The firm is listed in Martindale-Hubbell with an "AV" rating. According to Martindale-Hubbell "A" is reserved for those attorneys who have very high to preeminent legal ability. A rating is based on the standard of ability for the place or area where the lawyer practices and takes into consideration the experience, nature of practice, and qualifications relevant to the profession. The firm also possesses a "V" (very high) general recommendation that suggests the firm embraces the faithful adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics of the legal profession, professional reliability and diligence, and standards relevant to the attorney's discharge of his or her professional responsibilities. The Martindale-Hubbell ratings are developed by soliciting confidential opinions from members of the Bar, including members of the Judiciary. The publication does not undertake to rate all Florida attorneys. For further information, visit the Martindale-Hubbell website at www.martindale.com.