Awards

A description of the selection process methodology for the awards referenced throughout our website is available through the links provided below. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Chambers And Partners
Often referred to as ‘the gold-standard’, Chambers delivers insight and analysis on the global legal profession that is unrivaled in its reach and depth. Our independent research collects information about organizations, individuals and the marketplace. Selection Criteria

Bergen Magazine
To help you find some of the best attorneys in Bergen County, across 34 different specialties, BERGEN magazine commissioned Professional Research Services (PRS) of Troy, Michigan to conduct a peer-review survey of hundreds of practicing and active lawyers across the county. They were asked to select peers whom they deem are the best within their specialty areas and whom they would seek out for particular legal needs.

PRS checked with the New Jersey state bar to make sure that those attorneys receiving the highest vote totals within each specialty area are active and practicing before finalizing the Top Lawyer list. Inclusion in the Top Lawyer list cannot be purchased; it is solely based on the attorney’s standing among their peers. Selection Criteria

Best Lawyers®️
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. Selection Criteria

U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Best Lawyers works with U.S. News & World Report to rank U.S. law firms. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on an evaluation process that includes collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer who is included in Best Lawyers as part of the annual peer review assessment. Selection Criteria

Certified Civil Trial Attorneys
The Board on Attorney Certification was established by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1980 for the purpose of helping consumers find attorneys who have a recognized level of competence in particular fields of law. Attorneys may be designated by the Supreme Court as “certified attorneys” if they: are able to demonstrate sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge and skill in a specific area of law or practice; have passed a rigorous examination; and have been recognized by their peers as having sufficient skills and reputation in the designated specialty. Selection Criteria

Chambers And Partners Award
Chambers USA ranks the leading lawyers and law firms across the USA. Our legal rankings are based on in-depth market analysis and independent research, conducted by our experienced team of researchers. Selection Criteria

Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, 2023 Law Firm of the Year – Selection Criteria

Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Peer Ratings and Client Reviews
For more than 130 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been evaluating attorneys for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards through a Peer Review Rating system. Prior to the 1887 edition of Martindale’s American Law Directory, which was the first publication to provide such ratings to attorneys, there was no way of truly knowing if the lawyer you were considering to do business with was trustworthy, ethical, or skilled in the legal field. Selection Criteria

Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce – Member of the Month
The Meadowlands Chamber is a dynamic forward thinking business service organization whose sole purpose is dedicated to the success and business growth of our members. Selection Criteria

National Law Journal – Trailblazer Award
The National Law Journal business arm recognizes professionals who have moved the needle in the legal industry – professionals who are truly Trailblazers. Since 2013, we have published pieces on Trailblazers in a number of different sectors, from Governance, Risk and Compliance to Intellectual Property. Please see below for upcoming nominations for the Trailblazers series. Selection Criteria

New Jersey Law Journal: Professional Excellence Awards Ranking Methodology

New Jersey Law Journal formerly known as “40 Under 40,” ALM Attorneys yet to reach the age of 40 who bring both notable achievements and outstanding potential to the table. Nominees can be from law firms, corporate legal departments, or other types of organizations. (For full ranking methodology & additional information, click here)
New Jersey Law Journal ALM The publishers of the New Jersey Law Journal, an ALM company, holds an annual contest to recognize New Jersey’s top legal practices. Any law firm with a New Jersey presence is eligible to participate by submitting a comprehensive nomination form. Litigation Departments of the Year is part of the New Jersey Law Journal’s annual New Jersey Legal Awards. Nomination requirements have included: detailing cases that lead to impactful court decisions or other changes in the law, and otherwise achieving the status of a strong and effective advocate over the past year. Open to law firms with up to 200 attorneys. The selections are made based on recent litigation/transactional results, ongoing experience, and client references. (For full ranking methodology & additional information, click here)
New Jersey Law Journal, ALM Law Firm of the Year is one category in the New Jersey Law Journal’s annual New Jersey Legal Awards. Nomination requirements have included that law firms must enter New Jersey Legal Award submissions across multiple categories, including “Litigation Departments of the Year” and/or “Dealmakers of the Year.” The “Law Firm of the Year” recognition is given to the law firm that has the most meritorious submissions across multiple categories. The purpose of the award is to recognize the NJ law firm that has demonstrated a broad spectrum of achievements in the past year and talent depth. (For full ranking methodology & additional information, click here)
New Jersey Law Journal’s“Top Women in Law” – For its annual Women in the Law Awards, New Jersey Law Journal seeks suggestions from readers on women attorneys “from anywhere in New Jersey, who work in law firms, government agencies, public interest organizations or anywhere else lawyers may find themselves employed,” and also considers candidates discussed among its editorial staff. Criteria include the candidate’s impact on the legal community over the prior year or other notable work; the publication evaluates “specific examples of the candidate’s recent contributions to the legal community, whether it’s settling a big case, leading a department through a difficult stretch, producing innovative ideas or making an impact in some other way.” The New Jersey Law Journal Top Women in the Law 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. A description of the selection process may be accessed via the above link. The aforementioned organization is a private peer review organization, not court-specific, public certification vehicles. No aspect of this advertisement has been submitted to or approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
New Jersey Law Journal,” ALM The publication seeks nominations of legal professionals who have made significant marks on the practice, policy and technological advancements in their sector. The editors are not simply looking for lawyers who have worked on big deals; rather, they are looking for agents of change. Each year, The National Law Journal features several Trailblazer issues and accepts nominees from readers for who they believe made an impact in their respective practice areas. The publication’s editor reviews the nominees and selects 20 to 25 nominees for each practice area. (For additional information, click here)

