by Stewart Sutton | Nov 11, 2015 | Legal Malpractice
In prior posts, I have explained why lawyer rating guides, such as Super Lawyers, are neither accurate nor reliable. See Why you shouldn’t rely upon the ratings in Super Lawyers Magazine. Another reason to disregard lawyer rating guides is bias. These guides tend to...
by Stewart Sutton | Nov 10, 2015 | Legal Malpractice
We expect that attorneys should be able to write well. After all, litigation involves filing countless motions and oppositions. I having read thousands of documents drafted by opposing counsels, I estimate that about 5% are excellent writers, 90% are good writers,...
by Stewart Sutton | Jul 30, 2012 | Legal Malpractice
The second most deceptive marketing technique used by attorneys is the use of the designation of best, top, or super lawyer in Montgomery County, Maryland, as determined by a local magazine or an advertising insert. These rating guides attempt to identify the best or...
