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Definition
Civil trial law is the practice of law dealing with litigation of civil controversies in all areas of law before state courts, federal courts, administrative agencies and arbitrators.
Applications for Lawyers
To download an application, click on the appropriate application. You will be asked if you would like to "Open" or "Save" the file (MSWord). It is advisable to save the file to your computer for future reference. Type in your responses on the application and print a copy. Attach any required documents, enclose the $250 application fee, and mail your application to: The Florida Bar, Legal Specialization and Education Dept., 651 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300.
To obtain a current listing of your board certification CLE credit hours, please contact the staff listed below. You may access your CLER credit hours on the Bar's Website, but certification credit hours are not yet available online.
Currently Certified
If you were originally certified in 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 or 2005, the Application for Recertification (MSWord) must be postmarked by June 15, 2010. All requirements for recertification are to be completed by May 31, 2010 unless you file a recertification extension request.
Recertification File Extension
To request a one-time 3-month extension, please submit the Recertification Extension Application.
Seeking Certification
If you wish to apply for certification, the Application for Certification (MSWord) filing period opens July 1, 2010 and applications must be postmarked by August 31, 2010.
You may submit an Abbreviated Application for Certification only if you meet one of the following conditions. In order to become eligible to sit for the 2011 Civil Trial Exam, the abbreviated application must be postmarked by August 31, 2010.
- You submitted an Initial Application for Certification by August 31, 2009 which was approved, but you were unable to sit for the 2010 Civil Trial Exam.
- You submitted an Initial Application for Certification by August 31, 2009 which was approved, you took the 2010 Civil Trial Exam, but you were unsuccessful in obtaining a passing score. (Please note if you were unsuccessful on the 2009 and 2010 exam, you are not eligible to apply for the 2011 Civil Trial exam, but you may reapply in 2012 by submitting the Initial Application for Certification.)
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General Information:
Exam Specifications
Sample Exam Questions
Standards for Certification Of A Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer – Rules Regulating The Florida Bar 6-4
Civil Trial Law Standing Committee Policies
Civil Trial Law Committee members
Civil Trial Certification Staff Liaison Contact Information:
Mary Ann Obos
The Florida Bar
651 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300
850/561-5690
mobos@flabar.org
Civil Trial Law Certification Field Established 1983
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06-14-2010
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