This being the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that the lawyer’s reviewed peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are the gold standard in lawyers ratings, and have been for more than a century.

Lawyers looking to refer a client, as well as individuals researching lawyers for their own legal needs, use these ratings to identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate lawyer for their legal issue.