Atty. John E. Lichtenstein
John E. Lichtenstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
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About John E. Lichtenstein at a glance
John E. Lichtenstein is a medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Lichtenstein Law Group PLC. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Roanoke) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Serves clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John E. Lichtenstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- John E., who practices law in Roanoke, Virginia, has been recognized since 2006
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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John E. Lichtenstein's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Lichtenstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
John E. Lichtenstein is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Virginia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John E. Lichtenstein is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John E. Lichtenstein is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
John E. Lichtenstein is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John E. Lichtenstein is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Roanoke are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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