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Four Tucker Ellis Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” Awards Lists for 2027

August 20, 2026

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Four Tucker Ellis Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” Awards Lists for 2027

August 20, 2026

Tucker Ellis LLP is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers® has named four of the firm’s attorneys to its 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” awards lists in the Cleveland market. The accolade is reserved for one individual per practice area in each metropolitan region, based on the highest aggregate peer feedback. This designation represents a rare and distinguished honor.

  • Christopher Caryl has been named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in the Cleveland market in the area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants.
  • John F. McCaffrey has been named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in the Cleveland market in the areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar.
  • John Slagter has been named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in the Cleveland market in the areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation – Land Use and Zoning.
  • Jeffrey Whitesell has been named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in the Cleveland market in the area of Litigation – Health Care.

Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. For over four decades, its Purely Peer Review® methodology has upheld the principle that recognition should be earned through the opinions of fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings. Learn more on the Best Lawyers website at bestlawyers.com.

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