Friday, September 19th, 2008
About the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) was founded to give Texas residents the best possible resources for finding quality lawyers – specifically, lawyers with a specialization in the field relevant to the resident’s needs. Under the authority of the Supreme Court of Texas, the Texas Board of Legal Specialization approves lawyers and attorneys in twenty specializations. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization also provides this service for legal assistants in six areas of legal specialization.
What Happens with Legal Certification?
When a lawyer seeks to be certified in an area of specialization, he or she contacts the Texas Board of Legal Specialization to pay application fees and arrange to take a six-hour written exam. The lawyer must also submit to evaluation by judges and fellow lawyers and commit to taking continuing legal education (CLE) courses to stay current in the field.
To apply for Texas Board of Legal Specialization certification, the lawyer must also have been licensed for five years or more, have spent a certain portion of his or her time in practice working in the specialty area for at least three years, and demonstrate a breadth of exposure to the field during the work.
Benefits of Texas Board of Legal Specialization Certification
For the lawyer, Texas Board of Legal Specialization approval demonstrates that lawyer’s professionalism and commitment to the practice of that kind of law. It also marks the lawyer’s willingness to stay current and ability to prove skills, experience and proficiency to a group of peers and judges.
For you as a legal client, Texas Board of Legal Specialization approval helps you pick a lawyer who’s qualified and committed to your area of legal need. If you’re seeking a lawyer – one with an impartial certification from the state – you should consider the pedigree denoted by a Texas Board of Legal Specialization certification.
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Monday, September 15th, 2008
Steven C. Laird is a board certified Dallas trial lawyer. Certified in personal injury trial law and civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Laird has achieved national certification in civil trial law from The National Board of Trial Advocacy. Steve is among the less than 1% of Texas Attorneys who have earned triple board certification.
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization is an organization authorized by the Supreme Court of Texas to certify attorneys in 20 specific areas of law, and to certify legal assistants in six specific areas of law. Board certification by TBLS helps insure that citizens of Texas receive the highest quality legal services available.
Board Certification Process: Application And Examination
In Texas, a board certified trial lawyer must have completed at least 60 hours of continuing education in that field. After completing the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) approved courses, the attorney must apply for certification, providing references and proof that all of the standards for certification and rules and regulations for the specialty area have been met. After application, the TBLS specialty area Advisory Commission reviews the application and votes on the applicant. Only after approval by the Commission can the applicant take the examinations.
Exams are administered once a year, and cover knowledge, skills and subject matter for the specialty certification. After passing the examination, a Certificate of Special Competence is given to the applicant.
Board Certified Trial Lawyer Requirements
In Texas, a board certified trial lawyer must have been licensed to practice law for at least 5 years. The attorney must have devoted a required percentage of their practice to a board certified specialty for a minimum of 3 years. The attorney must attend continuing education seminars on a regular basis, and keep their legal training up to date. The lawyer must also pass a six hour written exam, and be evaluated by other lawyers and judges. In addition, a board certified trial lawyer must have handled various aspects (including jury trials) of cases including vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, or defective products which cause either physical or mental personal injury.
Listings Of Board Certified Trial Lawyers
In Texas, you can be sure your attorney is a board certified trial lawyer by going to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization website and doing a search on the TBLS Online Attorney Directory.
Contact a Board Certified Dallas Trial Lawyer
You can contact the board certified Dallas trial lawyer Steven C. Laird and submit a request for a free review of your case. Please fill out our short attorney contact form.
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