The Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® List continues to acknowledge High Swartz Attorneys.
High Swartz is pleased to announce that 10 of its attorneys have been named to the 2024 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars list. Congratulations go out to the attorneys listed below.
Attorneys on the 2024 Super Lawyers® List
David J. Brooman: 2024 marks the 6th consecutive year and 15th overall for David’s inclusion in the Super Lawyers® list. David was listed for his outstanding environmental law work in Montgomery County.
Mary Cushing Doherty: Mary is no stranger to the Super Lawyers® list. She has previously been listed as a Top Lawyer in PA, Top 100 Lawyer in the Philadelphia area and a top 50 female attorney in Pennsylvania for Family Law.
Mark R. Fischer, Jr.: Mark was nominated for inclusion in his 7th consecutive Super Lawyers® list for his outstanding firm contributions in civil litigation defense work.
Gilbert P. High, Jr.: 2024 marks Gil’s 19th consecutive year on the Super Lawyers® list. His legal acuity in State and local Municipal work continue to keep him on the top.
Thomas E. Panzer: His sixth consecutive year on the Super Lawyers® List, Tom is recognized for his Workers’ Compensation Law practice.
Thomas D. Rees: Tom joins Gil as another top attorney with 19 consecutive years on the list. Tom was included for his work in Employment and Labor Law.
Joel D. Rosen: Our managing partner was included for the 8th consecutive year for his outstanding work in Business and Corporate law.
Richard C. Sokorai: Rich returns for his fourth year on the Super Lawyers® list and is recognized in 2024 for his business litigation legal work.
2024 High Swartz Attorneys on the Super Lawyers® – Rising Stars List
Matthew T. Hovey: This is Matt's second year on the Rising Stars List acknowledging his contributions to local governments in and around Pennsylvania's municipalities.
Sean G. Livesey: The real estate lawyer is new to the Rising Star list and is recognized for his work in land use and zoning law in Pennsylvania.
How are Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® selected?
Super Lawyers® uses a patented multiphase selection process, including nominations, independent research and peer evaluations. Lawyers enter the candidate pool by one of 4 ways – by a managing partner survey, nomination by other lawyers, third party feedback, or identification by Super Lawyers® themselves.
Step two in the selection process is independent research and the evaluation is based on 12 indicators of professional legal achievement and recognition by peers. Those indicators are:
- Verdicts/Settlements
- Transactions
- Representative Clients
- Legal Experience
- Legal Honors and Awards
- Special licenses or legal certifications
- Standing within the law firm
- Bar Association or professional activity
- Legal Pro Bono work and community service
- Lectures and legal writings
- Education and employment background
- Other outstanding legal services/achievements
Step 3 involves the candidates with the highest total number of points from steps 1 and 2 which serve on a blue ribbon panel. These panelists then evaluate other candidates within their primary practice area.
Step 4 is the final selection. A representative number of top attorneys in PA from small, medium and large size law firms are selected. The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state. The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less.
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