Nelson Hardiman, AmSpa's partner law firm in California, announced that co-founders Harry Nelson and Mark Hardiman have been distinguished as Super Lawyers for 2015. Both Mr. Nelson and Mr. Hardiman were selected in the practice area of Health Care Law for the upcoming year. This award is partly peer-nominated, with lawyers recognizing and voting for colleagues they have personally observed in action. An attorney-led research team then assigns points to each candidate based upon licensing, good standing with the state licensing agency, and no history of disciplinary action. The research staff also takes into consideration firm size, practice area and geographic location. According to its website, Super Lawyers bases its awards on “a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.” After evaluating many attorneys’ opinions and the research results, only lawyers with the highest point totals are placed on The Super Lawyers® list. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service recognizing outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected as Super Lawyers.