Personal injury attorneys may belong to any number of professional associations, some of which are mandatory and others voluntary. Personal injury law is about finding the truth and delivering justice for people whose lives have been harmed by negligent or other wrongful conduct.

In order to practice law in the United States, a personal injury lawyer must pass a written bar examination. In some cases a PI attorney must pass a written ethics examination and follow strict standards of legal ethics.

As with other types of lawyers, personal injury attorneys may choose to start a solo practice or join a small, mid-size, or large law firm as an associate. Solo practitioners of personal injury law offer a number of benefits to potential clients, which include more personal attention and a one-on-one working relationship between the lawyer and the client.