The letter was dated May 20 and requested that I accept the award by June 10, else it go to a runner-up in Montana in my stead. Only $300 to secure my 'custom engraved 8x10 Top Ten Award plaque', a twice-yearly listing on their website, member discounts, etc.
Apparently, I was either nominated by a licensed attorney or selected by one of their in-house research staff members, and then the research staff verified that I met the minimum requirements of membership.
I gather they missed the bit about me being almost 46, and my law license being in inactive status since licensing renewal in April, and my public Bar listing which shows that I no longer even reside in Montana.
Sounds a lot like Newt Gingrich's award mill . . . give me $X and I'll give YOU an award saying you're awesome!
And some people fall for this, even . . .
