Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: July 23, 2026
Welcome to LawyersofDistinction.com (the “Site”), operated by Lawyers of Distinction (“LOD,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, our membership programs, and any products or services offered through the Site (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing the Site, submitting a nomination, accepting a nomination, purchasing a membership, or using any of our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site or Services.
1. Nature of the Organization
Lawyers of Distinction is a private membership organization that provides recognition, marketing, and networking services to attorneys. Membership in Lawyers of Distinction is not a ranking, rating, or endorsement of any attorney’s legal ability, skill, or competence; does not constitute a certification of expertise or specialization in any area of law; and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any state bar association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, any court, or any governmental agency. Any references to “excellent,” “excellence,” or “distinguished” refer to the Lawyers of Distinction organization only and not to any named member individually. No representation is made that the quality of legal services performed by members is greater than that of other attorneys.
2. Selection Process
Members are selected through a review and vetting process conducted by our Selection Committee utilizing our proprietary platform (U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/743,254), which generates a numerical score of 1 to 5 for each of twelve enumerated factors recognizing the applicant’s achievements and peer recognition. Attorneys may become candidates by invitation, nomination, or direct application. A nomination does not guarantee membership, and attorneys may not pay a fee to be nominated. All applicants must be licensed to practice law, and candidates are subject to a final review for ethical violations within the past ten years before confirmation of membership. We reserve the right to accept or reject any application in our sole discretion.
3. Eligibility
Membership is limited to attorneys who are licensed and in good standing with the bar of at least one U.S. state or territory (or the equivalent licensing authority in their jurisdiction). We reserve the right to verify licensure status at any time and to deny, suspend, or revoke membership for any attorney who is not in good standing, who has been subject to disciplinary action, or who otherwise fails to meet our membership criteria. You represent and warrant that all information submitted in your nomination, application, or profile is truthful, accurate, and complete.
4. Membership Terms, Billing, and Renewal
(a) Term. Membership is valid for one (1) year from acceptance of your application, unless a different term is stated at the time of purchase.
(b) Tiers and Fees. LOD offers multiple membership tiers, including Charter Membership, Featured Attorney, and Distinguished Attorney, each with the benefits and pricing described on the Membership Options page at the time of purchase. All fees are in U.S. dollars.
(c) Automatic Renewal. Unless you cancel, your membership will automatically renew at the end of each membership term, and you authorize us to charge your payment method on file at the then-current rate for your membership tier.
(d) Cancellation. You may cancel your membership at any time by submitting a cancellation notice at https://www.lawyersofdistinction.com/cancel-my-membership/ or by calling (877) 335-3021. To avoid being charged for the upcoming term, cancellation must be submitted at least fourteen (14) days prior to your renewal date. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current membership term.
(e) Refunds. Except as required by applicable law, membership fees are non-refundable once your application has been accepted and membership benefits have been activated. Custom plaques, crystals, and other personalized products are non-refundable once production has begun, except in the case of manufacturing defects or errors on our part, in which case we will replace the item at no charge.
(f) Price Changes. We may change membership fees upon notice to you prior to renewal. Continued membership after a price change takes effect constitutes acceptance of the new fees.
(g) Failed Payments. If a payment fails, we may suspend or terminate your membership and associated benefits, including directory listings and use of LOD marks, until payment is resolved.
5. Membership Benefits and Directory Listings
Membership benefits may include, depending on tier: a custom plaque, crystal statue, listing in the LOD member directory at thelawyersofdistinction.com, office brochures, press release distribution, publication in member roster advertisements, networking group and social media access, member discounts, and use of the LOD logo and trademarked materials. Shipment of welcome materials is generally completed within 4–6 weeks of acceptance; all production and shipping timelines are estimates only. We reserve the right to modify, substitute, or discontinue any benefit at our discretion. You are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information displayed in your directory profile and must promptly notify us of any changes to your licensure status, contact information, or practice details.
6. License to Use LOD Marks
During your active annual membership term, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to display the LOD name, logo, seal, and badge on your letterhead, law firm pamphlets, mailing materials, print media, advertising, website, and email signature in connection with your legal practice. This license terminates automatically upon expiration, cancellation, or revocation of your membership, at which point you must promptly remove all LOD marks from your website, marketing materials, email signatures, and social media profiles. You may not modify the LOD marks or use them in any manner that is misleading, disparaging, or in violation of applicable attorney advertising rules.
7. Attorney Advertising Rules; Member Responsibility
You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of LOD membership, marks, plaques, and marketing materials complies with the rules of professional conduct and attorney advertising regulations of every jurisdiction in which you practice or advertise. Some jurisdictions restrict or regulate the use of badges, seals, or membership recognitions in attorney advertising. LOD makes no representation that use of its marks or materials complies with the rules of any particular jurisdiction, and you agree that you have independently evaluated such compliance.
8. No Attorney-Client Relationship; No Legal Advice
Nothing on the Site constitutes legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created between any visitor and LOD, or between any visitor and any member, by virtue of the Site or the member directory. The directory is provided for informational purposes only. LOD does not endorse, recommend, or vouch for any member, and consumers should conduct their own due diligence before hiring any attorney.
9. Products and Shipping
Plaques, crystals, badges, brochures, and other physical products are custom-produced. Risk of loss passes to you upon our delivery of the product to the carrier. Additional plaques, crystals, and brochures may be ordered through the member gear page and are subject to the pricing and terms stated at the time of order.
10. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, seals, images, software, and design — is the property of LOD or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Except for the limited license granted to active members in Section 6, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any Site content without our prior written consent.
11. User Submissions
By submitting content to us — including nominations, applications, testimonials, photographs, biographical information, and reviews — you grant LOD a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute that content in connection with the Services and our marketing, including member roster publications and advertisements. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit and that it does not infringe the rights of any third party.
12. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to: (a) use the Site for any unlawful purpose; (b) misrepresent your identity, licensure status, or credentials; (c) scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Site or member directory by automated means; (d) interfere with the operation or security of the Site; (e) use LOD marks after your membership ends; or (f) use the Services in violation of applicable attorney advertising or professional conduct rules.
13. Disclaimers
THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE, OR THAT MEMBERSHIP WILL PRODUCE ANY PARTICULAR MARKETING RESULT, CLIENT ACQUISITION, OR BUSINESS OUTCOME.
14. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LOD AND ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO LOD IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LOD and its owners, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Site or Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your use of LOD marks or materials in violation of attorney advertising rules; or (d) your violation of any third-party rights.
16. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your membership and access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, including for violation of these Terms, loss of good standing with your licensing authority, disciplinary action, or conduct we determine is harmful to LOD or its members. Upon termination, your license to use LOD marks ends immediately. Sections 10, 13, 14, 15, and 18 survive termination.
17. Dispute Resolution; Arbitration; Class Action Waiver
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Orange County, Florida, and shall be conducted on an individual basis only. YOU AND LOD EACH WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. Either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court in lieu of arbitration.
18. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Subject to Section 17, any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Orange County, Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
19. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site or Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
20. Miscellaneous
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any order or membership confirmation, constitute the entire agreement between you and LOD regarding the Services. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver. You may not assign these Terms without our written consent.
21. Contact Us
Lawyers of Distinction
4700 Millenia Blvd, Suite 175
Orlando, FL 32839
Phone: (877) 335-3021
Contact form: https://www.lawyersofdistinction.com/contact/