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 extensive peer evaluations and recognizes the attorney who receives the highest overall peer ratings in a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer per practice area and region receives this distinction each year.
Mr. Lichtenstein's selection underscores his reputation among fellow attorneys for professionalism, integrity, and legal skill. "This award is especially meaningful because it comes from attorneys who know the legal profession best," he 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 inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in 2006, Mr. Lichtenstein has now been named "Lawyer of the Year" in the Roanoke region 16 times across four practice areas. His previous recognitions include Criminal Defense: General Practice (2019, 2023, 2025), Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2016, 2018, 2024), Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs (2013, 2015, 2022, 2026), and Criminal Defense (2011, 2014, 2020, 2024). He continues to be listed in multiple practice areas, including Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
With a career spanning decades in Virginia, Mr. Lichtenstein has built a reputation as a trial attorney handling high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts. His experience covers personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability, and criminal defense. He is a former President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, has served on its Board of Governors, and 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.
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 complex litigation. For more information, visit the firm's website or call (540) 343-9711.
