Eleven intellectual property lawyers from Harness IP were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in 2013 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Those attorneys chosen were as follows:

Super Lawyers: Michael P. Brennan, Christopher M. Brock, Lisabeth H. Coakley, Glenn E. Forbis, Stephen J. Foss, Paul A. Keller, Robert J. Lenihan, Gregory A. Stobbs

Rising Stars: Allen E. Pittoors, Jessica S. Sachs, Brent G. Seitz

The Michigan patent and trademark attorneys selected were listed in the Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine distributed this month. All IP attorneys also appear on the web at superlawyers.com.

Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.

The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. The Super Lawyers selection process involves three basic steps: creation of the candidate pool; evaluation of candidates by the research department; and peer evaluation by practice area.