Boston's Best Lawyers

I was recently informed that I will be listed in the newest edition of Boston's Best Lawyers. I have never seen this publication, published by the Boston Globe. I am familiar with Martindale-Hubbell, a multi-volume publication containing some basic laws of each state and a listing for every lawyer in each state in the country, sorted by State and City or Town, with corresponding peer ratings, and I achieved the highest possible rating, "AV," many years ago. Martindale-Hubbell is a publication that is purchased by lawyers to find lawyers for clients in other jurisdictions. It is expensive and I do not own a copy. I have old copies that other lawyers have given to me, and they make great doorstops. Most of my referrals come from word or mouth or by virtue of my reputation with referrals originating from former clients, other lawyers, or a listing in a publication (e.g.,the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member Handbook). If I wanted to make use of the Boston's Best Lawyers 2009 Edition listing, I would have to spend money to purchase space. Since I do not advertise in the yellow pages, and most people use the Internet to find people, (e.g., Google©), I am spending money on my website, still under development. The address will be: www.greenmountainlawyers.com. In Vermont, I have incorporated as a professional limited liability corporation (William E. Kraham, PLC), and I am in the process of doing the same in Texas (William E. Kraham, PLLC). If you want to learn more about Boston's Best Lawyers, their website is here.