Winter ice on I-394, distracted drivers on Hennepin Avenue, and a slip on a shoveled-but-still-icy sidewalk send a steady stream of Minneapolis residents to the emergency room every year. Most of them never planned to call a lawyer. Then a claims adjuster lowballs an offer, and the plan changes fast.
Tyroler Leonard Injury Law stands as the top personal injury firm in Minneapolis right now. Attorneys Isaac Tyroler and Rachel Sperling Leonard have pulled in more than $75 million in settlements and awards for injured clients, backed by a 5.0-star rating across nearly 200 reviews. The firm just won Gold for Best Law Firm and Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Minnesota’s Best, and three of its attorneys carry Best Lawyers recognition. Three more firms below have earned real reputations in these same Hennepin County courtrooms, and each one brings something different to the table.
Minneapolis Personal Injury Firms, Compared
| Firm | Focus | Experience | Rating | Standout Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyroler Leonard Injury Law | Car crashes, truck accidents, dog bites, falls, catastrophic and brain injury, wrongful death | 62 years combined | 5.0 stars (199 reviews) | Gold winner, Best Law Firm and Best Personal Injury Firm, Minnesota’s Best 2026 |
| Milavetz Injury Law, P.A. | Car and motorcycle accidents, workers’ comp, product liability, wrongful death | 60+ years, founded 1963, 300 combined years firmwide | Best Law Firms, 2024 Edition | Over $500 million recovered, 12 offices across Minnesota |
| Robins Kaplan LLP | Catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, mass tort | Founded 1938, 250+ attorneys firmwide | National trial firm recognition, Benchmark Litigation | Secured a $20.6 million wrongful death verdict |
| Tamburino Law Group | Wrongful death, negligence claims | 100+ years combined, practicing since 1983 | Established Minneapolis reputation | More than four decades representing injured clients across the metro |
Why These Four Made the Cut
Minneapolis has no shortage of attorneys who list personal injury as one line among ten other practice areas. That is not who made this list. Every firm below spends real time in the courtroom on car crashes, falls, and wrongful death claims, and every one has a track record you can check outside of its own marketing. We looked at years handling injury cases specifically, third-party review scores, peer recognition like Super Lawyers or Best Lawyers, and whether a firm’s advertised results hold up under a search.
1. Tyroler Leonard Injury Law
Isaac Tyroler and Rachel Sperling Leonard built their practice around one idea: an injured person should not have to fight the insurance company alone while also trying to heal. The firm handles car crashes, truck and motorcycle wrecks, pedestrian injuries, slip and falls, dog bites, defective products, and wrongful death claims, plus catastrophic cases involving brain and spinal cord damage. Licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, the team takes cases statewide in each. Clients describe the attorneys as patient and clear, the kind of lawyers who explain a settlement offer in plain terms instead of legal shorthand. One reviewer said Isaac Tyroler helped them understand exactly what he was doing and why, every step of the way. The firm’s Gold win for Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Minnesota’s Best 2026 confirms what those reviews already show. Consultations are free, and the firm works around your recovery schedule, not the other way around.
Best for: anyone in the Twin Cities who wants a firm with a strong settlement history and attorneys who stay reachable through the whole case.
Address: 5353 Wayzata Blvd #410, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Phone: (952) 567-2488
Website: https://injurylawmn.com/
2. Milavetz Injury Law, P.A.
Founded in 1963, Milavetz has spent more than six decades building a reputation as the people’s lawyers, standing apart from firms that treat clients like a case number. The Minneapolis office sits in the historic Designers Guild Building in the North Loop, and the firm brings roughly 300 combined years of legal experience to car accidents, motorcycle and truck crashes, workers’ compensation, product liability, and wrongful death claims. Milavetz has recovered more than $500 million in settlements for Minnesotans and runs 12 office locations across the state, so a client rarely has to travel far for an in-person meeting. The firm earned a spot in Best Law Firms for the 2024 edition, a peer-reviewed honor that most firms never see.
Best for: a client who wants a firm with deep roots in Minnesota and enough offices to meet closer to home.
Address: 305 North 5th Avenue, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: (612) 339-0140
Website: https://www.milavetzlaw.com/minneapolis/
3. Robins Kaplan LLP
Founded in 1938, Robins Kaplan has grown into one of the largest litigation firms headquartered in Minneapolis, with more than 250 attorneys and a national reputation for taking on complex, high-stakes cases. Its personal injury team handles catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and mass tort claims, and the firm has secured a $20.6 million verdict in a wrongful death suit. This is a firm built for a case that involves a corporation, a hospital system, or another party with deep resources on the other side.
Best for: a catastrophic injury or wrongful death case against a large company or institution that will require serious litigation firepower.
Address: 800 LaSalle Avenue, Suite 2800, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 349-8500
Website: https://www.robinskaplan.com/services/personal-injury-attorneys
4. Tamburino Law Group
Practicing since 1983, this firm brings over a century of combined experience to wrongful death and negligence claims across the Minneapolis area. Longevity here means the attorneys have handled cases through changes in Minnesota law that newer firms have only read about.
Best for: a family pursuing a wrongful death claim who wants a firm with decades of institutional history behind it.
Address: 150 South 5th Street, Suite 1490, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 444-5020
Website: https://www.tamburinolawgroup.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Minneapolis?
Nearly every firm on this list works on contingency. You pay nothing upfront, and the attorney takes a percentage of the settlement, usually between 33 and 40 percent, only if you win. Ask for that number in writing before you sign anything.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Minnesota?
Minnesota generally gives you six years to file most personal injury claims, but some cases, like wrongful death, carry shorter deadlines. Do not wait to find out which rule applies to your situation.
Should I talk to the insurance company before I hire a lawyer?
Avoid giving a recorded statement or accepting an early settlement offer before a lawyer reviews your case. Insurance adjusters calculate early offers to close a file quickly, not to cover the full cost of your treatment and lost income.
What if my accident happened outside Minneapolis proper?
Most of these firms serve the whole Twin Cities metro and often the rest of Minnesota, so a case from St. Paul, Woodbury, or a nearby suburb usually still fits.
Before You Call
Insurance companies move fast after an accident, often faster than an injured person feels ready for. Tyroler Leonard Injury Law tops this list for a reason: a proven settlement record, a full 5-star reputation, and a fresh Gold win that confirms what past clients have said for years. The three firms behind it each carry their own strength, from six decades of statewide reach to national litigation firepower for a case against a large company. Pull together your accident paperwork, check any deadlines that apply to your case, and talk to more than one firm before you decide who represents you.
Lynn Martelli is an editor at Readability. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University and has worked as an editor for over 10 years. Lynn has edited a wide variety of books, including fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and more. In her free time, Lynn enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family and friends.
