How many attorneys are currently Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law?
 

Approximately 1,410 Texas attorneys are now Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law.

How does the consumer know whether an attorney is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law?

Board Certified attorneys are entitled to indicate certification on business cards and letterhead by using the expression “Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law - Texas Board of Legal Certificate of Special Competence awarded by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and list the certification in legal directories and telephone listings under “Attorneys - Board Certified”.

How long does an attorney remain certified in Personal Injury Trial Law?

Certification is for a period of 5 years. To remain certified after that time,, every 5 years the attorney must apply for recertification and meet the requirements for continued experience, peer review and continuing legal education.

What are the general requirements for Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law?

All Personal Injury Trial Law Board Certified attorneys must have:

Been licensed to practice law for at least 5 years

Practiced personal injury trial law for at least 3 years

Devoted a minimum of 25% of their law practice to personal injury trial law

Handled a wide variety of personal injury trial law matters to demonstrate experience and involvement

Attended personal injury trial law continuing legal education seminars regularly to keep their legal training up to date

Been evaluated by fellow lawyers and judges

Passed a day-long written examination

What special requirements must a lawyer who is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law meet?