Q:

How important are awards and distinctions when hiring an attorney?

A: I  don’t know about you, but I would rather hire the attorney who has been recognized by her peer group, governing bodies, or professional organizations for excellence.  That is not to say that there aren’t great lawyers out there who just, for whatever, reason never get in the spotlight.  But to me awards and distinctions are like a “quality seal.”  For instance, my husband, who is an attorney, has been recognized as a Rising Star Attorney and a Super Lawyer in consecutive years by a reputable legal journal that solicits comments from other attorneys.  This to me is the type of “quality seal” that you should look for.