The 2011 Legal Elite list represents the top attorneys in Nevada. Comprising the lists this year are 100 Southern Nevada lawyers, 35 Northern Nevada lawyers, 20 Best Up and Coming lawyers and 15 Best Government lawyers. Nevada has 10,584 licensed attorneys and of those, this year’s 135 (Southern and Northern Nevada attorneys) represent the top one percent. These attorneys have received one of the highest endorsements possible; a recommendation from other lawyers in Nevada. They have been chosen by their peers and are the best of the best in the Silver State.
Methodology
In order to maintain a fair and balanced process, the methodology for Legal Elite has remained constant for the past several years. Balloting for the list began earlier this year when Nevada Business Magazine sent attorneys email instructions on how to nominate through a dedicated site. The response this year was overwhelming with several hundred participants.
After nominations closed, each ballot was sorted and the attorneys that voted were verified through the Nevada Bar Association. Once it was determined that each vote was qualified, scores were counted. Each attorney nominated was given a score based on the number and type of votes he/she received. If the votes came from within their own firm, they received one point. Votes that came in from another firm received three points.
As soon as the scores for each attorney were determined, the top scorers in each category were again reviewed for eligibility. The following pages highlight those top scorers and is an invaluable resource to anyone looking to retain a qualified attorney.