New Media Institute Award
The New Media Institute (NMI) is a research and fact finding organization whose mission is to improve public understanding of issues surrounding the Internet and other forms new media communications. NMI works directly with the news media, researchers, academics, government and industry professionals and serves as a primary resource of facts, statistics and analysis. Selection Criteria

New Jersey Law Journal – Selection Criteria

Deal Maker of the Year
New Leaders of the Bar
Professional Excellence Awards

NJBIZ® Recognition Award Methodology

NJBIZ, “Best 50 Women in Business,” BridgeTower Media
This annual program recognizes 50 women who have made a significant impact on business in New Jersey. Eligibility requirements: must be a female employed and residing in New Jersey, nominees must hold a senior management-level position with significant authority in decision making, nominee’s company must have a large presence in New Jersey (at least 50% of staff employed in NJ), and nominee cannot be a member of the judges’ panel or a member of the judges’ immediate family. Nomination requirements have included: information about the length of service at the nominee’s current position and an explanation of why the nominee should be considered for the award. If a nominee makes it to phase two of judging, they are contacted directly to complete an application, which has included information on career accomplishment(s), and past and present community service, among others. An independent panel of judges, which changes every year, reviews each submission in detail. (For additional information, click here)
NJBIZ, “Forty Under 40,” BridgeTower Media
This annual program recognizes 40 business men and women under the age of 40 for their notable successes and demonstrations of strong leadership in New Jersey. Eligibility requirements: must be 39 years old or younger, must be currently employed or self-employed in New Jersey, nominee must be an owner, partner, president, CEO, CFO, COO, board chair, or other senior-level executive or manager, and nominee cannot be a member of the judging panel or a member of any judge’s immediate family. Nomination requirements have included: information about the length of service at the nominee’s current position and an explanation of why the nominee should be considered for the award. If a nominee makes it to phase two of judging, they are contacted directly to complete an application, which has requested business-related references, and information on professional accomplishments including licenses, degrees, honors and awards, and special skills and abilities, as well as information on the nominee’s leadership and community service. An independent panel of judges, which changes every year, reviews each submission in detail. (For additional information, click here)
NJBIZ, “ICON Honors,” BridgeTower Media
This annual program recognizes New Jersey business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field. Eligibility requirements: must have a long-standing commitment to the New Jersey business community, must be over 60 years old, nominee may currently be in the workforce or retired, and nominee must hold or have held a senior management-level position with significant authority in decision making for their organization. Nomination requirements have included: information about the length of service at the nominee’s current or former (if retired) position and an explanation of why the nominee should be considered for the award, including career accomplishments and ways nominee has helped the New Jersey business community grow through professional creativity, innovation, and leadership. If a nominee makes it to phase two of judging, they are contacted directly to complete an application. (For additional information, click here)
NJBIZ, “Leaders in Law,” BridgeTower Media

