New Study Finds That 9 of 10 Attorneys Consult LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell When Selecting Counsel.Business Editors NEW PROVIDENCE New Providence, city, United States New Providence, borough (1990 pop. 11,439), Union co., NE N.J.; settled c.1720, set off and inc. 1899. It is largely residential but has some light industry. Roses and fruit are grown there commercially. , N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Nationwide Survey Finds That Use of Martindale-Hubbell on the Web Has More Than Doubled Since 2000 A comprehensive nationwide survey of more than 2,500 U.S. lawyers in both corporate and private practice has found that 88% of law firm partners and 86% of corporate counsel use the LexisNexis(TM) Martindale-Hubbell(R) Law Directory when they are conducting research for the selection of a lawyer or law firm. The study quantified which resources are used during all phases of the referral process and documented the manner in which those resources are used. The study's most conclusive Determinative; beyond dispute or question. That which is conclusive is manifest, clear, or obvious. It is a legal inference made so peremptorily that it cannot be overthrown or contradicted. finding was that Martindale-Hubbell plays a critical role as a primary resource during firm-to-firm business referrals and the selection of outside counsel by corporate law departments even when it is not cited as a resource. The study provides evidence that Martindale-Hubbell plays a valuable role in delivering a professional audience of buyers of legal services legal services n. the work performed by a lawyer for a client. to law firms This list of the world's largest law firms by revenue is taken from The Lawyer and The American Lawyer and is ordered by 2006 revenue:[1]
The study was conducted from July to September 2003 by the Brand Research Company, an independent research firm that specializes in the legal services marketplace. There were 1,607 respondents from U.S. law firms (75% managing partners or partners, 6% associates, 14% solo practitioners and 6% other) and 978 respondents from corporate law departments (19% chief legal officers, 35% senior counsel, 37% general counsel or staff lawyers), for a total of 2,585 survey responses. "This research found that the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory A database containing information about attorneys and law firms around the world. Primarily lawyers use the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory to assist them in the practice of their profession. , which is now most frequently used on the Web at martindale.com, is the number-one source of detailed information about lawyers and law firms for corporate counsel and law firm partners who wish to evaluate the credentials CREDENTIALS, international law. The instruments which authorize and establish a public minister in his character with the state or prince to whom they are addressed. If the state or prince receive the minister, he can be received only in the quality attributed to him in his credentials. of other lawyers and then make a decision about which outside counsel they wish to retain," said Mark Greene This article is about the ER character. For other similarly-named people, see Mark Green (disambiguation). Dr. Mark Greene was a fictional medical doctor from the television series ER. He was portrayed by Anthony Edwards. , principal of Brand Research. "Specifically, 84% of corporate law department respondents said that Martindale-Hubbell was either important or very important when used for this purpose." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Greene, the study found that Martindale-Hubbell is more than twice as important in the stages of final selection of outside counsel as law firm Web sites. Some of the other notable findings in the Brand Research survey include the following: -- Three out of four legal professionals would be either unlikely or not sure whether they would hire a lawyer or law firm that is not included in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory; -- The frequency with which legal professionals consult Martindale-Hubbell on the Web has tripled since the 2000 survey, with 53% of law firms (vs. 18% in 2000) and 41% of corporate counsel (vs. 18% in 2000) using martindale.com daily or weekly; and -- Other than personal referrals, Martindale-Hubbell is considered the most important resource for providing detailed information to purchasers of legal services, ranking first in a list of 14 marketing and business development vehicles. "This study by a respected research company in the legal market provides independent validation that the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory is a pre-eminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae resource used by lawyers in private and corporate practice to identify, profile, evaluate and select counsel," said Paul Gazzolo, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of New Providence, N.J.-based LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory is one of the oldest and best-known catalogues of lawyers in the United States. Its history begins with two separate publications, the Martindale Directory and Hubbell's Legal Directory. . "The scope of the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Network continues to expand to encompass an integrated suite of services that facilitate the connection of buyers and sellers of legal services. Our client development tools now include traditional channels such as martindale.com, face-to-face venues that facilitate exposure and interaction between law firms and corporate counsel, and publishing ventures that provide firms with the opportunity of showcasing their expertise to clients and potential clients," said Gazzolo. To obtain an electronic copy of the highlights of the 2003 survey, please send an email to Daryn Teague, public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most consultant, at dteague@teaguecommunications.com. About LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell is the leading client development company for the legal profession and is the number-one resource for information about lawyers and law firms worldwide, consulted daily by lawyers, business executives and consumers. With more than 4 million searches per month, this unrivaled network connects lawyers and law firms with their clients and potential clients, facilitates communication between members of the legal profession, and makes available a wide range of biographical information and professional credentials regarding attorneys in private, corporate and government practice. It is powered by a database of more than 1 million lawyers and law firms around the world. Martindale-Hubbell is also the leading provider of Web sites for lawyers and has recently announced a number of new products and services to facilitate client development initiatives for lawyers and law firms. These client development vehicles include opportunities to publish articles on the Web and in respected industry newsletters, invitations to speak at highly regarded professional conferences, and new products designed to market law firm practice area and industry groups. LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell is part of the LexisNexis Group, a member of the Reed Elsevier Group plc. For more information, visit www.martindale.com. About LexisNexis LexisNexis (www.lexisnexis.com) is a leader in comprehensive and authoritative legal, news and business information and tailored applications. A member of Reed Elsevier Group plc (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ENL Noun 1. ENL - an inflammatory complication of leprosy that results in painful skin lesions on the arms and legs and face erythema nodosum leprosum Hansen's disease, leprosy - chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical )(NYSE:RUK RUK Reserviupseerikoulu (Hamina, Finland, Reserve Officers' School) RUK Are You Kidding? ) (www.reedelsevier.com), the company does business in 100 countries with 13,000 employees worldwide. In addition to its flagship Web-based research service, LexisNexis, the company includes some of the world's most respected legal publishers such as Martindale-Hubbell, Matthew Bender, Butterworths, Les Editions du Juris-Classeur, Abeledo-Perrot and Orac. |
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