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David Farnbauch Awarded AV Preeminent Rating

David Farnbauch Awarded AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

Fort Wayne, Indiana, Personal Injury attorney David Farnbauch has been awarded the “AV Preeminent Rating” by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. The AV Rating is the highest possible rating given by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review for a lawyer and is established entirely on a peer-review basis.

The AV Preeminent designation signifies that a David Farnbauch’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence in both legal ability & ethical standards.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings reflect a combination of a lawyer's Legal Ability rating and General Ethical Standards rating as provided by their peers.

The Legal Ability Rating indicates professional ability within a specific area of practice as rated by other lawyers and judges, and is based on five key areas:

  • Legal Knowledge
  • Analytical Capabilities
  • Judgment
  • Communication Ability
  • Legal Experience

The General Ethical Standards Rating denotes adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, including reliability and diligence.

David Farnbauch is honored to receive this prestigious recognition from his fellow peers and holds it as a testament to Sweeney Law Firm’s commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

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