The Super Lawyer accolade is a prestigious recognition awarded to attorneys who demonstrate excellence in their legal practice. This designation is granted by Super Lawyers, a rating service that evaluates lawyers across more than 70 practice areas based on their professional achievements, peer recognition, and overall legal ability.
Attorneys selected as Super Lawyers have undergone a rigorous, multi-phase selection process, including nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. Being named a Super Lawyer signifies that an attorney is among the top professionals in their field and is highly respected by their peers.
Super Lawyer recognition is also practice-area specific, meaning it highlights lawyers who excel in specialized areas like personal injury, family law, criminal defense, or corporate law. This makes it easier for clients to find top-rated attorneys for their specific legal needs.
Attorneys at Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp have consistently been chosen as Super Lawyers year after year. If you have questions about a personal injury claim and you want to know more about a background that matters, please call 833-997-1774, and we’ll evaluate your potential claim. When we take your case, you can be assured you have experienced personal injury lawyers on your side!
What Is the Selection Process for Super Lawyers?
The selection process for Super Lawyers is meticulous and involves several steps to ensure only the most qualified attorneys are recognized. The process includes:
- Nominations: Attorneys are nominated by their peers or identified by the Super Lawyers research team. Nominations are based on the lawyer’s reputation, performance, and contribution to their field.
- Independent research: The research team evaluates each nominee based on 12 indicators of professional achievement and peer recognition. These indicators include verdicts and settlements, experience, honors and awards, pro bono work, bar activity, scholarly contributions, and community involvement.
- Peer evaluation: Top candidates are reviewed by a “Blue Ribbon Panel” of highly rated attorneys within the same practice area. This ensures that the evaluation is conducted by experts familiar with the legal standards of that specific field.
- Final selection: Only the top 5 percent of attorneys in each state are selected as Super Lawyers. A separate list, “Rising Stars,” recognizes top attorneys under 40 or in practice for less than 10 years, limited to 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state.
This thorough and transparent process ensures that the Super Lawyer designation is a credible and reliable indicator of legal excellence.
What Do Super Lawyer Accolades Represent for Clients?
For clients, the Super Lawyer accolade serves as a mark of trust and quality. It provides assurance that the attorney they are considering is among the best in their field and has a proven track record of success. Some specific benefits of hiring a Super Lawyer include:
- Expertise: Super Lawyers are recognized for their expertise in specific areas of law, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle complex legal issues.
- Credibility: The accolade signals that the attorney has been independently vetted and endorsed by peers and experts in their field.
- Recognition of excellence: Super Lawyers are chosen based on measurable achievements, such as notable case results, leadership positions, and contributions to the legal profession.
- Client confidence: Knowing that an attorney has been recognized as a Super Lawyer can boost a client’s confidence in their choice, offering peace of mind during legal proceedings.
The Super Lawyer accolade helps clients identify top-tier attorneys in their state, simplifying the search for exceptional legal representation.
How Does Being a Super Lawyer Benefit Attorneys and the Legal Profession?
For attorneys, being recognized as a Super Lawyer is an esteemed honor that enhances their professional reputation and sets them apart in a competitive field. Some key benefits include:
- Enhanced visibility: Being listed in the Super Lawyers directory increases an attorney’s visibility to potential clients and referring attorneys.
- Peer recognition: The accolade demonstrates that an attorney is respected and trusted by their peers in the legal community.
- Credibility and prestige: The rigorous selection process lends credibility to the designation, distinguishing recipients as leaders in their field.
- Professional opportunities: Recognition as a Super Lawyer can lead to increased referrals, media opportunities, and invitations to speak at legal events or write for industry publications.
Can Your Firm Take My Case?
Selecting the right personal injury lawyer is crucial to the success of your case. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our motto is “All we do is injury law.” We only represent accident victims, never the at-fault party. Our personal injury attorneys are dedicated to obtaining the best possible outcome for our clients, as evidenced by the more than $100 million in settlements and verdicts we have obtained.
Call us at 833-997-1774 to schedule a free consultation, and let us help you get the compensation you deserve.