Super Lawyers®, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas.  On an annual, state-by-state basis, Candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made using a patented process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines across the country.