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Leaders in the Law is a group of attorney directories published throughout the year by a marketing company of the same name. Although Leaders in the Law says it “values attorney achievements stemming from philanthropic and pro bono work and long-term fights for justice,” and many...

Everything is bigger in Texas, including legal awards. With a larger variety of prestigious awards than most other states, opportunities abound for Texas lawyers working across all practice areas. And these awards aren’t just for show: the credibility and publicity they provide can have a...

Founded in 1981, Best Lawyers is one of the original lawyer rankings. The company is known for its trademarked “Purely Peer Review” methodology, which means that candidates are chosen based mostly on feedback from their colleagues. Along with U.S. News – Best Lawyers Best Law...

Confidence is one of the keys to an attorney's success -- whether that’s in the courtroom, status reputation amongst peers, or winning new clients. It is also one of the most elusive character traits, perhaps on account of its emotional components. While people often try to fake it, the best...

The National Law Journal (and its sister publications, all owned by information and intelligence company ALM) presents a variety of awards to lawyers in different states and practice areas, but it’s perhaps best known for Elite Trial Lawyers, an annual award for the top plaintiffs’...

Law firms of all sizes are always looking for ways to sharpen their business development strategy. Legal awards and recognitions are often overlooked due to the perceived boastfulness and self-promoting nature.
Nevertheless, your prospective clients are rapidly gathering their opinion on your...

Lawdragon, a legal media company based in New York, is best known for 500 Leading Lawyers in America, an annual list which it claims is “the most elite guide in the profession.” The company publishes the list each year in its print and digital magazine (the appropriately named Lawdragon...

We've all been encouraged to believe that appearances don't count. It's what's inside that matters, or so the narrative goes. This is certainly important in personal relationships, but the truth is that for attorneys, outward appearances do count. And they count more than you might expect....

Initially created as an intellectual property law newsletter, Law360 is a well-known news service owned by LexisNexis. The company publishes legal news daily on Law360.com as well as reports, rankings, and databases.
Fittingly, the company offers awards in most practice areas, although not...

When people ask what qualities make for a good lawyer, they first mention the obvious: intelligence, ability to reason, oral and written communication skills, poise, etc. Other qualities are less tangible or quantifiable, but equally essential, such as gravitas.
What is gravitas? Ask a...