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 prestigious recognition, awarded by Best Lawyers, is based on comprehensive peer evaluations and is given to only one lawyer in each practice area and geographic region each year.
This latest accolade adds to Lichtenstein's long list of honors from Best Lawyers, a publication that has recognized him since 2006. Since then, he has been named 'Lawyer of the Year' 16 times in four different 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).
“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.”
Lichtenstein's recognition spans multiple practice areas, including Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. His career as a trial attorney in Virginia has been marked by handling high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts, covering personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability, and criminal defense.
Beyond his practice, Lichtenstein has served as president of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and on its Board of Governors. He also chaired the Virginia State Bar Criminal Law Section. His professional memberships include fellowships in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the American Board of Criminal Lawyers.
Lichtenstein Law Group, founded by Lichtenstein, brings nearly 100 years of combined legal experience to clients in Roanoke and across Virginia. The firm combines extensive trial experience with a client-centered approach, handling cases in 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.
