James (Jim) Pickens has been awarded an AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® rating system, an independent service that has rated attorneys nationwide for more than a century.
An AV Preeminent rating is the highest available and is a significant accomplishment. The AV Preeminent rating signifies that Mr. Pickens has been recognized by judges and fellow attorneys as having achieved the highest level of professional excellence.
The AV Preeminent rating is awarded to fewer than 5% of all lawyers in the US. An AV Preeminent rating means that the lawyer has reached the highest levels of ethical standards and professional excellence. The lawyer is recognized by his or her peers as having achieved preeminent legal ability, characterized by adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence, and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.
The AV Preeminent rating is a nationally-recognized acknowledgment of Mr. Pickens’ professional accomplishments and skills as an attorney and places him among the elite practitioners in the country.
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