Super Lawyers® is a directory of practicing attorneys from more than 70 practice areas throughout the United States. Its selection process comprises third-party nomination, an independent review of each candidate's career, a reevaluation before a peer-led Blue Ribbon Panel, and a final quality review. No matter whether an attorney has been listed since the first edition or is up for their very first listing, they must undergo this patented process. No more than 5% of U.S. attorneys obtain final selection to Super Lawyers® every year, and only 2.5% make the cut for Rising Stars recognition.