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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.
Law & Politics has completed the nomination and selection process for 2009 Tennessee Super Lawyers & Rising Stars.
Important dates
Aug. 18, 2009: Ad close
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Mid-South Super Lawyers & Rising Stars appears in three December publications:
* In a special advertising section in Memphis magazine, which reaches more than 55,000 monthly readers.
* In Mid-South Super Lawyers magazine, which is delivered to more than 29,000 readers, including Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee lawyers, the lead corporate counsel of the Russell 3000 companies, and the ABA-approved law school libraries.
* In a special advertising supplement in The New York Times (Tennessee distribution), which reaches more than 32,000 readers in Tennessee.
Certifications of Specialization are available to Tennessee lawyers in all areas of practice relating to or included in the areas of Accounting Malpractice, Business Bankruptcy, Civil Trial, Consumer Bankruptcy, Creditor Rights, Criminal Trial, DUI Defense, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family Law, Juvenile Law - Child Welfare, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Social Security Disability. Listing of related or included practice areas herein does not constitute or imply a representation of certification of specialization.
Tennessee Code of Professional Responsibility DR 2-101(C)(3) (2002); Tennessee Formal Ethics Opinion 2001-F-144(b) (2001).
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Greg Rubin, Chairman
Rubin, Fortunato & Harbison P.C.
Paoli, Pennsylvania
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Mark Lanier
The Lanier Law Firm
Houston, TX
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