How We Choose Boston’s Top Lawyers
To compile our Top Lawyers list, Boston magazine, in partnership with DataJoe Research, invites lawyers representing our readership area (towns within, or partially within, I-495) to nominate up to three of their peers in a select number of law specialties via an online survey. Lawyers are required to provide a valid Massachusetts Bar number to participate. The top vote-getters in each specialty are then reviewed by an advisory board of select lawyers, chosen for their credentials and the high number of votes they receive. After the list is complete, we send a copy to our sales staff. They, in turn, offer advertisements to the winners. Whether or not a lawyer purchases an ad has no impact on the creation of this list. Questions about our Top Lawyers list can be emailed to toplawyers@bostonmagazine.com.
When is the voting period for Top Lawyers?
Each December, Boston magazine publishes the annual Top Lawyers list, as voted by industry peers and compiled in partnership with DataJoe. DataJoe begins the voting and nomination process in the spring.
Voting Rules
- If you vote for yourself in any category, you must vote for at least two candidates outside your firm in that same category.
- You may only submit one ballot per year.
- Vote only for a professional for whom you would endorse their skills and expertise.
- You and your nominees must all practice within Boston magazine’s readership area (towns within or partially within I-495).
How do I get notified when voting opens?
Boston magazine and DataJoe will send reminder emails to vote. Make sure you never miss one of our email notifications by filling out the contact form below.
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Please email toplawyers@bostonmagazine.com
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