7 Northern Nevada Personal Injury Law Firms

Takeaway

Of the seven Reno-area firms compared below, Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. stands out as the top pick for anyone facing a serious injury or wrongful death claim that may head to trial. Founded in Reno in 1998, the firm pairs more than a century of combined attorney experience with peer recognition from Martindale-Hubbell and Nevada Business Legal Elite, and it staffs every file with a full team rather than a single overloaded associate. The other six firms on this list each bring their own edge, from four decades of solo-attorney focus to a statewide footprint spanning Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, but Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman earns the top spot for trial-ready representation from the first phone call.

Quick Comparison: Northern Nevada Personal Injury Firms

1. Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. for Serious Injury and Trial Work

Background: Founded in Reno in 1998, Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman brings more than a century of combined attorney experience to serious injury and wrongful death work. The office stays small on purpose and builds every file for trial.

• Team-staffed files, so more than one lawyer reviews strategy.
• Peer recognition, including Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent and Nevada Business Legal Elite.
• People hurt on I-80, US 395, or Reno-area streets.
• Families pursuing a wrongful death claim, or anyone who wants a trial-ready firm.

Contact Information

• Name: Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P.
• Address: 327 California Avenue, Reno, NV 89509
• Phone: (775) 284-8888
• Website: www.renonvlaw.com

2. Frank W. Thompson Attorney At Law

Background: Frank W. Thompson has practiced personal injury law in Reno since 1981, representing accident victims across Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe for more than four decades. He is a certified personal injury specialist and civil trial advocate who works each file personally.

• Four decades handling car, truck, and premises liability claims locally.
• A rare niche in high-voltage electrical injury and utility wrongful-death cases.
• Anyone hurt in a car, truck, or pedestrian accident near Reno or Tahoe.
• Families pursuing a wrongful death claim tied to a utility accident.

Contact Information

• Name: Frank W. Thompson Attorney At Law
• Address: 241 Ridge Street, Suite 210, Reno, NV 89501
• Phone: (775) 786-9494
• Website: www.fwtinjurylaw.com

3. The Law Office of Stephen H. Osborne, Ltd.

Background: Stephen Osborne has represented injured victims in Nevada since 1992 and has run his own Reno practice since 1999. The firm states it has recovered more than $100 million for clients, with Osborne personally handling every case accepted.

• One attorney, start to finish, rather than a rotating team of associates.
• Uncommon claims, including aviation accidents, birth injury, and sepsis malpractice.
• Clients who want one lawyer handling their file from start to finish.
• Families pursuing birth injury, medical malpractice, or aviation accident claims.

Contact Information

• Name: The Law Office of Stephen H. Osborne, Ltd.
• Address: 232 Court Street, Reno, NV 89501
• Phone: (775) 789-4944
• Website: www.stephenosbornelaw.com

4. Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney

Background: Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney has practiced in Reno since 1957 and has focused exclusively on personal injury for nearly 70 years, one of Nevada’s oldest plaintiff’s firms. Three generations of attorneys have carried the practice forward.

• Seven decades in one practice area, with case law to show for it.
• Precedent-setting work: firm litigation helped set Nevada Supreme Court standards on insurance bad faith.
• People with complex, high-value injury or wrongful death claims headed to trial.
• Claimants facing an insurer that has denied or lowballed a legitimate claim.

Contact Information

• Name: Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney
• Address: 6900 South McCarran Boulevard, Suite 2000, Reno, NV 89509
• Phone: (775) 335-9999
• Website: www.bdjlaw.com

5. Valiente Mott Injury Attorneys

Background: Valiente Mott was founded by Michael Valiente and Timothy Mott, who left a leading Nevada insurance-defense firm to represent injury victims instead. The firm has grown from Las Vegas into Reno, Salt Lake City, and Scottsdale offices.

• Former insurance-defense partners, with insight into how adjusters value and resist claims.
• Multi-state reach across Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
• Anyone negotiating with an adjuster who wants a former insurance-side team.
• Clients whose accident or treatment spans Nevada, Utah, or Arizona.

Contact Information

• Name: Valiente Mott Injury Attorneys
• Address: 5470 Kietzke Lane, Suite 300, Reno, NV 89511
• Phone: (775) 313-0003
• Website: www.valientemott.com

6. Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers

Background: Founded in 2003 by Joseph L. Benson II and Ben J. Bingham, Benson & Bingham has grown into a full-service injury and workers’ compensation firm with five Nevada offices, including Reno, and more than $600 million recovered since opening.

• Five Nevada offices, the broadest in-state footprint on this list.
• Workers’ compensation handled alongside third-party personal injury claims.
• Workers hurt on the job who may also have a third-party claim.
• Clients who want a Reno office backed by statewide resources.

Contact Information

• Name: Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers
• Address: 1320 E Plumb Lane, Suite A, Reno, NV 89502
• Phone: (775) 600-6000
• Website: www.bensonbingham.com/reno

7. Shook & Stone

Background: Founded in 1997 by John B. Shook and Leonard H. Stone, Shook & Stone has grown into a firm with Las Vegas and Reno offices and reports more than $1 billion recovered across injury, workers’ comp, and disability claims.

• Three practice areas under one roof: injury, workers’ comp, and disability.
• Intake runs 24/7, with new claims typically getting a callback within a day.
• People unsure whether their case is an injury claim, a workers’ comp claim, or both.
• Anyone applying for or appealing a Social Security disability decision.

Contact Information

• Name: Shook & Stone
• Address: 338 Ryland Street, Reno, NV 89501
• Phone: (775) 323-2200
• Website: www.shookandstone.com

Final Thoughts

Before dialing anyone, pull the State Bar record for the attorney who would work on the matter, write a page describing what happened with dates and dollar amounts, and gather documents tied to the claim, such as a police report or adjuster’s letter.

Bring that packet to the first meeting and ask two questions: who handles the file day to day, and what the agreement says about fees if the case doesn’t go your way. The answers separate these firms faster than any list can.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does “Northern Nevada” cover here? Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and nearby towns. All seven firms keep a staffed Reno-area office, though several also operate elsewhere.

How do I check a lawyer’s license first? Search by name through the State Bar of Nevada, since license status and discipline attach to the attorney, not just the firm.

How long do I have to bring a claim in Nevada? Most personal injury claims run on a two-year deadline under NRS 11.190(4)(e). Other claims carry different clocks, so confirm yours with counsel.

Are consultations free? Generally yes. All seven firms offer a free initial consultation; ask if it’s with an attorney or an intake specialist.

Is every fee a percentage of what I win? Mostly. Contingency fees are standard for injury and workers’ comp claims; disability work usually runs on a separate statutory fee cap.

What if my case doesn’t match any firm above? Ask one for a referral. Injury-focused firms usually know who handles the rest, and the State Bar also runs a referral service.