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Business Litigation Certification

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Definition

Business litigation certified lawyers help solve problems arising from business relationships, including resolving disputes.

Thinking of Becoming Board Certified? Review a summary of the requirements. PDF document opens in new window

Board Certification 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 on-line.

Currently Certified
If you were originally certified in 1996, 2001 or 2006, the Application for Recertification (MSWord) must be postmarked by August 15, 2011. All requirements for recertification are to be completed by July 31, 2011 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 Initial Application for Certification (MSWord) filing period opens September 1, 2011 and applications must be postmarked by October 31, 2011.


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 2012 Business Litigation Exam, the abbreviated application must be postmarked by October 31, 2011.

  1. You submitted an Initial Application for Certification by October 31, 2010 which was approved, but you were unable to sit for the 2011 Business Litigation Exam.
  2. You submitted an Initial Application for Certification by October 31, 2010 which was approved, you took the 2011 Business Litigation Exam, but you were unsuccessful in obtaining a passing score. (Please note if you were unsuccessful on the 2010 and 2011 exam, you are not eligible to apply for the 2012 Business Litigation exam, but you may reapply in 2013 by submitting the Initial Application for Certification.)

Exam Specifications (7 pg. pdf)

Standards - Rules Regulating The Florida Bar 6-16

Business Litigation Standing Committee Policies (5 pg. pdf)

Business Litigation Committee members

Business Litigation Certification Staff Liaison Contact Information:
Jennifer Wilson
The Florida Bar
651 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300
850/561-5697
jwilson@flabar.org

Business Litigation Certification Field Established 1995

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[Revised: 08-05-2011]