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By: PointLine Media Research & Editorial Team
Category:Business,Government,Health,Industry
August 20, 2026
This recognition solidifies John E. Lichtenstein’s standing as a premier legal authority in Virginia. By consistently earning peer-reviewed accolades, his firm reinforces its credibility, signaling to potential clients and industry peers that they possess the elite trial expertise necessary to navigate the most high-stakes, complex legal matters effectively.
Lichtenstein Law Group is proud to announce that founding attorney John E. Lichtenstein has been honored as the 2027 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for both Personal Injury Litigation and Criminal Defense in the Roanoke region. This prestigious recognition is awarded to a single attorney in each practice area per region, reflecting the highest level of peer-reviewed excellence, integrity, and professionalism within the legal community.
With a career spanning decades, Mr. Lichtenstein has achieved this milestone 16 times across four distinct practice areas. His consistent recognition underscores his unwavering commitment to meticulous case preparation and high-stakes advocacy in both state and federal courts. As he notes, this honor is particularly meaningful because it is bestowed by esteemed colleagues who intimately understand the complexities and demands of the legal profession.
Beyond this latest accolade, Mr. Lichtenstein maintains a reputation as a distinguished trial attorney, having served as President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. As a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, he continues to lead Lichtenstein Law Group in providing personalized, expert representation for clients navigating complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense challenges.