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William L. Goode and The Goode Law Firm, A P.L.C., are rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. The Martindale-Hubbell AV rating indicates very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the bar. Generations of lawyers have relied on Martindale-Hubbell as the authoritative resource for information from the worldwide legal profession. With a history spanning more than 133 years, the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Network is currently powered by a database of over 1 million lawyers and law firms in 160 countries. Now, more than ever, the Legal Network is the most complete, widely used and trusted source of information on the worldwide legal profession. Martindale-Hubbell ratings reflect the confidential opinions of bar members and the judiciary, and attest to the individual lawyer's legal ability and adherence to professional standards of ethics. Exclusive to the Martindale-Hubbell law directory, ratings are accepted as exceptionally valuable benchmarks from members of the legal community, and testify to the unique and respected position the law directory occupies in the legal profession. The Legal Ability Rating (A) takes into consideration the standard of ability toward the area where the lawyer practices, the attorney's expertise, nature of practice and qualifications relevant to the profession. The General-Ethical Standards Rating (V) covers adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence, and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.