The Martindale-Hubbell® PEER REVIEW RATINGS™ are an objective indicator of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability, generated from evaluations of lawyers by other members of the bar and the judiciary in the United States and Canada.
AV is the most respected rating source for attorneys. ‘A’ is the highest rating given for legal ability. ‘V’ is the highest rating given for ethics.
For a complete explanation of how the ratings are determined please visit: http://www.martindale.com/Products_and_Services/Peer_Review_Ratings.aspx