The best personal injury lawyers in NYC in 2026 include Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo and Gair Gair Conason, two long-established trial firms; Kreindler & Kreindler, known worldwide for aviation disaster cases; and Morelli Law, a high-profile Manhattan trial firm. Most work on contingency.
One of New York's most established personal injury trial firms.
Sullivan Papain Block is a long-established New York trial firm focused on serious injury cases, including construction accidents, medical malpractice and wrongful death.
Its lawyers are frequently recognized in New York trial-law rankings.
Good to know: Construction accident cases under New York's Labor Law are a particular strength.
A storied trial firm for medical malpractice and serious injury.
Gair Gair Conason is one of New York's best-known plaintiffs' trial firms, handling medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases.
Its senior trial lawyers are widely recognized in the New York bar.
Good to know: Strong choice for complex medical malpractice claims.
World-renowned for aviation disaster litigation.
Kreindler & Kreindler is internationally known for aviation accident litigation and has represented families in some of the most significant disaster and terrorism cases, including on behalf of 9/11 families.
It handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.
Good to know: The specialist choice for air crash and transportation disaster cases.
A high-profile Manhattan trial firm handling a wide range of injury cases.
Morelli Law is a Manhattan trial firm handling personal injury cases — including car and construction accidents and premises liability — as well as employment matters.
It reports billions of dollars recovered for clients across its history.
Good to know: Ask who will actually try your case if it goes to court.
Usually on contingency — a percentage of the recovery, with nothing owed if there is no recovery. New York regulates contingency fees in personal injury cases; the fee agreement must be in writing.
The general statute of limitations for personal injury in New York is three years, but claims against the city or other public bodies require a notice of claim within 90 days. Talk to a lawyer quickly.