Purpose
The Board of Legal Specialization and Education (BLSE) shall have authority and responsibility to evaluate lawyer certifying organizations and programs and to define the conditions and procedures under which accreditation shall be granted, maintained or revoked. Such review is intended to enable the BLSE to evaluate the objectives, standards and procedures of such organizations and programs to ensure for the public the continued value of “certified,” and “board certified,” as a means to identify lawyers who have demonstrated special competence, skills, and proficiency, as well as character, ethics, and professionalism in the practice of law.
National Accreditation Applications
Currently Accredited
To apply for renewal, please complete and print the National Accreditation Renewal Application and Instructions. Attach any required documents and mail to: The Florida Bar, Legal Specialization and Education Dept., 651 E. Jefferson St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300.
Seeking Accreditation
If you wish to apply for accreditation, please complete and print the Initial Application for Accreditation and Instructions. Attach any required documents and mail your application to: The Florida Bar, Legal Specialization and Education Dept., 651 E. Jefferson St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300.
Organizations Accredited by The Florida Bar
Organization |
Accreditation Areas |
National Board of Trial Advocacy 850 Franklin Street, Suite 8 Wrentham, Massachusetts 02093 508-384-6565 |
Civil Trial Law Criminal Trial Law Family Law Social Security and Disability Law |
The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys 4355 Cobb Parkway, Ste. J-208 Atlanta, GA 30339 404-919-4009 |
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice |
The American Board of Certification 225 2nd St. DE, Ste. 314 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 319-365-2222 |
Business Bankruptcy Consumer Bankruptcy Creditor Rights |
National Accreditation Coordinator Contact
Maritza McGill, LSE Director
The Florida Bar
651 E. Jefferson St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300
850-561-5655
BLSE Policy for Accreditation – 300 Certification Program Accreditation
National Accreditation Established 2006