Qualifying for Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
Focusing on wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases, Joseph R. “Joe” Neal Jr. is a practicing attorney in Augusta and Atlanta, Georgia. Leading Neal Law for nearly 23 years, Joseph Neal Jr. has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an honor held by only 10 percent of all lawyers.
Martindale-Hubbell assists clients and others in finding quality legal representation by publishing its three-tier rating system. The ratings are based on reviews by peers - other practicing lawyers and sitting judges. Applicants submit their own references and Martindale-Hubbell contacts other peers as it sees fit. It also selects lawyers to be reviewed on its own.
AV Preeminent is the highest ranking. It is given to lawyers considered to have the highest possible communication skills and knowledge of the law and ethics. The next ranking, Distinguished, refers to those respected by most of their peers for meeting ethical standards and demonstrating professionalism. Finally, attorneys ranked Notable are widely esteemed for their ethical behavior.
Although applicants cannot choose who rates them, they can notify Martindale-Hubbell if they feel the company’s review policies have been misused, and they can also write responses to their reviews.
To qualify, attorneys must be members of the bar for at least three years in the United States or Canada and maintain a profile on martindale.com.
Martindale-Hubbell assists clients and others in finding quality legal representation by publishing its three-tier rating system. The ratings are based on reviews by peers - other practicing lawyers and sitting judges. Applicants submit their own references and Martindale-Hubbell contacts other peers as it sees fit. It also selects lawyers to be reviewed on its own.
AV Preeminent is the highest ranking. It is given to lawyers considered to have the highest possible communication skills and knowledge of the law and ethics. The next ranking, Distinguished, refers to those respected by most of their peers for meeting ethical standards and demonstrating professionalism. Finally, attorneys ranked Notable are widely esteemed for their ethical behavior.
Although applicants cannot choose who rates them, they can notify Martindale-Hubbell if they feel the company’s review policies have been misused, and they can also write responses to their reviews.
To qualify, attorneys must be members of the bar for at least three years in the United States or Canada and maintain a profile on martindale.com.
