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08.21.25   |   News

Critchfield Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

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Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd. is proud to announce that multiple attorneys across its Ohio offices have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These honors, awarded annually by Best Lawyers®, reflect professional excellence in private practice across a range of legal disciplines.

The Best Lawyers in America®

Recognizing attorneys for sustained excellence in legal practice:

  • Amy L. Demlow (Medina, OH) Recognized since 2021
    • Practice Areas: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Steven J. Shrock (Millersburg, OH) Recognized since 2022
    • Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
  • Kim M. Rose (Mount Vernon, OH) Recognized since 2022
    • Practice Areas: Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • James J. Lanham (Wooster, OH) Recognized since 2022
    • Practice Areas: Real Estate Law; Trusts and Estates
  • Matthew A. Long (Wooster, OH) Recognized in 2026
    • Practice Areas: Corporate Governance Law; Corporate Law
  • Roger D. Proper Jr. (Wooster, OH) Recognized since 2025
    • Practice Areas: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Trusts and Estates
  • Christopher J. Pycraft (Wooster, OH) Recognized since 2024
    • Practice Areas: Corporate Governance Law; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Tricia L. Pycraft (Wooster, OH) Recognized since 2024
    • Practice Area: Litigation – Labor and Employment

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Recognizing attorneys earlier in their careers for outstanding professional achievement:

  • Nicole M. Hawks (Ashland, OH) Recognized since 2023
    • Practice Areas: Elder Law; Trusts and Estates
  • Easton Saltsman (Medina, OH) Recognized in 2026
    • Practice Areas: Corporate Governance and Compliance Law; Corporate Law
  • Zachary H. DiMarco (Mount Vernon, OH) Recognized since 2023
    • Practice Areas: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Real Estate Law; Trusts and Estates
  • Samuel J. Warden (Wooster, OH) Recognized since 2023
    • Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

These recognitions underscore Critchfield’s commitment to delivering trusted legal counsel and exceptional client service across Ohio.

To learn more about these honors, visit Best Lawyers.

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