Abstract: This invention relates to a system for eliciting, compiling, organizing, and giving access to information, and in particular, evaluation information, regarding providers of professional services. The specific example described herein is directed to a web based rating service and system dedicated to the litigation business world. It provides clients with a comprehensive review of all parties involved in litigation through a rating system specifically designed to fairly evaluate the performances of Judges, Mediators, Experts and Arbitrators. This service and system connects thousands of professionals in the legal industry and allows them to share reviews, comments and knowledge. Users who are part of the same organization (e.g., co-workers) can see the identity of each other to facilitate in-person discussions of the person being evaluated, while the identity of users who are not members of the same organization always remain anonymous.