Lawyers of Distinction was established in 2014 to honor attorneys who have distinction in the practice of law. Lawyers of Distinction is a comprehensive legal directory which outlines the details of distinguished legal practitioners in various areas of specialization and their cities of practice. Lawyers of Distinction is a powerful marketing tool for lawyers who want to grow their practice, and offers benefits such as free continuing legal education (CLE) courses, custom plaques, online networking groups, and online profiles. It is similar to "Super Lawyers" and other such distinctions to honor excellence in the practice of law.
Carla Risoldi, a "five-star" reviewed attorney on both Avvo and Google, has been tapped to this prestigious organization for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Carla Risoldi founded Risoldi Law Offices in 1994 and has offices in Langhorne and New Hope, Pennsylvania. She practices primarily family law, specializing in divorce, custody, support and the like, in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
To become a member of Lawyers of Distinction, candidates are either nominated by their peers or a selection committee. They may also be self-nominated. Candidates are ranked based on 12-points to determine their professional achievements and peer recognition. Areas of focus are legal experience, honors and awards, educational background, case results, special certifications, and professional activities. Others are verdicts and settlements, AVVO reviews, Google reviews, pro bono and community service, representative clients, and lectures, writings, publications.
The selection process also involves verification of attorney licensing details, as well as comprehensive background checks for any malpractice or infractions. Lawyers who have had disciplinary proceedings within the past 10 years at the time of application are denied membership. Lawyers of Distinction recognizes excellence in close to 30 areas of law.