The Leaders in Law awards program honors legal professionals – lawyers and general counsels – whose dedication to their occupation and to their communities is outstanding. Following an open nomination period, honorees were chosen by a panel of independent judges with experience in the justice system. The selections were based on legal professionals — lawyers and general counsels — whose dedication to their occupation and to their communities is outstanding. (For additional information, click here)
NJBIZ, “Power List,” (including “Power 50 Health Care” list) BridgeTower Media
The power lists are compiled by the NJBIZ editorial staff based on our reporting throughout the past year with input from experts in a variety of fields and recommendations from our readers. The staff looks for people who have gained public attention – and perhaps acclaim – for their professional accomplishments and public service. Each list identifies individuals who, through their efforts, are helping to make New Jersey a better place to live, work and do business. Honorees are not necessarily better at their jobs than others in their profession, but they have contributed meaningfully to the advancement of the public interest through their work and/or community service. (For additional information, click here)
NJBIZ, “Best Places to Work,” BridgeTower Media
Best Companies Group conducts a simple yet thorough company assessment designed to gather detailed information about your workplace. Employers will complete an in-depth questionnaire and employees will have the opportunity to offer their honest feedback by taking part in a company-wide survey. Both portions of the assessment must be complete in order to be considered for the “best” list. Once both portions of the assessment are complete, we’ll analyze the data to determine if your organization has what it takes to be the “best.” From there, we’ll use the data to rank each participating organization and compile your BCG Insights Report package. That report will include responses from your employee surveys as well as benchmarking reports, allowing you to compare your organization to the current list-makers. (For additional information, click here)
NJBIZ, “Empowering Women,” BridgeTower MediaNJBIZ Empowering Women awards recognizes companies and organizations that have shown a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women in New Jersey. The NJBIZ Empowering Women Award program is designed to showcase tangible and innovative efforts by companies, law firms, nonprofits and other organizations to advance women in the workplace and community.

NJBIZ
New Jersey’s leading business journal, providing 24/7 business news coverage, a weekly print edition, and multiple daily e-newsletters. Selection Criteria

“Forty Under 40”
Best Places to Work in New Jersey
Power 50: Law

NJADClub – Jersey’s Best 40 Under 40
One of the primary missions of the NJ Ad Club is recognizing creative excellence across the spectrum of marketing communications, including public relations, advertising, graphic design, and more. It is all on display at the annual Jersey Awards. Each year, we’ll also induct leading professionals into the prestigious Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey; while our Best Under 40 event recognizes those who are already starting to guide the future of our industry. Selection Criteria

ROI-NJ, Award Methodology

ROI-NJ ROI-NJ The editorial department of ROI-NJ uses personal knowledge, news events throughout the year, and dozens of conversations with business leaders in all sectors throughout New Jersey to compile this list. (For additional information, click here)

ROI-NJ, “ROI Influencers: Diversity & Inclusion” formerly known as “New Jersey’s Most Influential DEI Leaders,” ROI-NJ.
The editorial department of ROI-NJ uses personal knowledge, news events throughout the year, and dozens of conversations with business leaders in all sectors throughout New Jersey to compile this list. (For additional information, click here)
ROI-NJ, “ROI Influencers: Environment,” ROI-NJ
The editorial department of ROI-NJ uses personal knowledge, news events throughout the year, and dozens of conversations with business leaders in all sectors throughout New Jersey to compile this list. (For additional information, click here)
ROI-NJ, “ROI Influencers: Power List,” ROI-NJ
The editorial department of ROI-NJ uses personal knowledge, news events throughout the year, and dozens of conversations with business leaders in all sectors throughout New Jersey to compile this list. (For additional information, click here)
ROI-NJ, “ROI Influencers: Real Estate” and “ROI Influencers: Real Estate – Icons,” ROI-NJ
The editorial department of ROI-NJ uses personal knowledge, news events throughout the year, and dozens of conversations with business leaders in all sectors throughout New Jersey to compile this list. (For additional information, click here)
ROI-NJ, “ROI Influencers: Women in Business,” ROI-NJ
The editorial department of ROI-NJ uses personal knowledge, news events throughout the year, and dozens of conversations with business leaders in all sectors throughout New Jersey to compile this list. (For additional information, click here)

Super Lawyers, Award Methodology

Super Lawyers (including “Rising Stars,” “Top 100 New Jersey Super Lawyers,” “Top 50 Women New Jersey Super Lawyers,”)Thompson Reuters. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Our patented attorney selection process is peer influenced and research driven, selecting the top 5% of attorneys to the Super Lawyers list each year. (For additional information, click here)

Ten Leaders – America’s Experienced, Accomplished Professionals
Each Ten Leaders group is created after lengthy research of a marketplace – leading professionals referring other leading professionals, with input from peers inside and outside of a geographical coverage area as well as inside and outside a specialty. The process lasts two to three months. Selection Criteria

The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
The Fellows comprise a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of their communities. Selection Criteria

U.S. News & World Report Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms

“Best” is a subjective term relative to career satisfaction, and there are many aspects that factor into someone’s decision to apply for a job with any given company. But there are some universally desired factors that can contribute to a good workplace, such as quality pay, good work/life balance and opportunities for professional development and advancement. Selection Criteria

*No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.