"Over 177 legal professionals from various websites have been highlighted in the 2021 Acritas Stars list"
Acritas, a global legal services market research firm, has unveiled its 2021 list of Acritas Stars, a select group of lawyers who have been nominated by clients for their exceptional client service, stand-out legal expertise, and trusted relationships.
The list, which serves as a source of highly recommended lawyers, is based on an analysis of over 8,000 client interviews and supplemented by visible recognition in top-tier legal rankings and awards. The defining factors for an Acritas Star lawyer are client endorsement based on superior service, legal acumen, and effective relationship management.
The Acritas Stars
The 2021 Acritas Stars list includes lawyers from various cities around the world, including Johannesburg, Austin, Quebec, Toronto, Dubai, Montreal, Houston, Durban, Dallas, London, New York, and more. Some of the notable names on the list are:
- Patric Botha (Johannesburg)
- Yvonne Puig (Austin)
- Jérôme Landry (Quebec)
- Daryl Lansdale (Houston, San Antonio)
- Michael Bunn (Toronto)
- Mohammed Paracha (Dubai)
- Meghan Stewart (Montreal)
- William Davis (Houston)
- Ugendran Odayar (Durban)
- Richard S. Krumholz (Dallas)
- Chris Hilbert (New York)
- Ross Viguet (Dallas)
- John Boehm (Houston, Riyadh)
- Margaret Mason (Vancouver)
- Vincent Rochette (Quebec)
- Mario Caron (Montreal)
- Michael Moher (Toronto)
- Karen Ainslie (Johannesburg)
- Alexey Borodak (Moscow)
- Imran Ahmad (Toronto)
- Karine Montagut (Paris)
- Donald Warnock (London)
- Allyson Whyte Nowak (Toronto)
- Steve Malas (Montreal)
- Donald Strauber (New York)
- Jonathan Herbst (London)
Key Characteristics of Acritas Stars
Acritas Stars are hailed as standout lawyers who create a significant uplift in client satisfaction, advocacy, and share of wallet. Key characteristics and performance metrics that define an Acritas Star lawyer based on client perception include:
- Client-nomination and recognition: Clients actively select and endorse these lawyers as top performers in their field, indicating a high degree of trust and satisfaction.
- Expertise and specialization: They demonstrate deep, specialized knowledge in their practice areas that aligns with client needs.
- Responsiveness and communication: These lawyers maintain proactive, clear, and frequent communication, enhancing the client experience.
- Use of innovative approaches: Some Acritas Star lawyers implement alternative pricing models, legal project management, and efficiency practices to maximize client value.
- Sustained excellence over time: Many have been repeatedly recognized in elite rankings and lists, reflecting consistent high performance.
The Impact of Acritas Stars
The impact of Acritas Stars is revealed to affect various performance metrics such as quality of service, closeness to client, innovativeness, and cost-effectiveness. By focusing on client feedback and nominations, Acritas aims to provide a more accurate and unbiased representation of the legal industry's top performers.
For more information about the Acritas Stars and their methodology, visit the Acritas website.
[1] Acritas. (2021). Acritas Stars 2021. Retrieved from acritas.com/acritas-stars-2021
[2] Acritas. (2021). Acritas Stars: Defining the world's leading lawyers. Retrieved from acritas.com/acritas-stars-defining-the-worlds-leading-lawyers
- The 2021 Acritas Stars list incorporates lawyers from diverse cities worldwide who excel in finance, business, and the legal industry, as evidenced by names like Patric Botha (Johannesburg), Chris Hilbert (New York), and Imran Ahmad (Toronto).
- Acritas Stars are esteemed for their significant influence on client satisfaction, advocacy, and share of wallet, not only in the legal industry but also within finance and business sectors, enabling them to maintain proactive, clear, and frequent communication while implementing innovative approaches to maximize client value.
