Martindale-Hubbell has been the standard for lawyer ratings for over 100 years. Martindale-Hubbell reviews or assigns ratings for over 150,000 lawyers each year. Ratings reflect the opinions of bar members and the judiciary, and attest to the individual lawyer’s legal ability and adherence to accepted standards of ethics. Ratings are considered valuable benchmarks intended fo r use by members of the profession.

An AV Rating signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence. He or she has usually practiced law for a number of years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.