We are so incredibly proud to announce that our own Rachel Deanna Sharp has just been named a 2014 recipient of Super Lawyers’ 2014 Rising Star award! Because the Super Lawyers selection process involves peer nominations – and because only 2.5% of nominated attorneys can be named a Rising Star – we’re even more thrilled for Rachel. This nomination is a true honor, and a testament to how terrific Rachel really is.
There are a few criteria that candidates must meet before being considered for the honor:
- The candidate must be no older than 40
- The candidate must have been in practice for up to 10 years
- The candidate must be awarded points in the 12 areas:
- Verdicts and settlements
- Transactions
- Representative clients
- Experience
- Honors and award
- Special licenses and certifications
- Bar and other professional activities
- Pro bono and community work
- Scholarly lectures and writings
- Education and employment background
- Position within the law firm
- Additional outstanding achievements
Our entire office is doing jumps of joy here in Nashville for Rachel, who has worked so hard for so long, and who we know in our hearts is truly deserving of this award.
So congratulations, Rachel Sharp! You deserve your award, and we’re simply overjoyed about your good news.
Karla C. Miller has devoted her entire career to the practice of family law in Tennessee. She attended Auburn University and Nashville School of Law, and upon graduation in 1996, she opened her own law firm and has been assisting families throughout Tennessee since then. Learn more about Karla C. Miller here.