What is the Top Law Firm selection process?
Top Law Firm uses a rigorous multi-step selection process. Read more…

How is this not just a popularity contest for attorneys?
During our audit phase in January 2009, we examine voting records of all top vote earners and voters to ensure credibility among both nominees and those who voted for them. The "Top Law Firm" award will be given to those among top vote earners that we independently verify through rigorous screenings and pre-award calls to attorneys, clients, and references in nominee's jurisdiction during the month of January 2009. After the voting period ends, top voters in each category will be asked to provide references that we can call to independently verify their candidacy.

Does a law firm pay to be published in your directory?
No. We maintain strict separation between research and advertising. The names of all law firms selected by Top Law Firm are published in our print publications and at legalforce.com at no charge whether they advertise or not.

Does advertising improve the chances of being published as a Top Law Firm?
No. We maintain strict separation between research and advertising. Advertising sales do not begin until after the selection process is completed.

How many lawyers make the list?
There is only 1 Top Law Firm in the United States for 2008 award for each Area of Law. 1 law firm from each City, State, and Area of Law will get a Top Law Firm  award for their jurisdiction. To be eligible to be a candidate for the 1 Top Law Firm in the United States, you must be a top law firm in each of the lower jurisdictions as well.

Can I vote for the same law firm more than once?
No. We only count your first vote for a particular firm.

Who is entitled to nominate?
Any individual can nominate a Top Law Firm.

Can I nominate my firm?
Yes, you can.

May I nominate via paper ballot?
No, only nominations through our site or through email will be considered. You must invite at least one person to vote for the nominee once you nominate someone.

I want to know who nominated my firm. Will you tell me?
No. We maintain strict confidentiality over the balloting process.

If I am notified that my law firm has been selected, is there anything I need to do?
Yes! Please complete the data verification process. This verifies your current contact and professional information and ensures the accuracy of what we publish.

How can I change the information displayed in my Law Firm Profile?
Email us.

Have a question not answered on this page?
Send us an e-mail at customer.service@legalforce.com