Lichtenstein Law Group announced that founding attorney John E. Lichtenstein has been named a 2027 Best Lawyers® 'Lawyer of the Year' in two practice areas for the Roanoke region: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Criminal Defense: General Practice. This honor, awarded by the peer-reviewed publication Best Lawyers, recognizes attorneys who receive the highest overall peer ratings in their geographic region for a specific practice area. Only one lawyer per practice area and region receives this distinction each year.
Selection for Best Lawyers is based on a comprehensive evaluation process that relies on peer evaluations, and inclusion does not require payment. The recognition reflects a lawyer's professionalism, integrity, and the respect of fellow members of the bar. Mr. Lichtenstein's latest awards add to a long list of honors he has received since being first recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in 2006. Over the years, he has been named 'Lawyer of the Year' 16 times in four different practice areas, including 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 his 'Lawyer of the Year' honors, Mr. Lichtenstein continues to be recognized in multiple practice areas, including Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. His career as a trial attorney in Virginia has involved 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 chaired the Virginia State Bar Criminal Law Section. He is also a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the American Board of Criminal Lawyers.
Mr. Lichtenstein expressed that the award is especially meaningful because it comes from attorneys who know the legal profession best, reflecting the hard work and dedication of his entire team to helping clients facing life-changing legal challenges. The recognition underscores the firm's commitment to client-centered representation and its extensive trial experience. Lichtenstein Law Group, with nearly 100 years of combined legal experience, handles cases in state and federal courts, including personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, criminal defense, civil rights, and business torts. The firm is located at 347 Highland Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016, and can be reached online or by phone at (540) 343-9711.
