Lixis Nexis Martindale-Hubble Ratings

There are two components to each Martindale-Hubble Peer Review Rating:

Legal Ability Ratings are:
C - Good to High
B - High to Very High
A - Very High to Preeminent

The General Recommendation Rating is:
V - Very High

A lawyer will not receive a Legal Ability Rating unless he or she has been endorsed for a "V". When both categories of Peer Review Ratings are confirmed, a lawyer receives a CV, BV, or AV.

Peer Review Ratings reflect career development
A lawyer's Peer Review Rating will generally improve over time. But Peer Review Ratings can be revised downward, or even removed if a decline is noted in ability or ethical standards.

CV Peer Review Rating: An excellent first Rating and a statement of a lawyer's above average ability and very high ethics
BV Peer Review Rating: An indication of an exemplary reputation and well-established practice. A typical lawyer is in mid-career, with a significant client base and high professional standing
AV Peer Review Rating: Shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence. He or she has usually practiced law for many years and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

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