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.