THE ATTORNEYS IN THIS GROUP ARE CONSIDERED "THE BEST OF THE BEST". THERE ARE ONLY ABOUT 100 ATTORNEYS IN ORANGE COUNTY THAT ACHEIVE THIS DISTINCT QUALIFICATION. ABOTA recognizes attorneys who display skill, civility and integrity. Choosing an attorney with the ABOTA distinction means you have one of the best attorneys representing you - experienced, well qualified, ready and able to take your case to trial.
"FEWER THAN 1% OF US LAWYERS ARE MEMBERS OF THE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM AS IT IS ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS GROUP OF TRIAL LAWYERS IN THE UNITED STATES." Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements.
THIS IS THE HIGHEST RATING AN ATTORNEY CAN RECEIVE. "Martindale-Hubbell recognizes Morrell as a lawyer who has reached the height of professional excellence,practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity."
RIVERS J. MORRELL HAS BEEN SELECTED BY SUPER LAWYERS SIX CONSECUTIVE YEARS - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012! LESS THAN 5% OF ATTORNEYS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HAVE BEEN SELECTED SUPER LAWYERS BY THE BLUE RIBBON PANEL.This is the result of a selection process in which less than 5% of the attorneys in Southern California are selected Super Lawyers. SUPER LAWYERS magazine names attorneys in each state who received the highest point totals, as chosen by their peers and through the independent research."
The Elite Lawyers of America organization recognizes the outstanding achievements of a select group of lawyers who have obtained a verdict or settlement of $2 MILLION DOLLARS or more in a civil case.
LAWDRAGON HAS RECOGNIZED RIVERSMORRELL AS "ONE OF THE TOP 3000 ATTORNEYS IN THE UNITED STATES", WHICH REPRESENTS "THE TOP 1%" IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION. Lawdragon is a legal ranking and news service that provides expert analysis about lawyers and judges. Lawdragon describes its listing as the "most elite group of legal professionals compiled in the country".
MR. MORRELL HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS A "TRIAL SPECIALIST" BY THIS ORGANIZATION. THERE ARE LESS THAN 120 ATTORNEYS IN THE ENTIRE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT HAVE THIS CERTIFICATION. NBLSC is a rigorous testing and approval process that officially recognizes the extensive education and courtroom experience of attorneys.