FAQ
Q: What does board certification mean to me?
A: A board certified lawyer has taken several steps to be so recognized by the State Bar of Texa s as a specialist in a particular area of practice. The board certifed attorney must have a certain level of years of practice in the area, taken continuing legal education prior to being tested, and been endorsed by attorneys and judges familiar with his/her work. Any applicant for certification must undergo testing administered by the State Bar of Texas. If certified, the attorney’s certification is renewed every five years, during which time he/she must maintain a certain level of legal education and proficiency.
Less than 3% of all practicing attorneys have been certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Less than 1% have been certified in more than one field.