Roanoke Attorney John E. Lichtenstein Named 2027 Best Lawyers 'Lawyer of the Year' in Two Practice Areas

Attorney John E. Lichtenstein, founder of Lichtenstein Law Group, 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, bestowed by the respected peer-review publication, adds to a distinguished list of recognitions Lichtenstein has received over the years.

Best Lawyers selects attorneys through a comprehensive evaluation process based on peer evaluations, and inclusion is not paid for. The 'Lawyer of the Year' designation is the publication's highest honor, awarded to only one lawyer in each practice area and region annually. It goes to the attorney who receives the highest overall peer ratings, reflecting professionalism, integrity, and respect among fellow members of the bar.

'This award is especially meaningful because it comes from attorneys who know the legal profession best,' 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 The Best Lawyers in America in 2006, Lichtenstein has been named 'Lawyer of the Year' in the Roanoke region 16 times across four 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). He continues to be recognized in multiple practice areas, including Bet-the-Company Litigation.

Over his decades-long legal career in Virginia, Lichtenstein 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. 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, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and American Board of Criminal Lawyers.

Lichtenstein Law Group, with nearly 100 years of combined legal experience, serves clients in Roanoke and across Virginia, offering a client-centered approach. The firm handles cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, criminal defense, civil rights, business tort, and other complex litigation. The firm is located at 347 Highland Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016, and can be reached online or by phone at (540) 343-9711.