Year: 2016

Best Cruise Lawyers – our past, present, and future- is a testament to an unwavering commitment to acknowledging and celebrating brilliance within the legal field.

The Founding Volunteers: Robert Hammond and Bill Slawski

Robert Hammond and Bill Slawski, as legal heavyweights in their own right, took on the task of controlling the helm of Best Cruise Lawyers with unparalleled passion and dedication. Their inclusive vision and leadership skills have helped shape the organization’s direction and continue to be the guiding light for our journey of recognizing and appreciating legal prodigies from the maritime sector.

The influence of these visionaries is not limited to their participation in setting the organization’s strategic plan; they have led from the front in strengthening the ties between law firms and their clients. Their extraordinary proactive approach and dedication to providing an uncritical, transparent, and comprehensive lawyer rating service have played a seminal role in the success of Best Cruise Lawyers.

Robert Hammond – A veteran with a rich legacy

From an extensive legal background, Robert Hammond brought a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to transparency and excellence. His visionary insights considerably elevated Best Cruise Lawyers’ strategic approach, enabling us to garner prominence while reinforcing our commitment to bridging the gap between cruise victims and proficient maritime attorneys.

Bill Slawski – The Renaissance Man

A seasoned lawyer and a Google patent interpreter, Bill Slawski, with his unique skill set and deep understanding of the digital world, has significantly contributed to the expansion of Best Cruise Lawyers into the digital realm. His ability to adapt to changing technological demands while maintaining the highest standards of integrity has been instrumental in growing our digital footprint and accessibility among clients and attorneys alike.

The collaborative synergy between Slawski and Hammond helped create a service that is as relevant and reliable as it is, indexing domestic and global law firms. The fruit of their cooperation is not just a list but a legacy that stands for transparency, proficiency, and respect within the maritime law industry.

And so, we remember our founders with gratitude and a reinforced commitment to follow their path to help cruise ship victims find the most phenomenally skilled lawyers in the industry. With their direction under our sail, we strive to contribute to a fair and transparent maritime legal service.

Maritime Law Firm of the Year: Celebrating Firm-wide Excellence

The “Cruise Firm of the Year” award is one of the great traditions of Best Cruise Lawyers. We understand that successful legal representation doesn’t exist in a vacuum – it is often the result of a concerted team effort.

Teamwork Celebrated

The “Cruise Law Firm of the Year” award celebrates not just individual lawyers’ success but recognizes an entire team’s collective achievements. This honor identifies law firms with exceptional skill, integrity, and contribution to maritime law in specific regions and practice areas.

Considering Numerous Factors

Notably, the selection process for this much-coveted award is as meticulous as it is thorough. Besides confidential peer evaluations, other factors, such as the history of a firm’s recognition and firmographic information, are considered. In addition, we believe a law firm has successfully defended significant matters over the past year.

The Essential Role of Peers

Pivotal to our methodology is the role of peers. A law firm wouldn’t qualify for the “Maritime Law Firm of the Year” recognition without the valuations of their professional peers. Be it local or international law firms, peer reviews often bring forth the exceptional legal prowess of a firm, making them unstoppable forces in their areas of operation.

The Glorious Mark of Achievement

Receiving the “Maritime Law Firm of the Year” recognition is not just a glorious mark of achievement; it is a testament to the commitment of a law firm’s team to provide quality legal services against all odds. It reflects strength, synergy, and the relentless pursuit of justice for cruise accident victims.

Your Input Matters

Our rigorous process can only be successful with your support. We encourage you to participate in our peer evaluation process and nominate law firms you believe have provided exemplary client representation in the maritime law niche. Your input could propel an outstanding firm to receive the prestigious recognition they deserve.

Best Cruise Lawyers has seen astronomical growth since its establishment over a decade ago. Thanks to technological innovations and the tireless efforts of our dedicated team, the scope and influence of our peer-review surveys have expanded dramatically. We’ve maintained our core commitment to ethics, integrity, and accuracy and augmented our services to adapt to the changing legal landscapes.

Cross-Continental Influence

Part of our expansion has been our spread into various continents and countries. Today, Best Cruise Lawyers’ influence extends across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. This reach allows us to provide a comprehensive view of the international maritime legal field, helping clients trade local specificity for global perspectives.

Translating Legal Excellence

Best Cruise Lawyers has integrated a language selection feature, allowing participants in our survey process to contribute in a language they are most comfortable with. This move has encouraged more extensive and diverse participation, reaffirming our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.

Transparent and Rigorous Evaluation

We maintain transparency in our evaluation process and are committed to rigorously analyzing every piece of feedback we receive. This careful examination ensures the credibility of the results, allowing us to accurately gauge voter opinion and validate the legal prowess of nominee lawyers.

Service to the Maritime Legal Community

In serving the maritime legal community, we divulge our survey results to participating firms, ensuring they’re privy to their market standing while recognizing newly recognized lawyers’ contributions through print and online mediums.

The Future: Embracing Technology and Nurturing New Talent

We are excited to continue capitalizing on technological advancements to enhance our unique peer-review methodology as we look toward the future. With virtual conferences, advanced analytics, and a continuously evolving digital landscape, we are committed to being at the forefront of innovation.

Technology: Our Catalyst for Efficient Reviews

Modern technology has enabled us to streamline our processes like never before. Digital tools and software have helped us to efficiently manage the vast number of nominations we receive and conduct in-depth evaluations. In the upcoming years, we aim to integrate more advanced technologies into our processes to increase accuracy and expedite results.

New Talent: The Backbone of Future Success

While we take enormous pride in our history, we remain focused on the future. New talents in the maritime legal field are the key to our continued success. We strongly believe in identifying, nurturing, and celebrating these rising stars in our industry. They represent the future of maritime law, and we look forward to being a part of their journey.

Forward Together: Inclusivity and Collaboration

As we navigate the future, we strongly emphasize inclusivity and collaboration. We believe in a diversified legal community, ensuring attorneys from all backgrounds have equal opportunities for recognition. Our collaborative ethos encourages recognized attorneys to partake in peer reviews, cultivating a shared sense of responsibility for the evolution and integrity of our discipline.

No doubt, the future is full of exciting challenges and opportunities. Rest assured, Best Cruise Lawyers is ready to face the future head-on, with a dedication to transparency, excellence, and the recognition of deserving legal practitioners in the maritime field.

The law is reason, free from passion.
– Aristotle