The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less.
“[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."
Smith Award. This lifetime achievement award is the highest honor bestowed by the ABA Law Practice Division. The annual award recognizes achievement in law practice management. Who should apply: The recipient is chosen and presented the award at a reception during the ABA LP Annual Meeting.
The short answer is “No, not really because so many attorneys are named each year.”Super Lawyers was created to sell ad space. Although the site is not necessarily a racket or scam, the lawyers on Super Lawyers aren't necessarily “super.”
Definition of superlawyer : an extremely successful and prominent lawyer He became one of Wall Street's superlawyers, with a client roster that included the American Telephone and Telegraph company, the International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation and General Motors.—
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Benefits for LawyersMedical and dental plans.Short- and long-term disability plans.Health care reimbursement account through pre-tax deductions.401(k) retirement savings plan.Domestic partner benefits.Life insurance.Firm-paid business travel accident insurance.Firm-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance.More items...
No industry or occupational award covers a qualified lawyer working in a law firm, or in an in-house legal department. They're also not covered by the Miscellaneous Award because it doesn't cover professional employees.
The Alexander Award was created to honor an individual or organization that has demonstrated exemplary leadership and success in educational pipeline work. The award is named after the life and legacy of two legal trailblazers – Raymond Pace Alexander and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander.