Step One – Creation of the Candidate Pool
Formal Nomination by a peer; identified by the Super Lawyers research department or informally nominated.
Step Two – Evaluation of Lawyer in the Candidate Pool
The Super Lawyers Research department evaluates each candidate based on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. This input is fed into the final selection process.
Step Three – Peer Evaluation by Practice Area
-“Blue Ribbon Review” – the candidates in each practice area with the highest point totals from steps one and two are asked to serve on a blue ribbon panel.
-Panelists are then provided a list of candidates from their practice areas to review and rate on a scale 1 through 10.
Final Selection – No More than 5% of Lawyers in the State
-Candidates are grouped into 4 firm size categories
-Attorneys with the highest point totals from each category are selected