Getting hurt in a car accident, a slip and fall, or on the job is stressful enough without having to sort through dozens of law firms promising the same thing. This list was put together by reading firm websites, Better Business Bureau profiles, and aggregated Google review data (via Birdeye and TrustAnalytica) for personal injury lawyers who actually operate in and around Ottawa. Ten firms made the cut based on verifiable presence, real client feedback, and specialization in personal injury law.
1. Bergeron Clifford LLP
Area: Ottawa and Eastern Ontario · Specialty: personal injury litigation · Rating: 4.9 on Google (82 reviews) · Since: 1999
Founded in Kingston by Ted Bergeron and Chris Clifford, the firm has grown offices across Eastern Ontario including Ottawa and has landed on Canadian Lawyer magazine's Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firms list for nine consecutive years. Reviewers consistently point to professionalism and genuine care through long, complicated claims. It suits clients who want a firm with a long regional track record behind them.
2. SG Injury Law
Area: Ottawa and across Ontario · Specialty: serious accident claims, including disability and wrongful dismissal benefits · Rating: 4.9 on Google (61 reviews, per Birdeye aggregation)
Led by Sean Giovannetti and Kathleen Carkner, this firm handles both personal injury claims and related disability or employment matters, which is useful for clients whose accident also disrupted their job. Reviewers describe the team as knowledgeable, caring, and responsive. Good fit for anyone whose case overlaps injury and income loss.
3. David Hollingsworth and Associates
Area: Ottawa · Specialty: personal injury litigation · Rating: 4.7 on Google (86 to 87 reviews) · Since: 1999
David Hollingsworth has practiced personal injury law from both the plaintiff and defense sides, which the firm says shapes how it prepares cases. Clients frequently name lawyers Carlo Cavaliere and Erica McCarney for thoroughness and compassion. A solid option for clients who want a firm with decades of file-handling experience in the city.
4. MG Law
Area: Ottawa · Specialty: catastrophic injury, brain injury, and medical malpractice claims · Rating: 4.8 on Google
Led by Miryam Gorelashvili, MG Law has over 14 years handling injury files and says it connects clients to a wider care circle of physiotherapists and psychologists alongside the legal work. Reviewers say the team put them at ease from day one and fought for outcomes beyond expectations. Best suited to clients dealing with more severe, long-recovery injuries.
5. Badre Law
Area: Ottawa and Eastern Ontario · Specialty: personal injury claims, no upfront cost · Rating: 5 on Google (213 reviews, per Birdeye aggregation)
Run by Daniel Badre, this firm has one of the higher review volumes on this list, with clients repeatedly citing thorough communication and transparency through lengthy claims processes. The firm offers free consultations and works on a no-cost-upfront basis. A reasonable pick for clients who want a high volume of recent, verifiable client feedback to review themselves.
6. Barapp Law
Area: Ottawa and Kingston · Specialty: personal injury law
Barapp Law maintains a dedicated Ottawa location on Gladstone Avenue alongside its Kingston presence. Client reviews highlighted in search results describe the firm's lawyers as compassionate and committed through the claims process. Worth a look for clients who may need a firm with a footprint in both Ottawa and Kingston.
7. McNally Gervan Lawyers LLP
Area: Ottawa · Specialty: personal injury and insurance law, including catastrophic and serious injury claims · Rating: 4.7 on Google (121 reviews, per Birdeye aggregation)
This Kent Street firm focuses specifically on personal injury and insurance disputes. Clients frequently single out Frank McNally for compassion and clear communication through complex files. A good fit for clients navigating a serious accident claim that also involves insurer pushback.
8. David Gardiner
Area: Ottawa and across Ontario · Specialty: motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, defective products · Since: 2001 (called to the Ontario Bar)
David Gardiner has been BBB accredited since 2020 and says he has represented more than 5,000 clients over a 20-plus year career, working largely on contingency. He is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and the Canadian Bar Association. A dependable option for clients who want an individual lawyer with a long, documented caseload rather than a larger firm.
9. Preszler Injury Lawyers
Area: Ottawa office, part of a province-wide firm · Specialty: personal injury claims · Rating: 4.6 on Google (43 reviews, per Birdeye aggregation)
Preszler holds an A+ accredited rating with the Better Business Bureau and has been named in the 2025 and 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada. It operates as a larger, multi-office firm with a dedicated Ottawa location, which can mean more resources on a complex file. Suits clients comfortable working with a bigger, province-wide practice.
10. Edward Conway
Area: Ottawa · Specialty: personal injury litigation, including medical malpractice, construction negligence, and brain injury cases · Since: roughly 30 years in practice
Operating from Cartier Street, Edward Conway has run a personal injury litigation practice for about three decades, covering everything from routine accident claims to serious medical malpractice and brain injury cases. Client feedback in available reviews describes him as direct, honest, and thorough about separating facts from opinion. Most cases are handled on contingency. A solid choice for clients who prefer working directly with an experienced solo litigator rather than a larger firm.
How We Built This List
This list was compiled from public web sources, including firm websites, Better Business Bureau profiles, and aggregated Google review data (via Birdeye and TrustAnalytica), not from ottown testing or visiting any of these firms. It is not a paid placement, and no firm on this list has any affiliation with ottown or its operator. Ratings and review counts shown are as reported by the aggregator cited at the time of research and can change. This list was last reviewed in August 2026.
Sources consulted include firm websites, Better Business Bureau Ottawa profiles, and review aggregation from Birdeye and TrustAnalytica.
