Our Basic Methodology

Choosing a trusted and competent cruise lawyer is of paramount importance when it comes to safeguarding your rights. The sea of potential legal counsel can be overwhelming, making navigating difficult.

That’s where Best Cruise Lawyers come in. Utilizing rigorous yet transparent methodology, we have dedicated ourselves to taking the guesswork out of this crucial choice.

“Our mission is to showcase the best-of-the-best in cruise law based on meticulous peer review. In that spirit, we’ve crafted a refined evaluation process designed to capture the consensus opinion of top lawyers about their colleagues’ professional abilities within the same geographical area and legal practice field.”

Our Peer Nomination-Based Methodology

Nomination Submission:

Anyone can nominate a lawyer for this recognition, but the candidates themselves.

Peer Review:

Currently recognized lawyers provide feedback on the caliber of the candidate’s work.

Analysis of Feedback:

We gather the results and diligently review the voters’ feedback.

Eligibility Check:

Candidates’ standings with their local bar associations are verified to ensure they are in good standing.

Results Released:

The verdict is then announced. Firms are informed, and the newly recognized lawyers’ names are published in print and online.

Access Granted

Access Granted If Initiated

Once admitted, you will be able to access your attorney profile, use our list server, post informative articles (after passing our editorial process) and mobile phone app.

Embarking Your Journey To The Best Cruise Law. Nominations from clients, attorneys, marketing experts, and others for nominating a cruise law advocate for impartial peer-review are wholeheartedly welcomed.

Nominate a Best Cruise Lawyer

The very Best Cruise Lawyers already know who the best cruise lawyers are. Although clients can review and recommend for entry into our organization, we won’t let uninvited lawyers in, and all of them must go through our vetting process. Lawyers give us feedback and we start the investigations.

Making its mark is our “Shining Lights“ accolade. This honor uses our Purely Peer Review^® technique to spotlight sterling legal talent among lawyers in the early stages of their careers. The first step to be considered for a “Ones to Watch” award lies in nomination.

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.

More About Our Historic Journey

Best Cruise Lawyers has spent over a decade vetting cruise ship lawyer and helping victims find legal referrals AT NO CHARGE. From nomination process, to cohort-reviews, we are the premier international maritime law attorney vetting service for this maritime law practice area.

Learn More About Our Storied History

Glossary of Terms

Navigating the world of maritime law can be like sailing through high seas; it’s much smoother when you understand the language. In this section, we’re clarifying the meanings of some key terms in our Best Cruise Lawyer service.

Nominee or Candidate

A nominee is a lawyer recommended for recognition by Best Cruise Lawyers. These individuals are added to a ballot for anonymous peer evaluation. After receiving ample positive feedback and recognition from Best Cruise Lawyers, they participate in a future evaluation exercise. Nominations can be placed online or through email at cpo@icvla.org.

Recognized Best Cruise Lawyers

These are individuals noted for their exquisite legal talent in our Best Cruise Lawyers or “Shining Lights” editions. A recognized Best Cruise Lawyer is an individual who is automatically considered for the subsequent research cycle. As a part of this prestigious group, these lawyers are invited to evaluate their peers anonymously. Lastly, they receive the benefit of a free listing in our regional magazines and associated publications, with the option for additional marketing opportunities.

A Decade Plus of Growth and Influence

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.