John E. Lichtenstein, founding attorney of Lichtenstein Law Group in Roanoke, Virginia, has been named the 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 Best Lawyers, is based on comprehensive peer evaluations and is given to only one lawyer in each practice area and geographic region per year.
Mr. Lichtenstein's selection for this prestigious recognition reflects his standing among fellow attorneys, who assess professionalism, integrity, and legal expertise. According to Best Lawyers, lawyers do not pay for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, and the "Lawyer of the Year" designation is the publication's highest honor, awarded to the lawyer with the highest overall peer ratings in a specific practice area and region.
"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: 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 within The Best Lawyers in America, including Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. His career in Virginia has been marked by high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts, covering personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability, and criminal defense.
Mr. Lichtenstein has served as President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and chaired the Virginia State Bar Criminal Law Section. He 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, with nearly 100 years of combined legal experience, represents clients across Virginia in complex litigation, including personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, and criminal defense. The firm's client-centered approach and extensive trial experience have made it a trusted name in the Roanoke legal community.
