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 adds to his long list of accolades from the peer-review publication.
Best Lawyers selects attorneys through a comprehensive evaluation process based on peer evaluations. Attorneys do not pay for inclusion, and selection reflects professionalism, integrity, and respect from fellow bar members. The "Lawyer of the Year" designation is the publication's highest honor, awarded to the attorney with the highest overall peer ratings in a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer per practice area and region receives this honor each year.
"This award is especially meaningful because it comes from attorneys who know the legal profession best," Mr. Lichtenstein said. "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 recognition in 2006, Mr. Lichtenstein has been named "Lawyer of the Year" in the Roanoke region 16 times across four 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 these honors, Mr. Lichtenstein continues to be recognized in multiple practice areas in The Best Lawyers in America, including Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Over his decades-long career in Virginia, he has built a reputation as a trial attorney handling high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts, covering personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability, and criminal defense.
Mr. Lichtenstein 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. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and American Board of Criminal Lawyers.
Lichtenstein Law Group brings nearly 100 years of combined legal experience to clients in Roanoke and across Virginia, combining extensive trial experience with a client-centered approach. The firm handles cases in state and federal courts, including personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, criminal defense, civil rights, business tort, and other complex litigation matters. The firm is located at 347 Highland Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016, and can be reached online or by phone at (540) 343-9711.
