Importance of Board Certification for Attorneys
Most practices focus on a particular area where the firm has developed a level of expertise. Board Certification requires additional education, evaluation and expertise so that attorneys can better serve their clients. An attorney who is Board Certified is among the top 1% of attorneys who practice in that area of specialty.
Board Certifications are not easy to get, so when a lawyer holds a board certification from an accredited or state sponsored organization, you immediately know some important things about the attorney without even meeting him or her. Some of the safe assumptions include:
The lawyer is in elite company, less than one percent of attorneys attain certification in the area of law they practice.
The lawyer is seriously dedicated to his practice area.
The lawyer has made substantial effort and investment in becoming a better attorney, well above and beyond the standard requirements, and proving this to the satisfaction of a non-profit certifying board.
The lawyer is highly regarded by fellow attorneys and judges.
The lawyer has made a commitment to continuing education, and deeper training in his practice area.
The lawyer passed independent screening and examination in addition to the requirements imposed by a state’s licensing association.