McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA is pleased to announce that Jack E. Moran has been named Cleveland, Ohio’s “Lawyer of the Year” for Employment Law – Individuals for the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Jack is a Principal attorney at McCarthy Lebit who is dedicated to advocating for employees across Northeast Ohio and beyond. He is an OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, and he has earned a strong reputation throughout Ohio’s employment law community through years of achieving successful outcomes for his clients.
His practice focuses on representing current and former employees who have experienced unlawful discrimination, retaliation, or harassment. Jack offers comprehensive knowledge of both federal and state laws that protect employees’ rights, and he is committed to ensuring his clients receive the justice and fair treatment they deserve.
Each year, only one attorney in each practice area and designated metropolitan location is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year.” 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. Jack was previously recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® from 2021 through 2024 and, in the 2025 Edition, earned placement on the Best Lawyers® list – making this year’s “Lawyer of the Year” honor an especially notable achievement.
In addition to being recognized as a 2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” Jack was also listed in the 2026 Edition in the following practice areas. He is among the 28 McCarthy Lebit attorneys who received Best Lawyers® recognition this year.
- Employment Law – Individuals
- Employment Law – Management
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
Read more about the Best Lawyers® methodology for selection.