Another 207 attorneys become board certified
The Florida Bar recently approved board certification for 207 lawyers in 22 specialty areas of legal practice, ranging from admiralty and maritime law to real estate. The 22 areas represent the greatest number of state-approved certification areas in the nation. Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as specialists or experts.

Consumer and Media Resources

• Board Certified Lawyer Directory
• Board Certification for Lawyers: What Does It Mean?
• Legal Experts/Interview Sources: Media Contacts by Judicial Circuit

• Time to Apply / Time to Renew? Applications, exam specifications, standards and more.
• Board Certification Calendar Board Certification Application Filing Periods and Exam Dates
• Order Form for Board Certification Area Pamphlets (PDF)
• Board Certification Logos

• Board of Legal Specialization and Education Members
• Board of Legal Specialization and Education Mission Statement
• Standing Policies of the Board of Legal Specialization and Education
• Rules Regulating The Florida Bar: Chapter 6. Legal Specialization and Education Programs
• The ABA Standing Committee on Specialization

• Resource Kit for Board Certified Lawyers - Media Tips, PR Strategies and More
• Example Board Certification News Release
• Capstone - Bimonthly E-Newsletter for Board Certified Lawyers

In This Section

• Certified Lawyers List
• Board Certification Calendar
• News and Resources for Lawyers
  • Capstone
  • Resources
• Board Members
• Standing Policies
• RRTFB: Chapter 6.
• ABA Standing Committee on Specialization