McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA is pleased to announce that 24 lawyers have been included in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and four attorneys have been included in this year’s Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list. Of the 28 attorneys recognized in the 2025 Edition, two attorneys have received “Lawyer of the Year” distinctions in their respective practice areas.
Since its initial publication in 1983, Best Lawyers® has earned universal recognition as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The esteemed attorneys listed in each annual edition of The Best Lawyers in America® are thoughtfully categorized by both geographic region and area of practice. Their selection undergoes an extensive peer review process, during which their professional expertise is assessed. Furthermore, candidates are authenticated to ensure they possess exemplary standing within the legal community.
With 80% of the firm’s attorneys featured in the 2025 Edition, McCarthy Lebit takes great pride in the consistent annual growth in the number of attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers®, reflecting their dedication to excellence and client service.
The following lawyers have been recognized as a 2025 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year.”
- Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Law – Individuals
- David A. Schaefer – Litigation – Insurance
The following lawyers have been named to the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers®.
- Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Hugh D. Berkson – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Securities
- David M. Cuppage – Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation – Construction
- Brian P. Farnan – Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law
- Tracy S. Francis – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Danielle G. Garson – Real Estate Law
- Rob Glickman – Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation – Insurance, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Litigation – Mergers and Acquisitions
- Jennifer R. Hallos – Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
- Tobias J. Hirshman – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Kimon P. Karas – Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
- Robert R. Kracht – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Kenneth B. Liffman – Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Litigation – Real Estate, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law
- David A. Lum – Corporate Law, Real Estate Law
- Michael D. Makofsky – Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law
- Jack E. Moran – Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Charles A. Nemer – Real Estate Law
- Christian R. Patno – Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Andrew S. Perry – Real Estate Law
- Richard A. Rabb – Family Law
- David A. Schaefer – Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Insurance, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Mediation
- John S. Seich – Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
- Rachel L. Steinlage – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Bankruptcy
- E. Roger Stewart – Corporate Law, Tax Law, Trusts & Estates
- Mark I. Wallach – Commercial Litigation
The following lawyers have been recognized in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.
- Frank T. George – Labor and Employment Law – Employee
- Adam Glassman – Corporate Law, Real Estate Law
- Nicholas R. Oleski – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White Collar
- Colin R. Ray – Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Read more about the Best Lawyers® methodology for selection.