Sumner Law Group, LLC, is pleased to announce that attorney Brent A. Sumner has once again been recognized with the highest rating – AV Preeminent – from the esteemed attorney review organization Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating is widely considered within the legal profession to be one of the most elite rankings an attorney can receive. The honor has a long history, with Martindale-Hubbell’s first attorney ratings issued in 1896. Martindale-Hubbell’s website notes that the AV Preeminent rating is the “highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.” Nineteen practice areas are included on Sumner’s profile on the organization’s website, including personal injury, automobile accidents, business and corporations, criminal defense, and wrongful death, among many others. Over the course of his career as a trial lawyer, Sumner has secured millions of dollars in compensation for his clients in countless legal actions. The St. Louis native has developed a reputation for excellence in Missouri legal circles. Some examples of his other honors include membership in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Personal Injury Lawyers and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, as well as citations from organizations including Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.
St. Louis Attorney Brent A. Sumner Again Receives Prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Honor for 2025