The Florida Supreme Court has approved revisions to its recently created Problem-Solving Court Certification Program and established a new, independent committee to oversee it. Acting January 6 in AOSC26-2, Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz directed that the new Problem-Solving Court Certification Committee will assume responsibility for reviewing certification app...
LegalFuel podcast explores benefits and requirements of board certification
Board certification validates an attorney’s expert knowledge, skill, and experience, helping consumers identify legal specialists in 27 different areas of practice. Although the certification program has been an option for over four decades, only around 4% of Florida Bar members are board certified. In “Board Certification: Elevating Your Firm (And You!),” a...
Board Certification: A Guide
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Trial Lawyers Section sets 2026 Civil Trial Update and Board Certification Review for February
Civil and business litigators aiming to keep their skills sharpened or preparing for the board certification exam — mark your calendars for the Trial Lawyers Section’s Civil Trial Update & Board Certification Review, scheduled for February 4-6, 2026, at the Tampa Convention Center. Registration will open soon. Speakers confirmed so far include: Florida B...
Board greenlights insurance coverage law certification
The Board of Governors agreed September 19 to approve a new “Insurance Coverage Law” board certification program, and proposed rule and bylaw revisions that range from a new reporting requirement for lawyers facing involuntary commitment, to a stricter attendance policy for certain standing committees. Meeting in Tampa, the board voted unanimously to approve...
A new certification area, court tech access, and mentorship growth — all in this week’s Florida Bar News Briefs
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Board of Governors signing off on a Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section proposal to add Insurance Coverage Law to the Bar’s current roster of 27 board certification areas. Florida lawyers...
161 Florida lawyers earn board certification
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The Board of Legal Specialization and Education congratulates the 161 lawyers who recently earned Florida Bar board certification, which recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice. Board certified lawyers are “Evaluated for Professionalism and Tested for Expertise.” Flor...
Board certification isn’t just a title — it’s a commitment to excellence
Would you have major surgery from a non-board certified surgeon? Most people would answer no. However, if you ask members of the public if they would feel comfortable having a non- board-certified trial lawyer representing them in a serious criminal case, their answer would probably be yes. Why is there a recognition in the medical world of the importance of...
‘Insurance Coverage Law’ certification area is on the Board of Governors’ Tampa agenda
When the Board of Governors meets September 19 in Tampa, it will consider a raft of proposed rule and bylaw changes as well as a Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section proposal to create a new "Insurance Coverage Law" board certification program. Tampa insurance lawyer Debbie Crockett chaired a RPPTL special committee that submitted the proposal last y...
Brittany Griffith recognized for the promotion of certification
The Florida Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization & Education recognized Brittany Griffith at the Annual Florida Bar Convention for promoting board certification. The Excellence in the Promotion of Board Certification Award recognizes excellence and creativity by a Florida Bar board certified lawyer in advancing the public’s knowledge of, and reputation fo...