Swift Currie Attorneys Named 2010 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Friday, 05 March 2010

Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, an Atlanta-based law firm providing skilled representation in a variety of fields, is pleased to have a number of its attorneys recognized in the distinguished group of 2010 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. James T. McDonald, Jr., John F. Sacha, Michael H. Schroder, Stephen L. Cotter, Robert R. Potter, Douglas A. Bennett, Lynn M. Roberson, M. Diane Owens and C. Bradford Marsh are among the 5 percent of Georgia lawyers in more than 70 practice areas named as Super Lawyers for 2010. Terry O. Brantley, Maren R. Cave, Valerie E. Pinkett and S. Elizabeth Wilson are included in the 2.5 percent of lawyers named to the 2010 list of Rising Stars in Georgia.

Georgia Super Lawyers, an industry magazine published annually, mailed over 23,000 ballots to lawyers across Georgia asking them to vote for the best lawyers they had personally observed in action, whether as opposing counsel, as co-counsel or from first-person observation in the courtroom. Those nominated as Rising Stars must be under 40 years of age or have practiced for less than 10 years. The nomination organizers want to ensure that candidates receive votes not solely based on reputation alone.

After the return of more than 20,000 ballots, each nominated lawyer is provided with a score based on the number of votes he or she received, as well as the origin of those votes. Votes received from lawyers in other firms are awarded significantly more points than votes received from lawyers within the nominees firm. Lawyers receiving only same-firm votes are eliminated from the list of candidates.

After a long selection process the list is finalized and includes only a select group of Georgia lawyers. To ensure a diverse and well-balanced list, the research staff considers factors such as firm size, practice area and geographic location. The selected attorneys are currently listed in the March 2010 issues of Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Super Lawyers, as well as on the web site www.superlawyers.com.

About Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP
Based on more than 50 years of representing clients in Georgia and throughout the country, Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, has evolved into a law firm capable of handling all areas of civil law and litigation. With more than 85 attorneys, Swift Currie possesses the resources and abilities to tackle the most complex legal problems, while at the same time, providing its clients with individualized, prompt and cost-effective service. Our law firm has a wealth of experience across numerous practice areas and our depth of legal talent allows us to tailor such strengths to individual cases. Finding creative solutions to complex problems – that is our commitment to our clients. For more information, please visit the firm’s web site, www.swiftcurrie.com.

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