“Board certification is
synonymous with the terms
‘specialist’ and ‘expert’ for
good reason. The program
maintains high standards
for experience and integrity
to help the public identify
lawyers who strive for
professional excellence.”
- Florida Bar President Henry M. Coxe, !!!

Established in 1982 by the Florida Supreme Court, board certification provides consumers with assurance in the selection of legal counsel. Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.

Certified attorneys are the only lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as Florida Bar Board Certified, specialists or experts.

Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in Various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice.

Minimum requirements for certification are listed below; each area of certification may contain higher or additional standards.

• A minimum of five years in law practice
• A satisfactory showing of substantial involvement in the field of law for which certification is sought
• A passing grade on the examination required of all applicants
• Satisfactory peer review assessment of competence in the specialty field as well as character, ethics and professionalism in the practice of law
• Satisfaction of the certification area’s continuing legal education requirements

WWW.FloridaBar.org/certification