Understanding Martindale-Hubbell Ratings

AV Preeminent® Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence

The AV Preeminent rating is Martindale-Hubbell's highest distinction, awarded to attorneys who demonstrate:

  • Exceptional legal ability
  • Unwavering ethical standards
  • Outstanding peer recognition

This rating reflects the pinnacle of professional achievement and is only awarded after a rigorous peer review by judges and fellow attorneys who recognize the lawyer's exceptional standing in the legal community.

BV Distinguished® Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement

The BV Distinguished rating is a significant professional accomplishment, indicating:

  • Strong legal ability
  • High ethical standards
  • Established credibility in the legal field

Attorneys with a BV rating have demonstrated competence, diligence, and respect within the profession, making them highly regarded legal practitioners.

Why Martindale-Hubbell Ratings Matter

  • Straight Peer Review - No third-party evaluations or paid placements; ratings come directly from legal peers and judges.
  • Recognized Legal Authority - Martindale-Hubbell has evaluated attorneys for over a century, making their ratings one of the most trusted measures of professional excellence.
  • Client & Industry Trust - Many businesses, insurers, and corporate entities rely on Martindale-Hubbell ratings when selecting legal counsel.

Robinson & Lawing, LLP: A Legacy of Excellence

Our firm is proud to have attorneys who have achieved Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished ratings. Their recognition underscores our firm's dedication to high-caliber advocacy, client service, and ethical practice.

Learn more about Martindale's Peer Rating Process on their website here:  https://www.martindale.com/ratings-and-reviews/consumers/

For more information about our attorneys and their professional distinctions, contact Robinson & Lawing, LLP today.