2. Joe Tacopina is a preeminent criminal
defense, civil, and securities litigation
attorney with over 20 years of legal
experience. Tacopina's expertise has
earned him recognition as a Super
Lawyer in the New York Edition.

3. While a number of awards recognize legal
achievement, the public still needs a
designation that sets quality attorneys apart
from their peers. Covering all 50 states and the
District of Columbia, Super Lawyers recognizes
the finest attorneys in over 70 areas of
practice, making it a useful tool for finding the
best lawyers available. The Super Lawyers
selection process, which received patent
recognition in 2013, involves multiple
phases, including peer nominations and
evaluation of professional achievement. Each
state has its own list of Super Lawyers. Fewer
than 5% of attorneys earn recognition.

4. Those selected are listed in their state’s
Super Lawyers Magazine. In 2013, the
designation will go international with the
first selections in London, England.