The National Advocates allows only members to nominate other attorneys who have exhibited outstanding leadership for the following practice areas
Matrimonial and Family Law
Consumer Bankruptcy Law
Social Security Disability Law
Immigration Law
Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law
Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate Law
Nominees must be lawyers actively practicing in the areas of law listed above. Memberships are reviewed annually to assure that the membership of The National Advocates is made up of only the top attorneys from each state or region. All members are automatically reconsidered for membership.
Eligibility for Top 100:
Membership in The National Advocates: Top 100 is limited to the Top 100 Lawyers in each state or region. Members of The National Advocates: Top 100 are encouraged to nominate their peers for membership. Prospective members are then carefully screened before being invited to join. The criteria for membership include:
Reputation among peers, the judiciary and the public
Achievements as a specialist in the above practice areas
Board certification as a lawyer in a specialty area
Nominations from leading lawyers, current members and Executive Committee members of The National Advocates: Top 100
Leadership and membership in other national and state specialty organizations
Rankings and ratings by leading national evaluation organizations
Eligibility for Top 40 Under 40:
To encourage and recognize distinguished young attorneys under the age of 40, The National Advocates: Top 40 Under 40 invites its members to submit nominations of outstanding attorneys younger than the age of 40 for inclusion in our National Advocates: Top 40 Under 40 section. Only 40 attorneys from each state or region will be selected for membership each year. Nominees should demonstrate superior leadership, reputation, influence, stature and profile as young attorney. The membership committee will consider:
At least 3 years of experience as a lawyer
Reputation among peers, the judiciary and the public
Achievements as specialty lawyers
Board certification in their areas of specialty
Nominations from leading lawyers, current members and Executive Committee members
Leadership and membership in other national and state specialty lawyer organizations
Rankings and ratings by leading national evaluation organizations and associations
Nominees must be lawyers actively practicing in the areas of law listed above. Memberships are reviewed annually to assure that the membership of The National Advocates: Top 40 Under 40 is made up of only the top attorneys from each state or region. All members are automatically reconsidered for membership but not guaranteed acceptance.
Note: The nomination is confidential.