50 states + DC

Find a workers comp lawyer in any state

Every state's bar association maintains a Lawyer Referral Service that pre-screens attorneys. Workers comp lawyers typically work on contingency (10-25% of recovery), and initial consultations are usually free. Pick your state below for the bar's referral phone number, fee cap, and average contingency rate.

Workers comp lawyer by state

Alabama

Alabama State Bar

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Alaska

Alaska Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Arizona

State Bar of Arizona

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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Arkansas

Arkansas Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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California

State Bar of California

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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Colorado

Colorado Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Connecticut

Connecticut Bar Association

33% contingency · 3-yr SOL

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Delaware

Delaware State Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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District of Columbia

The District of Columbia Bar

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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Florida

The Florida Bar

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Georgia

State Bar of Georgia

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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Hawaii

Hawaii State Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Idaho

Idaho State Bar

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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Illinois

Illinois State Bar Association

33% contingency · 3-yr SOL

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Indiana

Indiana State Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Iowa

Iowa State Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Kansas

Kansas Bar Association

33% contingency · 3-yr SOL

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Kentucky

Kentucky Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Louisiana

Louisiana State Bar Association

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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Maine

Maine State Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Maryland

Maryland State Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts Bar Association

33% contingency · 4-yr SOL

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Michigan

State Bar of Michigan

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Minnesota

Minnesota State Bar Association

33% contingency · 3-yr SOL

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Mississippi

The Mississippi Bar

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Missouri

The Missouri Bar

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Montana

State Bar of Montana

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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Nebraska

Nebraska State Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Nevada

State Bar of Nevada

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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New Hampshire

New Hampshire Bar Association

33% contingency · 3-yr SOL

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New Jersey

New Jersey State Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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New Mexico

State Bar of New Mexico

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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New York

New York State Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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North Carolina

North Carolina State Bar

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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North Dakota

State Bar Association of North Dakota

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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Ohio

Ohio State Bar Association

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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Oklahoma

Oklahoma Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Oregon

Oregon State Bar

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Bar Association

33% contingency · 3-yr SOL

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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South Carolina

South Carolina Bar

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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South Dakota

State Bar of South Dakota

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Tennessee

Tennessee Bar Association

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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Texas

State Bar of Texas

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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Utah

Utah State Bar

33% contingency · 3-yr SOL

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Vermont

Vermont Bar Association

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Virginia

Virginia State Bar

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Washington

Washington State Bar Association

33% contingency · 1-yr SOL

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West Virginia

The West Virginia State Bar

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Wisconsin

State Bar of Wisconsin

33% contingency · 12-yr SOL

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Wyoming

Wyoming State Bar

33% contingency · 2-yr SOL

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Workers comp lawyer FAQs

How much does a workers comp lawyer cost?

Workers comp lawyers typically work on contingency: 10-25% of the recovered settlement, depending on state caps. Initial consultations are usually free.

When should I hire a workers comp lawyer?

Consider a lawyer if your claim was denied, your benefits stopped, you have permanent impairment, or you are negotiating a final settlement (Compromise & Release).

Do I need a workers comp lawyer for a small claim?

For routine medical-only claims with no lost time, you usually don't need a lawyer. For lost-time claims with disputed benefits or permanent injury, a lawyer typically pays for themselves through higher settlements.

How do I find a workers comp specialist?

Most state bars maintain a Lawyer Referral Service. Many also offer a Certified Specialist designation in workers comp law. Use the state-by-state pages below to find the bar referral service for your state.