Lichtenstein Law Group announced that its founding attorney, John E. Lichtenstein, has been named the 2027 Best Lawyers® 'Lawyer of the Year' for the Roanoke region in two practice areas: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Criminal Defense: General Practice. This recognition adds to a distinguished list of honors from the peer-reviewed publication, which has consistently acknowledged his legal expertise over the years.
Best Lawyers selects attorneys through a comprehensive evaluation process based on peer evaluations. Lawyers do not pay for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, and selection reflects professionalism, integrity, and the respect of fellow members of the bar. The 'Lawyer of the Year' designation is the publication's highest honor, awarded to only one lawyer in each practice area and region annually, based on the highest overall peer ratings.
Mr. Lichtenstein expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, 'This award is especially meaningful because it comes from attorneys who know the legal profession best. It reflects the hard work, meticulous case preparation, and dedication of our entire team to helping clients who face life-changing legal challenges.'
Since his first inclusion in Best Lawyers in 2006, Mr. Lichtenstein has been named 'Lawyer of the Year' 16 times in four different practice areas: Criminal Defense: General Practice (2019, 2023, 2025, 2027), Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2016, 2018, 2024, 2027), Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs (2013, 2015, 2022, 2026), and Criminal Defense (2011, 2014, 2020, 2024). In addition to these honors, he continues to be recognized in multiple practice areas, including Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Over his decades-long legal career in Virginia, Mr. Lichtenstein has built a reputation as a trial attorney by handling high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts, covering personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability, and criminal defense. He is a former President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and has served on its Board of Governors. He also chaired the Virginia State Bar Criminal Law Section and is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the American Board of Criminal Lawyers.
Lichtenstein Law Group, located at 347 Highland Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016, brings nearly 100 years of combined legal experience to its clients across Virginia. The firm combines extensive trial experience with a client-centered approach, handling cases in personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, criminal defense, civil rights, business torts, and other complex litigation. For more information, visit the firm's website at lichtensteinlaw.com or call (540) 343-9711.
