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Why an AV Rating is Important

Hugh Howerton has obtained the the prestigious AV rating from Martindale–Hubbell Law Directory. An “AV” rating is a significant accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers, including opposing attorneys and judges, rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for legal skill and ethics. A lawyer must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or more to receive an AV rating. Only 5% of attorneys in America have an "AV" rating.

For over a century, lawyers have relied on the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory for authoritative information on the worldwide legal profession. Martindale's conducts Peer Review Ratings to attest to a lawyer's legal ability, professional ethics, and reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary.

An Explanation of the Peer Review Ratings Categories
There are two components to each Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating:
General Ethical Standards Rating
The General Ethical Standards Rating denotes adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.
The General Recommendation Rating is:
V - Very High
A lawyer must receive a General Ethical Standards Rating before his or her review can proceed to the next step.
Legal Ability Ratings
Legal Ability Ratings take into consideration the standard of professional ability in the area where the lawyer practices, the lawyer's expertise, and other professional qualifications. If a lawyer's practice is limited or specialized, Peer Review Ratings are based on performance in those specific fields of law.
Legal Ability Ratings are:
C - Good to High
B - High to Very High
A - Very High to Preeminent
When both categories of Peer Review Ratings are confirmed, a lawyer receives an CV, BV or AV Rating.

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AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Hugh Howerton has been awarded by Martindale–Hubbell the prestigious AV rating. Martindale-Hubbell is the country’s preeminent lawyer rating service.

An AV Peer Review Rating — shows that an attorney has reached the height of professional excellence, is recognized for he highest levels of skill and integrity, and, generally, has many years' experience in the practice of law.

The AV rating is based on peer reviews by members of the Bar and Judiciary. That means that the lawyers and judges with whom the attorney works with and against feel that he is among the best in the business not only for legal skills, but also for his honesty and integrity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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