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Awards, Honors, and Recognition Disclosures
The following disclosures are provided in compliance with the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, including 22 NYCRR § 1200, Rule 7.1 governing attorney advertising. Christopher Palermo, Esq. and Palermo Law, P.L.L.C. provide the following information regarding all awards, honors, and recognitions referenced on this website. No award or recognition referenced on this website constitutes a guarantee of future performance, and no comparison to the services of other lawyers is intended or should be implied.
AVVO Rating
Recognition: Christopher Palermo, Esq. holds an AVVO Rating of 9.5 (“Superb”).
Sponsoring Organization: Avvo, Inc., a subsidiary of Internet Brands.
Selection Methodology: The Avvo Rating is generated by a proprietary mathematical algorithm that evaluates attorneys based on information available in the Avvo attorney profile and other publicly available data. Factors considered include, but are not limited to, years of legal experience, professional achievements, disciplinary history, peer endorsements, professional recognition, and client reviews. The rating is calculated on a scale from 1.0 to 10.0. Ratings in the 9.0 to 10.0 range are classified by Avvo as “Superb.” The rating is automatically generated and is not the result of any fee paid to Avvo by the rated attorney. Ratings can fluctuate over time based on the algorithm’s evaluation of available data. Further information about the Avvo Rating methodology is available at www.avvo.com/support/avvo_rating.
National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Recognition: Christopher Palermo, Esq. has been selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
Sponsoring Organization: The National Trial Lawyers, a professional organization composed of premier trial lawyers from across the United States.
Selection Methodology: The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only recognition extended to trial attorneys who meet stringent qualifications. Selection is based on a multi-phase objective and uniformly applied process that includes peer nominations from existing members, third-party research, and consideration of professional achievements, qualifications, leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile. Recognition is annual and jurisdiction-specific. Further information is available at www.thenationaltriallawyers.org.
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Recognition: Christopher Palermo, Esq. has been recognized in the Top One Percent.
Sponsoring Organization: National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC).
Selection Methodology: The National Association of Distinguished Counsel recognizes the “nation’s top one percent” of attorneys following a multi-stage research and vetting process. The process includes review of professional achievements, peer evaluations, and analysis of practice records. Selection is intended to identify attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement within their practice areas. Further information is available at www.nadc-us.com.
The American Society of Legal Advocates
Recognition: Christopher Palermo, Esq. has been recognized by The American Society of Legal Advocates.
Sponsoring Organization: The American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA).
Selection Methodology: The American Society of Legal Advocates is an invitation-only organization that recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated professional excellence within their practice areas. Selection is based on peer nominations, professional achievements, and a review of qualifications conducted by the organization. Further information is available at www.americansocietyoflegaladvocates.org.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Recognition: Riley Perry, Esq. was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2019.
Sponsoring Organization: Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication.
Selection Methodology: The Super Lawyers Rising Stars designation recognizes attorneys who are 40 years old or younger or who have been in practice for 10 years or less. Selection involves a multi-phase process that includes peer nominations, independent research by the Super Lawyers editorial team, and evaluation by a peer review panel. Criteria include verdicts and settlements, transactions, representative clients, experience, honors and awards, special licenses and certifications, pro bono and community service, scholarly lectures and writings, education and employment background, and other outstanding achievements. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in a state are selected as Rising Stars. No fee is paid by the attorney for selection. Further information is available at www.superlawyers.com.
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Recognition: Riley Perry, Esq. was named to the 10 Best Female Attorneys by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
Sponsoring Organization: American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
Selection Methodology: The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys selects attorneys based on client satisfaction, peer reviews, and professional achievements within the field of family law. The “10 Best” designation is state-specific and recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional qualifications in their practice area. Further information is available at www.aiofla.org.
General Disclosures Regarding All Awards and Recognitions
No award, honor, recognition, rating, or designation referenced on this website constitutes a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal matter.
The awards and recognitions described on this website are conferred by independent third-party organizations using their own selection criteria. Christopher Palermo, Esq. and Palermo Law, P.L.L.C. do not control the methodology by which these organizations select their honorees and make no representations about the accuracy or reliability of any third-party selection process beyond the descriptions provided above.
Each recognition is specific to the year and jurisdiction indicated. Inclusion in any list, ranking, or recognition program does not imply that the attorney is better than other attorneys not so recognized, nor that the attorney will achieve any particular result in any matter.
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