Partnership is subjectively determined by the existing partners of the firm. However, major criteria include:

• Must have more than just a high degree of technical ability; demonstration of the ability to achieve a high quality work product.
  
  
• Must have good judgment and be able to exercise it under pressure.
  
  
• Must be capable of assuming primary responsibility for major matters for major clients.
  
  
• Must be able to impress and handle a range of clients.
  
  
• Must have clearly demonstrated the ability to attract and hold clients for the firm by virtue of professional performance and personal qualities.
  
  
• Must have demonstrated a willingness to contribute adequately in time and effort to the sound administration of the firm and the firm’s non-fee work and other projects.
  
  
• Must be a person of good character, integrity and honesty, upon whom, and upon whose word, one can rely.
  
  
• Must have the ability to relate well to the firm’s other lawyers and staff members.
  
  
• Must be able to supervise and lead subordinates.
  
  
• Must contribute affirmatively to the economic success of the firm, including consistent performance at or above acceptable levels of revenues and collection.
  
  
• Specialization in an area of specific need to the firm.
  
  
• Community, professional and bar association participation.