Associate Rachel Sharp Upshaw was recently honored with the “10 Best” family law attorneys for the second year in a row by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys™ (AIOFLA). The AIOFLA is an impartial organization that recognizes excellence in both the attorney and their level of client satisfaction. Candidates are ranked “10 Best” by state in six areas of practice. Rachel was named one of the 10 best family law attorneys in the state of Tennessee for the second year in a row, and the law office of Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC could not be prouder of her!
How are candidates chosen for the “10 Best” award?
Attorneys are nominated by their peers or by a member of the AIOFLA board. The AIOFLA Board of Regents reviews the list of nominees and selects the finalists for the “10 Best” award according to the following criteria: (from the AIOFLA website):
- 10/10 in client satisfaction reviews
- Top rated attorneys in their field
- Must be an industry leader
- No unresolved complaints
- Awards and recognition
- Association memberships
- Publications on subject matter in their area of practice
- Speaking engagements
- Education and continued education
The American Institute believes that most awards given for excellence fail to take the attorney/client relationship into full account, and they are offering a new way for people in need of legal services to assess an attorney’s attention to their clientele. When a prospective client sees that an attorney has won a “10 Best” award in client satifsfaction, they can be assured that this candidate has won the approval of not just other attorneys, but of their clients.
This year’s selection marks Rachel’s second win in a row, an incredible honor – and a sign of her commitment to her clients and their needs. The proof of Rachel’s diligent attention to her clients is evident in the glowing reviews she receives from former clients. She listens to her clients and she is responsive to their needs during one of the most challenging times of their lives. Winning this award for the second year running is confirmation of her commitment to excellence. Congratulations, Rachel!
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.
