Verified wrongful death attorney directory
Find the Best Wrongful Death Lawyers
Compare 31,216 bar-verified wrongful death attorneys across the United States, cross-referenced with state bar records. Every profile shows license status, years in practice, and authentic client reviews. Contacting any attorney on LawyersListed is always free.
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About this directory
Choose a wrongful death attorney with the same diligence you’d apply to any senior professional.
Every wrongful death attorney listed in our directory has been cross-checked against state bar records — license number, admission date, practice areas, and any disciplinary history are surfaced on the profile, never hidden. The state with the largest population of wrongful death attorneys is Florida, but you can drill into any U.S. jurisdiction below.
LawyersListed is editorially independent from the attorneys we list. Search rankings, ratings, and review screening are not influenced by advertising spend. Featured placements are clearly disclosed, and we never collect a referral fee out of your attorney's retainer.
Not sure if your matter is even a wrongful death matter? Post your situation to our free public Q&A — anonymously, no card required — and a bar-verified attorney will usually respond within a few hours.
About this area of law
What wrongful death lawyers do
Wrongful Death attorneys handle the full range of legal matters that fall within wrongful death. They represent individual and business clients from the first phone call through filings, hearings, negotiation, and — when the matter doesn’t settle — trial and appeal.
Editorial ranking
Top-rated wrongful death attorneys

Humberto Tijerina III
Texas
5.0· 547 reviews
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Michael Shemtoub
California
5.0· 218 reviews
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John B. Shook
Nevada
5.0· 182 reviews
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Philip L. Arnel
Massachusetts
5.0· 144 reviews
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Jesus Gonzalez
Texas
5.0· 123 reviews
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Scott L. Anderson
Minnesota
5.0· 123 reviews
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Michael Maz Raheb
Florida
5.0· 121 reviews
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Jason B. Goldman
Florida
5.0· 116 reviews
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Arsen Sarapinian, Esq.
California
5.0· 100 reviews
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George Leroy Powell
Texas
5.0· 91 reviews
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Sandy Van
Nevada
5.0· 87 reviews
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Sam Tabibian
California
5.0· 74 reviews
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Justin Bice
South Carolina
5.0· 67 reviews
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Marion Moise Moses
South Carolina
5.0· 66 reviews
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Kyle J. Bristow, Esq.
Michigan
5.0· 64 reviews
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Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about wrongful death lawyers
How do I find a verified wrongful death attorney?
Use the search above to filter wrongful death attorneys by state, city, language, and consultation fee. Every listing on LawyersListed is cross-referenced with the relevant state bar — license number, admission date, and disciplinary status are surfaced on the profile, not buried.
Is it free to contact a wrongful death lawyer here?
Yes. Browsing profiles, reading authentic reviews, sending a first message, and asking a public legal question are always free. You only pay if you choose to book a paid private consultation — and the fee is displayed up front before you confirm.
How is a wrongful death attorney usually paid?
It depends on the matter. Most wrongful death attorneys bill hourly, on a flat-fee basis for defined work, or on retainer for ongoing matters. Every LawyersListed profile lists the consultation fee up front; the long-term fee structure is something to ask about during that consultation.
How long does it take to book a wrongful death consultation?
Most active attorneys publish a live calendar with same-week openings; many show same-day availability for urgent matters. Payment is held in escrow until the consultation completes, so funds release only after you’ve met with counsel.
What should I bring to a wrongful death consultation?
A short written summary of what happened (dates, parties, dollar amounts), copies of every document you already have (contracts, letters, photographs, medical records — whatever applies), and three concrete questions: How have you handled a matter like mine? What is the realistic range of outcomes? What will this cost end to end?
Does LawyersListed take a referral fee from my wrongful death attorney?
No. We never collect a referral fee or a percentage of an attorney’s retainer. Attorneys pay LawyersListed a flat platform fee for premium features; that arrangement is fully separate from any fee you pay your attorney for legal services.
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