Stephen Lebau Named "2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment" by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell

January 1, 2013:  American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell has selected Stephen Lebau as a “2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment” and designated him with their AV Preeminent peer review rating. Stephen states the awards reflects the high-quality, client-driven work that Lebau & Neuworth performs with each and every one of the Firm’s clients. Stephen adds that the awards evidence that the defense bar recognizes his Firm as a most worthy adversary. The AV Preeminent peer review rating is known throughout the industry as the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards. This rating is generated from evaluations of lawyers by other members of the bar and the judiciary in the United States and Canada. Ratings are based on performance in five key areas, rated on a scale of 1 to 5 (with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest). These areas are:

• Legal Knowledge - Lawyer's familiarity with the laws governing his/her specific area of practice(s)
• Analytical Capabilities - Lawyer's creativity in analyzing legal issues and applying technical knowledge
• Judgment - Lawyer's demonstration of the salient factors that drive the outcome of a given case or issue.
• Communication Ability - Lawyer's capability to communicate persuasively and credibly
• Legal Experience - Lawyer's degree of experience in his/her specific area of practice(s)

Receiving the highest AV Preeminent® is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. The “Top Rated Lawyers” listing will appear in the February issue of The American Lawyer & Corporate Counsel magazine.