Tad A. Nelson

The process starts with a nomination; lawyers cannot nominate themselves, nor can they campaign for nominations. After a nomination has been received, independent research on the 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement is conducted. While each indicator is given a different weight, they are all considered to be important by Super Lawyers. The 12 factors are whether or not the lawyer holds any special licenses or certifications, has received awards or honors, years of experience, representative clients, transactions, verdict and settlement history, their position within the law firm, bar status and professional activities, pro bono work and community service, scholarly lectures and writings, education and employment background, and any other outstanding achievements.

The process doesn’t end there – after independent research is conducted, a comprehensive peer evaluation phase takes place. Finally, there is the final selection. Candidates who are under the age of 40 or have been practicing for fewer than 10 years may be selected as Super Lawyers’ “Rising Star,” which comprises approximately 2.5 percent of candidates. Approximately five percent of lawyers are selected to Super Lawyers.

What You Need to Know About Attorney Tad Nelson

Being selected to Super Lawyers for the sixth year in a row is no small achievement, and can be attributed to Nelson’s experience in the legal field, the reputation of excellence, and various professional engagements and achievements. He maintains a legal specialty certification in capital murder trials pertaining to the death penalty and has been admitted to the Texas Bar, Supreme Court of Texas Bar, U.S. Supreme Court Bar, and the U.S. District Court of Southern Texas Bar. Not only is he guided by his legal acumen and knowledge, but also by his ethics, firmly believing that it is better to do right than be right.

How the Process Works

The process of getting a Martindale-Hubbell ® rating begins with submitting a form listing attorney references for the sake of accumulating peer reviews. In order to submit the form asking for references, an attorney must be practicing in the United States or Canada, have a profile on martindale.com, and maintain bar membership for at least three years. The references that an attorney submits must also be practicing attorneys themselves or sitting judges, and must also be within the Martindale-Hubbell ® database.

How quickly an attorney is able to receive a rating is dependent upon numerous factors, including how long it takes for attorney references to complete the review of the individual attorney. Of course, some attorneys who ask for peer reviews may not get the responses they are hoping for.

Attorney Tad Nelson Strives for Excellence

The AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell ® is a reflection of Tad’s commitment to excellence and maintenance of the highest of standards. Not only does Tad employ a high level of legal practices during his cases, but he also focuses on a human element of legal work too: relating to the client, making sure the client feels understood and comfortable and working for the client as he would a member of his own family. His compassion for his clients and his passion for justice are two of the defining characteristics that set him apart from other attorneys.