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This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
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Client Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity
and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.
Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Samford & Denson, LLP got this award in 2021
Martindale Peer Awards
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him
or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Samford & Denson, LLP got this award in 2021
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Awards
Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A,
publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.
Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
Another lawyer referred me to Andrew Stanley regarding a car accident earlier in the week in rural Lee County, Alabama. I called on a Friday afternoon expecting a voice mail, but instead received a good phone discussion with Attorney Stanley who provided good legal counsel and confidence that if I need a lawyer for my family member for failure to yield citation, he is intelligent, competent, and hard working. I am so grateful for the time he spent on the phone with me and for his care and concern for my family’s traffic accident.
Jennifer is very knowledgeable, intelligent, and cares about her clients case. She solved my problem quickly. Truly a praiseworthy lawyer, I would highly recommend her to anyone. She won my case plus very reasonable priced!
Jennifer Chambliss is a straight-forward, intelligent, honest and knowledgeable attorney who is skilled in balancing the legal necessities with the delicate aspects of a complicated divorce situation. Jennifer’s expertise and understanding of law drove to a close what was a challenging case. She managed to accomplish this in the best manner possible and with excellent results for my family. Jennifer was caring and supportive while ensuring that I understood the process and each step along the way. I trust her completely, have the utmost confidence in her abilities and would recommend her for any and all cases, simple to complex.
I was referred to Jennifer Chambliss by a lawyer in another city who said Jennifer is who she would use. I called her and met with her and knew immediately that I wanted to work with her. I like her pricing structure - it is fair and balanced. I also like her responsiveness. She always got back to me in a timely manner. She explained my options well, explained to me how the law works (since I do not have a legal mind), and walked me through a painful divorce from a 30-year marriage. She got the most that she could for me and was ruthless in her representation of me. She fought a battle for me that I could not have fought alone. Having her helped me to feel more empowered and helped me to feel hopeful for the future. She really understands the law and is super fast in knowing how to correctly convey my wishes in a settlement agreement. I am so appreciative of her time and would hire her again in a heartbeat. She was a blessing to me in so many respects. Her professionalism is top notch.
Jennifer Chambliss was an incredible lawyer to work with. Divorce and custody disagreements are hard enough. My ex took me back to court, hoping to change custody. I did some research and called several lawyers and hired Jennifer. Jennifer was easy to talk to, knew her case law and researched more case law to ensure I had a strong case. While almost unheard of, due to her legal arguments and knowledge, the judge decided to change the type of hearing and made his verdict on the case.
My best friend hired Ms. Chambliss to represent her in a divorce and we are forever grateful for the exceptional service we received from her firm. My friend was a stay at home mother with no idea where to start when she was faced with the end of her marriage. Ms. Chambliss was patient from the start and took the time to personally explain the ins and outs of the law, while encouraging and empowering my friend to be an active part of her own settlement negotiations, which provided her peace throughout this process. She advocated for my friend's best interest and was always available for questions when needed. She was conscious of her financial position and submitted regular and fair invoices for her review timely. I would HIGHLY recommend Ms. Chambliss for anyone looking for a lawyer.
Jennifer Chambliss was a true blessing to my children and I. She is great! She was professional and very helpful through the already difficult situation and I would seriously recommend her to anyone going through divorce/child custody. She's the best!
Beginning with my initial contact to my finalized divorce, I could not have asked for a more professional, dedicated, and caring legal team than what I found with Jennifer Chambliss. She and her assistant were easily contactable, provided me their undivided attention whether in the office or on the phone, and kept me continuously updated on the case. She will take the time to listen to what you hope to achieve, then provide you your best options moving forward. My highest recommendation.
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