McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA is pleased to announce that Principal Christian R. Patno has been included in the 2023 Edition of Ohio Super Lawyers®. For the fourth consecutive year, Chris has been recognized as the #3 highest ranked attorney in the state of Ohio. Chris has been recognized by Ohio Super Lawyers® since its inception in 2004.
With over 30 years of distinguished, complex trial experience, Chris oversees the Personal Injury & Wrongful Death practice at the firm. He is nationally recognized for his work on catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and defamation matters.
Chris is currently the President-Elect for Ohio’s Trial Lawyers Association (OAJ), Secretary to the Ohio Chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates, Past-President of Cleveland’s Trial Lawyers Association (CATA), and a member of the Negligence Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association. Additionally, Chris has been a Diplomat Trial Advocate Board Certified since 1998 and multiple times re-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is also a member of the International Society of Barristers, Board member of the William K. Thomas American Inn of Court, and a recognized member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
“Chris’ consistent recognition on multiple Ohio Super Lawyers® “Top Lists” is a testament to his preeminence in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Law. Quite simply, he is one of the best Plaintiff’s attorneys in Ohio,” said Rob Glickman, Managing Principal at McCarthy Lebit.
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.