This week, a commenter on a post about lawyer-ranking site Avvo noted that Abraham Lincoln has a listing on the Avvo site.

CNET also noted Lincoln's listing at the time of Avvo's 2007 launch.

Lincoln, as a deceased lawyer, is not rated on Avvo's 1 to 10 scale. But seeing this profile—apparently claimed from beyond the grave—prompts us to ask you: Who do you think is history's top lawyer, and why? Naturally, he or she could still be alive—and perhaps even rated by Avvo. But we encourage those who want to look back further in history to do so, and we encourage you to give shout-outs to lower-profile lawyers who you don't think should be forgotten by history.

Answer in the comments below.

Read the answers to last week's question: Have You Thanked a Lawyer Today?

Featured answer:

Posted by newt1989: "After a lengthy phone call with an in-house guy about all the ways certain litigation my client is involved with could affect his client, I sent him a follow-up e-mail, encouraging him to call with any further questions. In response, he wrote: 'Trust me, it was way better talking to you. To find someone who has any idea about where this might all end up is of some comfort. You’re a tremendous asset to all of us who rely on your counsel. Thanks again! '

"Talk about a thanks from out of the blue; it really meant (and still means) a lot to me."