Directory Methodology

How profile reviews and source records work

We publish a clear, limited record of how directory information is collected, reviewed, and corrected—without turning source activity into a rating or legal endorsement.

Methodology last updated: September 17, 2026

Our profile-review process

1. Identify a profile

Profiles are assembled from publicly available attorney and law-firm information. A listing is not a paid endorsement, legal recommendation, or ranking.

2. Record source context

We retain source records when a firm submits an update or when editors review material information. A source link is evidence for a claim; it is not a substitute for editorial review.

3. Review corrections

Correction requests are routed to an editorial queue. Editors evaluate the claimed change, supporting material, and profile context before marking a request resolved.

4. Show review status carefully

A profile can show a directory record review, editorial review, or verified source review. The status describes the directory’s review process only; it does not rate a lawyer’s quality or predict an outcome.

What each profile status means

StatusMeaningDoes not mean
Directory record reviewThe listing was included in the directory review cycle.A quality rating or a guarantee that every detail remains current.
Editorial reviewAn editor reviewed a correction request or material profile information.An endorsement, legal advice, or assessment of case results.
Verified source reviewAt least one profile source was verified during editorial review.That the firm is superior to another firm or appropriate for a particular case.

Limits of verification

Verification is focused on the specific source or profile detail reviewed. It does not validate every statement on a law-firm website, verify client reviews, authenticate court outcomes, or predict legal results. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Submit an update with a source

Firms can use the correction form to submit updated contact details, a source URL, and an attestation of authority. The request will be reviewed before any review status is changed.

Submit a profile correction