2.9/5.0
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
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or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
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respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
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Nicholas E. Schaefer got this award in 2026
I made some poor decisions (drugs, theft, and forgery) and ended up facing multiple charges . I talked to a number of Attorneys but they all wanted retainers far beyond what I could afford and none...
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