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About MLCL

Located in Cleveland, Ohio, McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman is a full-service law firm delivering sophisticated legal services to businesses, individuals, and families in twenty practice areas. Our clients benefit from the collective expertise and streamlined services of business, personal matter, and trial attorneys all under one roof. By collaborating seamlessly, we deliver unparalleled service and outstanding results to each client we serve. Explore our practice areas.

Expect More. Get More.

Our motto, “Expect More. Get More.” reflects our commitment to exceeding expectations and achieving success for each and every client. Skilled and tenacious advocacy, personal attention, and thoughtful, informed advice are guiding principles of our legal practice, ensuring a client experience that is efficient in execution and attentive to client needs and interests. Key to our brand promise, we recruit preeminent legal talent, including top ranked litigators, board specialists, and attorneys holding multiple degrees and certifications, with a track record of achieving landmark results for clients.

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A History of Heroic Leadership

McCarthy Lebit has a history of heroic leadership and public service that dates back to the firm’s visionary founder, Daniel R. McCarthy (1924-2011). In addition to building one of Cleveland’s most successful law firms, our founder “Dan” played a prominent role in public life, working to desegregate Cleveland’s school system and revolutionizing tax practices in Major League Baseball. The firm continues to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and values of our founder through our innovative legal work, philanthropy, and public service. Learn About Our Corporate Responsibility

International Capabilities

McCarthy Lebit is equipped to serve the global needs of our clients without the high costs of large, multinational law firms.  As a proud member of IR Global, McCarthy Lebit partners with high-quality, fully-vetted, boutique and mid-sized legal and advisory firms in over 165 jurisdictions to ensure seamless coverage for cross-border transactions and disputes. Explore Capabilities