The One Where I Am Awesome
I'm happy to announce that I have been named to the 2011 Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in two practice areas: Appellate and Personal Injury- General. Inclusion in the list is limited to less than 2.5% of the practicing attorneys in Maryland, and is determined by a fairly rigorous review process.
Most of our lawyers have been included on this list at various points since it began. So it is only natural that we have had discussions around the office about the value of this honor and what it means. Ron Miller blogged about this last year, when all of Miller & Zois' lawyers were named.
Does it mean the lawyers on the list are better than those who are not? No. Does it mean that if you are picking a lawyer to handle your case, you should always pick a lawyer from this list? No. There are a lot of different lawyers who excel at different kinds of cases. I personally know some outstanding lawyers who were not included. But are these kinds of lists and awards something that should be considered in picking a lawyer? Yes, along with many other factors, such as experience, trial experience and results, and substantive knowledge in particular practice areas.
At the end of the day, though, an honor like this is a good thing and I am happy to have received it. It is rewarding to have been found worthy by others in the legal community. Feel free to check it out below:
