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21 McCarthy Lebit Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Edition of Ohio Super Lawyers®

McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys have been named to the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers® List, including three attorneys who have been named to the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers® “Top Lists.” In addition, five McCarthy Lebit attorneys have been recognized as Ohio Super Lawyers® “Rising Stars.”

The combined 21 McCarthy Lebit attorneys recognized by Ohio Super Lawyers® for 2023 is over half of the firm’s current attorney headcount. According to Super Lawyers®, the final list of selected attorneys each year amounts to no more than 5% of licensed attorneys in each state. Not only has the firm been able to maintain a strong presence on this list, but each year the number of recognized attorneys continues to increase.

“This recognition of more than half of the firm’s attorneys speaks to the quality of service that we provide to our clients and our dedication to ensuring we deliver exceptional results,” said Managing Principal Rob Glickman. “We are extremely proud to not only maintain strong representation on the Ohio Super Lawyers® List, but to see two more of our attorneys included for recognition this year.”

Among the firm’s 16 attorneys recognized on the Ohio Super Lawyers® List, three of them ranked high enough to make the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers® “Top Lists” including:

Top 100: 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers
Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
David A. Schaefer – Civil Litigation: Defense

Top 10: 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff – *Ranked #3 in Ohio

Top 50: 2023 Women Ohio Super Lawyers
Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff

 Top 50: 2023 Cleveland Super Lawyers
Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
David A. Schaefer – Civil Litigation: Defense

Top 25: 2023 Women Cleveland Super Lawyers
Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff

Top 5: 2023 Cleveland Super Lawyers
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff

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. Read more about the Super Lawyers® methodology for selection.

The 16 McCarthy Lebit attorneys recognized on the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers® List are:

Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
Hugh D. Berkson – Securities Litigation
David M. Cuppage – Business Litigation
Rob Glickman – General Litigation
Kimon P. Karas – Tax
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 – State/Local/Municipal
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
Andrew S. Perry – Real Estate
Richard A. Rabb – Family Law
David A. Schaefer – Civil Litigation: Defense
John S. Seich – Estate & Probate

Ohio Super Lawyers® also recognizes Rising Stars, honoring the state’s up-and-coming attorneys, aged 40 or younger, that have been practicing for 10 years or less. The five attorneys selected to the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers® “Rising Stars” List are:

Danielle G. Garson – Real Estate
Nicholas R. Oleski – Creditor Debtor Rights
Colin R. Ray – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
Carolyn C. Soeder – Family Law
Jonathan C. Wolnik – Tax

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