Back in February, The Philadelphia Inquirer contained a supplement, "Philadelphia’s Best Lawyers 2009," a local directory from Best Lawyers in America. I am usually suspect of such lawyer listings packaged with glossy photos, and have heard the complaints that the same faces are always included and the results are driven by public relations campaigns.
Best Lawyers explained that lawyers "are not able to buy their way into this guide" but rather, must earn a spot from peers in their practice areas. Lawyers are "urged to use only their highest standards" when voting and asked to use this guideline: "If you had a close friend or relative who needed a real estate lawyer (for example), and you could not handle the case yourself, to whom would you refer them?"
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