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Personal Injury Lawyers in Portland, ME: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Portland: Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, LFR Score 74/100; 4.9★ from 208 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Berman & Simmons, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 69.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Berman & Simmons, 180 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 69 ranked after Law Offices of Joe Bornstein; ranked #2.

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

69 Portland personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 69 rated law firms.

Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Portland 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 Portland at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Offices of Joe Bornstein744.9★ (208)PortlandOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Berman & Simmons744.9★ (180)PortlandOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Lowry Law744.9★ (175)PortlandOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Morgan & Morgan724.8★ (117)PortlandOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Gideon Asen LLC724.9★ (87)PortlandOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Romanow Law Group715.0★ (63)PortlandOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Goldberg & Loren715.0★ (138)Biddeford, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Houlihan Law695.0★ (25)PortlandOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Peter Thompson & Associates684.9★ (135)Portland——
10Berman & Simmons684.7★ (152)Lewiston, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 69 personal injury lawyers in Portland, 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.

  2. #2 Berman & Simmons

    Based in Portland

    74/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    85 Exchange St 2nd floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Berman & Simmons(207) 383-3216

  3. #3 Lowry Law

    Based in Portland

    74/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    33 McAlister Farm Rd Ste 203, Portland, ME 04103
    View profile for Lowry Law(207) 600-1526

  4. #4 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in Portland

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    254 Commercial St Ste 229, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(207) 352-6140

  5. #5 Gideon Asen LLC

    Based in Portland

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    217 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Gideon Asen LLC(207) 766-7761

  6. #6 Romanow Law Group

    Based in Portland

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1087 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103
    View profile for Romanow Law Group(207) 331-9990

  7. #7 Goldberg & Loren

    Based in Biddeford, 15 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    180 Pool St Ste 105, Biddeford, ME 04005
    View profile for Goldberg & Loren(207) 803-5783

  8. #8 Houlihan Law

    Based in Portland

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    254 Commercial St Ste 245, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Houlihan Law(857) 444-9616

  10. #10 Berman & Simmons

    Based in Lewiston, 30 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 152 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    129 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240
    View profile for Berman & Simmons(207) 407-7804

  11. #11 Hardy Wolf & Downing

    Based in Portland

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    222 Auburn St, Portland, ME 04103
    View profile for Hardy Wolf & Downing(207) 503-3169

  13. #13 Garmey Law

    Based in Portland

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    482 Congress St UNIT 402, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Garmey Law(207) 387-7672

  17. #17 Hardy Wolf & Downing

    Based in Lewiston, 30 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    186 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240
    View profile for Hardy Wolf & Downing(207) 531-5758

  19. #19 Berman & Simmons

    Based in Biddeford, 15 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11 Adams St Ste C, Biddeford, ME 04005
    View profile for Berman & Simmons(207) 407-9959

  20. #20 Gideon Asen

    Based in Auburn, 30 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    95 Main St, Auburn, ME 04210
    View profile for Gideon Asen(207) 513-1617

  21. #21 Jury Law, LLC

    Based in South Portland Gardens, 6 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5 Ward St, Scarborough, ME 04074
    View profile for Jury Law, LLC(207) 355-7703

  22. #22 Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

    Based in Portland

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    75 Pearl St #400, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.(207) 495-7177

  25. #25 Mann Law LLC

    Based in Portland

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    533 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Mann Law LLC(207) 489-6098

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

personal injury lawyers in Portland, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Gary Goldberg635.0★ (6)In Portland
27Law Offices of Joe Bornstein624.5★ (16)30 mi
28Anthony J Sineni Law Offices624.4★ (5)In Portland
29Independence Injury Lawyers Maine625.0★ (29)30 mi
30Fales & Fales, P.A.604.8★ (46)30 mi
31Jabar LaLiberty, LLC605.0★ (27)In Portland
32C. Foster Law, PLLC604.2★ (5)In Portland
33Peter Thompson & Associates594.8★ (24)30 mi
34Charest Richard585.0★ (5)27 mi
35McTeague Higbee584.2★ (14)24 mi
36Leary & DeTroy574.1★ (26)30 mi
37Bigos Law574.7★ (14)31 mi
38Lynch & Van Dyke574.4★ (14)31 mi
39Michael L. Dubois, P.A. Attorney At Law564.7★ (10)32 mi
40Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice, P.A.554.6★ (52)1 mi
41Zerillo Law Firm554.7★ (44)In Portland
42Ferguson Anthony K554.2★ (5)30 mi
43Moncure & Barnicle544.9★ (97)23 mi
44Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith534.6★ (20)In Portland
45Goodman Law Firm PA534.8★ (17)In Portland
46Drummond & Drummond, LLP534.7★ (14)In Portland
47Legal-Ease523.8★ (33)In Portland
48Law Office of Matthew D. Bowe524.8★ (46)23 mi
49The Law Office of Amber L. Tucker, LLC525.0★ (9)In Portland
50Desmond, Rand & Guerard, P.A.524.3★ (21)5 mi

Also serving Portland

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 Portland
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Attorney Luke S. Rioux4.9★ (125)In Portland
Drummond Woodsum2.6★ (19)In Portland
Eric S. Thistle, Esq. - Thistle Weaver & Morris5.0★ (12)In Portland
Govan Law Office, PA4.8★ (14)In Portland
Hallett Whipple Weyrens4.4★ (16)In Portland
Hopkinson & Abbondanza4.9★ (12)In Portland
Kaplan & Grant, Attorneys at Law4.7★ (33)In Portland
Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman4.6★ (11)In Portland
Lambert Coffin4.7★ (10)In Portland
Law Offices of Roger F. Brunelle, Jr.4.9★ (182)In Portland
Lisa J. Friedlander3.8★ (11)In Portland
Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC4.8★ (14)In Portland
Oleaga Law - Fertility & Surrogacy Law Firm5.0★ (21)In Portland
Opticliff Law5.0★ (35)In Portland
Port City Legal4.8★ (85)In Portland
Robert A. Levine, Esq.4.0★ (32)In Portland
Samuel M. Sherry, Esq., PA4.5★ (29)In Portland
Steve Smith Trial Lawyers4.9★ (44)In Portland
The Bayer Law Office5.0★ (16)In Portland
Thistle Weaver & Morris4.8★ (43)In Portland

How we ranked Portland personal injury lawyers

We scored 69 Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Portland, ME is Law Offices of Joe Bornstein with an LFR Score of 74/100. It has 4.9★ from 208 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Berman & Simmons (#2) and Lowry Law (#3) follow. We ranked 69 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many personal injury lawyers are there in Portland?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 69 personal injury lawyers serving Portland, ME. 26 of them are based in Portland; 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 Portland are open 24/7?

22 ranked personal injury lawyers in Portland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Joe Bornstein (#1), Berman & Simmons (#2) and Lowry Law (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which personal injury lawyers in Portland work on weekends?

23 of 69 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices of Joe Bornstein (#1), Berman & Simmons (#2) and Lowry Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Portland personal injury lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 69 rated personal injury lawyers in Portland is 4.7★, with a median of 20 reviews. Law Offices of Joe Bornstein has the most, 208 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 Portland count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Portland 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 Portland, ME 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 Portland, ME 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 Portland?

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 Portland

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 69 personal injury lawyers serving Portland.

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