Attorneys can improve their chances of being considered in the Super Lawyers selection process by understanding the rating factors and then taking deliberate, repeatable actions to strengthen their visibility. This article outlines what an attorney needs to know and the actions to take in order to enhance their chance for recognition in the Super Lawyers selection process. There is no guarantee of being listed, and it may take more than one year of trying, but attorneys will benefit by studying the steps listed below.

Key 2026 Dates for Super Lawyers

• Selected attorneys are notified after January 15, 2026.
• Data verification is due by March 31, 2026.
• Selected attorneys can announce their selection on June 26, 2026.

Key 2027 Dates for Super Lawyers

• Nomination period is September 27, 2025 – September 23, 2026.
• Selected attorneys are notified after January 14, 2027.
• Data verification is due by April 5, 2027.
• Selected attorneys can announce their selection on June 24, 2027.

Every state has its own Super Lawyers schedule as well. Click on the link for more information on the Super Lawyers awards cycle by state.

Super Lawyers analyzes the 12 factors listed below in the attorney awards evaluation process.

• Verdicts and settlements
• Transactions
• Representative clients
• Experience
• Honors and awards
• Special licenses and certifications
• Position within the law firm
• Bar and/or professional activity
• Pro bono and community service
• Scholarly lectures and writings
• Education and employment background
• Other outstanding achievements

Awards candidates enter the Super Lawyers candidate pool in one of four ways:

• Managing Partner survey
• Peer nominations
• Third party feedback
• Super Lawyers independent research

Tips for How Lawyers Can Get Listed in Super Lawyers

As an essential starting point, attorneys can claim their personal account profile on Super Lawyers. Start by creating an account and requesting access, which may take a couple of days. Click on the link to claim your Super Lawyers personal profile page.

The generic basic listing for an attorney is free of charge. Qualifying lawyers can choose to enhance their profile page with a headshot and more detailed information on their practice for a fee.

Any lawyer can enter current information on key credentials like education, law firm affiliation, a description of their practice, and any awards received in their personal profile account. This may help the attorney to get started in the evaluation process. Other suggestions for better recognition in Super Lawyers are listed below.

• Increase visibility among your peers. Attend Bar events and take leadership roles when possible.
• Elevate your LinkedIn presence with periodic posts and frequent commentary.
• Keep your bio page up to date.
• Try to get one speaking engagement and write one article every year.
• Participate in community activities and list them on your bio page and in social media.

The Super Lawyers Rising Stars category follows a similar evaluation process, with the limitation that a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

Click on the link for more information on the Super Lawyers selection process.

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