McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA is pleased to announce that the firm has been featured in the 2027 Chambers USA Spotlight Guide. The firm was recognized in three practice areas, including Corporate/Commercial, Labor & Employment, and Trusts & Estates. This marks the second consecutive year the firm has received recognition in all three practice areas.
The Chambers USA Spotlight Guide recognizes standout small and mid-sized law firms that have established a strong reputation within their local markets. Covering key states, including Ohio, the guide highlights firms with demonstrated experience, deep industry knowledge, and a meaningful presence in the communities they serve.
Clients benefit from access to 20 practice areas at McCarthy Lebit, where transactional, personal, and litigation attorneys work collaboratively to address a wide range of legal needs. This breadth of experience allows our attorneys to draw on diverse perspectives and deliver thoughtful, comprehensive solutions tailored to each client.
The firm has been recognized in the following practice areas.
Corporate/Commercial
The Chambers USA Corporate/Commercial Spotlight Guide page states, “the firms listed provide high-quality advice on corporate law issues, with particular expertise advising private equity clients, hedge funds, and venture capital firms on M&A, restructuring, and corporate governance issues. A sizeable portion of corporate work is fueled by the state’s prominent manufacturing and healthcare industries.”
McCarthy Lebit’s Business & Corporate practice provides sophisticated legal guidance on complex transactions and corporate matters for individuals and businesses of all sizes. Our attorneys serve as both counsel and trusted business partners, focused on understanding each client’s needs and delivering thoughtful, effective solutions. With extensive experience across a broad range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and restructuring, the Business & Corporate group helps clients navigate complex legal issues while providing the practical guidance needed to move forward with confidence.
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Labor & Employment
According to the Chambers USA Labor & Employment Spotlight Guide page, the ranked firms are detailed as small Cleveland firms that regularly advise clients, both employers and employees, on a regional and national scale across a variety of industries. The firms are recognized for their depth of industry expertise across a broad range of matters, including labor relations, wage and hour disputes, and claims of employment harassment and discrimination.
McCarthy Lebits’s Employment practice represents employees throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond, offering experienced counsel on a comprehensive range of workplace matters. Led by Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialists in Labor & Employment Law, the team is recognized for their strategic, results-oriented approach to complex, high-stakes employment matters. Our attorneys provide counsel on a full range of employment needs, from negotiating employment agreements and severance packages to litigating discrimination, retaliation, wage disputes, and other workplace concerns.
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Trusts & Estates
The Chambers USA Trusts & Estates Spotlight Guide page notes that Cleveland remains a strong market for trusts & estates work, offering opportunities for smaller law firms with established practices in the region. They describe the recognized firms as those that maintain strong local reputations for their experience and capabilities in estate planning and related matters.
McCarthy Lebit’s Trusts & Estates practice is distinguished by the depth of experience and specialized knowledge of its attorneys, including Board Certified Specialists in Federal Taxation Law, a designation reserved for attorneys who demonstrate exceptional proficiency in the field. The group handles a wide spectrum of estate planning and administration matters including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, while also assisting clients with charitable planning, business succession, and complex estate administration. This well-rounded approach allows our attorneys to develop thoughtful, tailored strategies that address each client’s unique goals and circumstances.
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Drawing on Chambers’ established research and ranking process, the Chambers USA Spotlight Guide provides insight into firms that have earned recognition within their local markets. The guide offers clients a resource for identifying experienced legal professionals and finding counsel with the knowledge and reputation to meet their specific needs.
Read more about the Chambers USA Spotlight Guide.