McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA is pleased to announce that David A. Schaefer has been named Cleveland, Ohio’s “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Insurance in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
David Schaefer is a Principal attorney at McCarthy Lebit and consistently receives annual recognition by Best Lawyers®. David’s seasoned judgment and fair-mindedness often find him acting as an arbitrator and mediator in disputes involving contracts, personal injury/wrongful death, construction, insurance, employment discrimination, and professional liability. Additionally, he is a member of The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, an invitation-only alternative dispute resolution professional association.
Only one attorney in each practice area and designated metropolitan location is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” per edition. Individuals are selected based on impressive peer feedback for their respective practice area(s) and geographic location. This esteemed designation signifies the high level of respect a lawyer has earned within the legal community from other lawyers in the same practice areas for their experience, professionalism, and integrity. This year marks David’s fourth time being named a Cleveland, OH “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America®.
- 2020 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” Litigation – Insurance
- 2017 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2014 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” Mediation
In addition to being recognized as a 2025 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” David was also listed in the 2025 Edition in the following practice areas. He is among the 28 McCarthy Lebit attorneys who received Best Lawyers® recognition this year.
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Insurance
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Mediation
Read more about the Best Lawyers® methodology for selection.