The law firm of Schwartz & Perry, and two of the firm's partners, attorneys Murray Schwartz and Davida Perry, are rated "AV" with preeminence by Martindale-Hubbell, one of the oldest rating authorities worldwide. The "A" represents the highest level of legal ability, and the "V" indicates "Very high" adherence to the Professional Code of Responsibility in conduct, ethics and diligence. According to martindale.com: "An AV rating is a significant accomplishment - a testament to the fact that lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence." The firm, Mr. Schwartz and Ms. Perry have all enjoyed this rating for each of the past ten years.

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