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Chambers USA® (https://chambers.com/about-us/methodology) is published by Chambers and Partners.
Super Lawyers® (http://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process_detail.html) is published by Thomson Reuters.
Best Lawyers in America® (https://www.bestlawyers.com/methodology) is published by Best Lawyers.
Martindale-Hubbell® (https://www.martindale.com/ratings-and-reviews/) is published by Internet Brands, Inc.
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 (https://www.thenationaltriallawyers.org/ntl-groups/top-40-under-40/) is published by Legal Associations Management, Inc.
Acritas Stars™ independently rated lawyers (https://www.acritas.com/introducing-acritas-stars) is published by Acritas Research Limited. Selection is client-nominated. The names are volunteered by senior in-house counsel in large organizations, who are interviewed on an ongoing basis about the legal market.
The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (https://www.nadn.org) is an invitation only membership limited to professional mediators and arbitrators. See the membership criteria and requirements at: https://nadn.org/membership.
The American College of Trial Lawyers (https://www.actl.com) is an invitation only fellowship of trial lawyers of diverse backgrounds from the United States and Canada. See the membership criteria and requirements at: https://www.actl.com/about-actl.
The American College of Real Estate Lawyers (https://www.acrel.org) is an invitation only membership limited to U.S. real estate lawyers. See the membership selection criteria and requirements at: https://www.acrel.org/page/MemberSelectionGuide.
Southern Jersey Magazine (https://sjmagazine.net/august-2021/top-attorneys-south-jersey-lawyers-2021) is published by DelVal Media, LLC.
The New Jersey Law Journal "New Leaders of the Bar" list (https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2022/08/11/new-jersey-legal-awards-honorees-announced/), formerly known as "40 Under 40," is published by ALM Media Properties, LLC.
The New Jersey Law Journal "New Jersey Trailblazers" list is published by ALM Media Properties, LLC. Selection was via a nomination process of “professionals who have made significant marks on the practice, policy and technological advancement of their practice.” Access their selection process at: https://images.law.com/media/newjerseylawjournal/supplements/NJLJTB_2020/mobile/index.html.
The New Jersey Law Journal Diverse Attorneys of the Year (https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2021/10/05/law-journal-announces-diverse-attorneys-of-the-year-2/) is published by the ALM Media Properties, LLC. Nominations for Law Journal recognitions come from outside submissions and honorees were selected by a panel of editorial staff.
The Lawyers of Color’s Annual Hot List (http://onbeingalawyerofcolor.com/eastern-region-hot-list-2014) is published by Eastern Region. Nominations for Hot List recognitions come from outside submissions and honorees were selected by a panel of editorial staff.
The New Jersey Law Journal Superior Court Judicial Survey (https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/almID/1202572362165&New_Jersey_Superior_Court_Survey_/?slreturn=20210418095610) is published by the ALM Media Properties, LLC. Selection is based on yearly Law Journal surveys of New Jersey state-court litigators.
The New Jersey Law Journal Top Women in the Law (https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2020/10/20/announcing-the-top-women-in-law-2020/) is published by the ALM Media Properties, LLC. Nominations for Law Journal recognitions come from outside submissions and honorees were selected by a panel of editorial staff.
NJBIZ ICON honorees (https://njbiz.com/introducing-the-2022-njbiz-icon-honorees/) is published by BridgeTower Media. Chosen by a panel of independent judges with experience in business and the justice system, honorees were selected based on their accomplishments as “business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field.”
NJBIZ Best 50 Women in Business List (https://njbiz.com/runs-world-2021-best-50-women-business-honorees/) is published by BridgeTower Media. Nominations come from outside submissions and honorees were selected by an independent panel of judges.
NJBIZ Forty Under 40 List (https://njbiz.com/congratulations-the-2021-forty-under-40/) is published by BridgeTower Media. Selection is via a nomination process that recognizes “business men and women under the age of 40 for their notable successes and demonstrations of strong leadership in the state.”
NJBIZ Leaders in Law list (https://njbiz.com/njbiz-announces-2022-leaders-in-law-honorees/) is published by BridgeTower Media. Chosen by a panel of independent judges experienced in the justice system, honorees were selected based on their “outstanding dedication to their occupation and to their communities.”
Real Estate Forum Women of Influence list (https://www.globest.com/real-estate-forum/) is published by ALM Media Properties, LLC. Selection is via a nomination process that recognizes “women helping to shape the commercial real estate industry.”
Refinitiv based its New Jersey Bond Counsel ranking on the number of new issues reported from Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2022. Refinitiv is a leading information source for the financial, legal, tax/accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets. No aspect of this advertisement has been submitted to or approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Visit https://www.refinitiv.com/en to see the respective methodology for the ranking. Results achieved in prior matters are not meant to be a guarantee of success as the facts and legal circumstances vary from matter to matter.
ROI-NJ Influencers: Law list (https://www.roi-nj.com/2022/07/27/roi-influencers/law-roi-influencers/2022-law-roi-influencers/how-we-picked-the-inaugural-roi-influencers-law-list/) is published by ROI-NJ. Selection is via a nomination process to honor the “most impactful lawyers across the state.”
ROI-NJ Influencers: Women in Business list (https://www.roi-nj.com/category/roi-influencers/women-in-business/) is published by ROI-NJ. Selection is via a nomination process that recognizes “top influencers in the Professional Services category, recognizing women leaders in law, financial services, accounting and marketing.”
Lawyers of Distinction Members (https://www.lawyersofdistinction.com/how-to-become-a-member/) have been selected based upon a review and vetting process by a selection committee utilizing U.S. Provisional Patent # 62/743,254. The platform generates a numerical score of 1 to 5 for each of the 12 enumerated factors which are meant to recognize the applicant’s achievements and peer recognition. Members are then subject to a final review for ethical violations within the past ten years before confirmation of Membership.
A description of the selection processes may be accessed via the above links. The aforementioned organizations are private peer review organizations, not court-specific, public certification vehicles. No aspect of this advertisement has been submitted to or approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.