ABEYTA NELSON has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubble, the highest possible rating, based on evaluations from other attorneys and judges.

Martindale-Hubble Peer Review Ratings

The process of the Peer Review System

The Martindale-Hubble Peer Review Ratings system is based on the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary, including both those who are rated and those who are not.

Confidential questionnaires are sent to lawyers and judges in the same area as the lawyer being rated. Members of the Bar are instructed to assess their colleague's legal ability and general ethical standards.

There are two components to each Martindale-Hubble Peer Review Rating:

1. Legal Ability Ratings

Legal Ability Ratings take into consideration the standard of professional ability in the area where the lawyer practices and the lawyer's expertise.

Legal Ability Ratings are:

C - Good to High

B - High to Very High

A - Very High to Preeminent

2. General Ethical Standards Rating

The General Ethical Standards Rating denotes adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria.

The General Recommendation Rating is :

V - Very High

A Lawyer will not receive a Legal Ability Rating unless he or she has been endorsed for a "V".

AV Peer Review Rating - shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence He or she has usually practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

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