WOW. They have a Great team!!
I first culled their ideas down to the following submissions (not in any particular order, but numbered here for convenience):
1 vivid 10:32 AM
2 vivid 11:39 AM
3 lace 6:51 PM
4 lace 6:54 PM
5 Reina 8:51 PM (2 submissions at that time, both are very good)
6 lily 9:52 PM
Comparing just these six, I think numbers 2, 4, and 5 are the most appealing (for me, anyway). Can't say why for sure; I just liked the touch and feel.
I think overall, #5 (Reina's suggestions) are best. The text stands out from/contrasts the background nicely.
Other comments:
#1 and #2 both looked very good (I don't care about Slave's question about the significance of the arrow, I like the look), but I am not a fan of monochrome shades of gray (although, as a lawyer, I typically look for gray areas :-)).
#3 and #4 are great designs/concepts, but not enough contrast between font color and background. With a small logo, it strains the (admittedly old) eyes.
#6 I like it (a minor potential contrast issue with the placement of the L and the scales, which I am sure could be adjusted).
As an aside, as I type this reply, I keep toggling back and forth between the logo site and this (lawtalkers "add reply") screen. I admite that vivid's 11:52 PM submission is growing on me (I think that deleting the circle around the gavel would improve it markedly).
Could you ask them to develop designs for the Ignore button?
