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The Selection Process

Super Lawyers Selection Process Blessed by Courts and Bar Associations Across the Country

Bar associations and courts across the country have recognized the legitimacy of the Super Lawyers selection process. Most recently, the New Jersey Supreme Court upheld the findings of a Special Master assigned by the court to, among other things, examine the details of our process. In his July 2008 report, the Special Master lauded our process, stating:

“[The Super Lawyers selection process] is a comprehensive, good-faith and detailed attempt to produce a list of lawyers that have attained high peer recognition, meet ethical standards, and have demonstrated some degree of achievement in their field."

"Suffice to say, the selection procedures employed by Key Professional Media, Inc., are very sophisticated, comprehensive and complex."

“It is absolutely clear from this record that [Super Lawyer does] not permit a lawyer to buy one’s way onto the list, nor is there any requirement for the purchase of any product for inclusion in the lists or any quid pro quo of any kind or nature associated with the evaluation and listing of an attorney or in the subsequent advertising of one’s inclusion in the lists.” 

In selecting attorneys for Super Lawyers, Law & Politics employs a rigorous, multiphase process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.

The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource to assist attorneys and consumers in the search for legal counsel. Since Super Lawyers is intended to be used as an aid in the selection of a lawyer, we limit the list to attorneys who can be hired and retained by the public, i.e., lawyers in private practice and Legal Aid attorneys. 

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Law & Politics is currently accepting nominations for 2010 Rhode Island Super Lawyers & Rising Stars.

Important dates

April 15, 2010: Nomination process ends

Aug. 3, 2010: Ad close

Articles

Check, Please
Hockey Hall-of-Famer Joe Cavanagh goes to the boards for his clients        

Batting Cleanup
When defendants need a grand slam, they bring in John Tarantino

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Publication Information

New England Super Lawyers & Rising Stars magazine is published in November and mailed to attorneys in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, the lead corporate counsel of the Russell 3000 Companies and the ABA-approved law school libraries. New England Super Lawyers magazine reaches more than 73,000 readers.

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Disclaimer

The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law. The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.

Rhode Island Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (2002).

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Testimonials

"The Profile has been a great resource for client referrals as well as lateral hires. It enhances our name recognition and literally provides a snapshot of our personnel, expertise and credentials. Thank you, Super Lawyers!"
Greg Rubin, Chairman
Rubin, Fortunato & Harbison P.C.
Paoli, Pennsylvania

“Our Texas Super Lawyers ads have been a great way to let other attorneys know about new matters we’re handling and new developments at our firm, including our new offices in California and New York. Positive relationships with other lawyers are a hallmark of our firm, and we know we speak directly to the legal community with our ads in Texas Super Lawyers.”
Mark Lanier
The Lanier Law Firm
Houston, TX

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