.A.; ranked #2.

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27 Laurel personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 27 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Laurel 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 Laurel at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyers, P.A.704.9★ (2,112)Hattiesburg, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Howe.Law Injury & Accident Lawyers675.0★ (254)Hattiesburg, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers644.8★ (60)Hattiesburg, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4WaideLaw635.0★ (22)Hattiesburg, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5WW&M Injury Lawyers614.9★ (204)Hattiesburg, 29 mi away——
6Morgan & Morgan604.8★ (6)Hattiesburg, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7David L. Sullivan, PLLC594.4★ (8)Laurel——
8Hicks Law Firm, PLLC584.7★ (47)Hattiesburg, 28 mi away——
9Ferraez & Associates PLLC555.0★ (7)Hattiesburg, 27 mi away——
10Scott J. Schwartz, PA554.0★ (7)Hattiesburg, 27 mi away——

All 27 personal injury lawyers in Laurel, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Laurel

    #1 Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyers, P.A.

    Based in Hattiesburg, 27 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 2,112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 2,112 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    201 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    View profile for Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyers, P.A.(601) 800-5339

  4. #4 WaideLaw

    Based in Hattiesburg, 28 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1300 Hardy St Second Floor, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    View profile for WaideLaw(601) 475-3045

  5. #5 WW&M Injury Lawyers

    Based in Hattiesburg, 29 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 204 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    140 Mayfair Rd #1100, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    View profile for WW&M Injury Lawyers(601) 271-7943

  6. #6 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in Hattiesburg, 29 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7 Professional Pkwy #103, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(601) 210-2073

  7. #7 David L. Sullivan, PLLC

    Based in Laurel

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    523 Commerce St, Laurel, MS 39440
    View profile for David L. Sullivan, PLLC(601) 649-4075

  8. #8 Hicks Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Hattiesburg, 28 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    211 S 29th Ave #201, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    View profile for Hicks Law Firm, PLLC(601) 544-6770

  9. #9 Ferraez & Associates PLLC

    Based in Hattiesburg, 27 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    204 W Front St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    View profile for Ferraez & Associates PLLC(601) 915-2679

  10. #10 Scott J. Schwartz, PA

    Based in Hattiesburg, 27 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    711 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    View profile for Scott J. Schwartz, PA(601) 450-1160

  11. #11 McHugh Fuller Law Group

    Based in Hattiesburg, 35 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    97 Elias Whiddon Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    View profile for McHugh Fuller Law Group(800) 939-5580

  12. #12 The Cardwell Firm, PLLC

    Based in Laurel

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    531 N 5th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440
    View profile for The Cardwell Firm, PLLC(601) 426-0056

  13. #13 Cerra Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Laurel

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    120 S 11th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440
    View profile for Cerra Law Firm, PLLC(601) 453-8984

  14. #14 Kyle Robertson, PLLC

    Based in Laurel

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    523 Commerce St, Laurel, MS 39440
    View profile for Kyle Robertson, PLLC(601) 301-2349

  15. #15 McHard Anderson, PLLC

    Based in Hattiesburg, 29 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    140 Mayfair Rd #1500, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    View profile for McHard Anderson, PLLC(601) 450-1715

  16. #16 The Rollins Law Firm

    Based in Hattiesburg, 28 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    702 W Pine St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    View profile for The Rollins Law Firm(601) 488-2848

  17. #17 Watson Law Offices

    Based in Hattiesburg, 27 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    930 Main St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    View profile for Watson Law Offices(601) 545-1051

  18. #18 Jackson, Tullos, Morgan, Howell & Guice, PLLC

    Based in Hattiesburg, 29 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    309 S 40th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    View profile for Jackson, Tullos, Morgan, Howell & Guice, PLLC(601) 264-3309

  19. #19 Lowrey, Fortner, & Miri P.A.

    Based in Hattiesburg, 27 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    525 Corinne St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    View profile for Lowrey, Fortner, & Miri P.A.(601) 582-5015

  20. #20 Hollen Williams Law Firm

    Based in Hattiesburg, 32 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22 Keystone Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    View profile for Hollen Williams Law Firm(855) 755-4300

  21. #21 Vaughn Law Office

    Based in Hattiesburg, 27 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    404 Hemphill St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    View profile for Vaughn Law Office(601) 545-8142

  22. #22 Carter Law Office

    Based in Hattiesburg, 27 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    404 Hemphill St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    View profile for Carter Law Office(601) 545-8142

  24. #24 Porter Law Group

    Based in Hattiesburg, 35 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    33 Town Center Square Ste 200, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    View profile for Porter Law Group(601) 545-2889

  25. #25 Bryan Nelson, P.A.

    Based in Hattiesburg, 29 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    109 Fairfield Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    View profile for Bryan Nelson, P.A.(601) 261-4100

How we ranked Laurel personal injury lawyers

We scored 27 Laurel 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 Laurel 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 Laurel: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Laurel, MS is Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyers, P.A. with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,112 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Howe.Law Injury & Accident Lawyers (#2) and Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 27 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many personal injury lawyers are there in Laurel?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 27 personal injury lawyers serving Laurel, MS. 4 of them are based in Laurel; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

5 ranked personal injury lawyers in Laurel post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyers, P.A. (#1), Howe.Law Injury & Accident Lawyers (#2) and Morris Bart Personal 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 Laurel work on weekends?

5 of 27 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyers, P.A. (#1), Howe.Law Injury & Accident Lawyers (#2) and Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Laurel personal injury lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 27 rated personal injury lawyers in Laurel is 4.7★, with a median of 24 reviews. Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyers, P.A. has the most, 2,112 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 Laurel count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Laurel 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 Laurel, MS 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 Laurel, MS 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 Laurel?

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 Laurel

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 27 personal injury lawyers serving Laurel.

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