McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA is pleased to announce that 18 attorneys have been included in the 2026 Edition of Ohio Super Lawyers® and six attorneys have been included in this year’s Ohio Super Lawyers: Rising Stars®. Of the 24 attorneys recognized in the 2026 Edition, three attorneys have been named to multiple “Top Lists.”
Each year, Super Lawyers® recognizes the top lawyers in Ohio via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research, and peer evaluation. The Ohio lawyers who receive the highest point totals during this selection process are further recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers® “Top Lists.”
The following lawyers have been recognized on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers® “Top Lists” in their respective practice areas.
- Ann-Marie Ahern – Top 100 Ohio, Top 50 Women Ohio, Top 50 Cleveland
- Christian R. Patno – Ranked #2 on Top 10 Ohio out of all lawyers in the state of Ohio
- David A. Schaefer – Top 100 Ohio, Top 50 Cleveland
Ann-Marie, Christian, and David have each earned longstanding recognition from Ohio Super Lawyers®. Christian and David have been honored every year since the inaugural edition in 2004, while Ann-Marie has been named to 18 consecutive editions. In addition, all three attorneys have consistently appeared on Ohio Super Lawyers® “Top Lists” for several years, a distinction reserved for the state’s legal community leaders. Follow the link to read Christian Patno’s 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers feature, “Driving Force – Chris Patno goes flat-out for every injured client.”
In addition to the impressive annual “Top Lists” rankings secured by Ann-Marie, Christian, and David, McCarthy Lebit is proud of the strong annual presence our attorneys maintain in Ohio Super Lawyers®. Each year, we consistently represent a significant share of the state’s most highly regarded attorneys across multiple practice areas, demonstrating the talent and reputation of our firm as a whole.
The following lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 Edition of Ohio Super Lawyers®.
- Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: Employee
- Hugh D. Berkson – Securities Litigation
- David M. Cuppage – Business Litigation
- Danielle G. Garson – Real Estate
- Rob Glickman – General Litigation
- Robert R. Kracht – Business Litigation
- Kenneth B. Liffman – Real Estate
- David A. Lum – Closely Held Business
- Michael D. Makofsky – Banking
- Jack E. Moran – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- Charles A. Nemer – Closely Held Business
- Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
- Andrew S. Perry – Real Estate
- Richard A. Rabb – Family Law
- Colin R. Ray – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
- David A. Schaefer – Civil Litigation: Defense
- John S. Seich – Estate & Probate
- Mark I. Wallach – Business Litigation
The following lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 Edition of Ohio Super Lawyers: Rising Stars®.
- Alexandra Eckrich – Business Litigation
- Sami Farhat – Construction Litigation
- Frank T. George – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- Adam Glassman – Real Estate
- Ryan M. Palko – Tax
- Jenna Sholk – Family Law
Read more about the Super Lawyers® methodology for selection.