What does it mean to be “Certified
by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney”?
How do you choose one attorney over another? Choosing the right
attorney to meet your legal needs is a difficult task.
That is why the Supreme Court of New Jersey has directed the
Board on Attorney Certification to administer the attorney certification
program in an effort both to protect consumers from false advertising
and to raise the level of competence of attorneys in this State.
The Attorney Certification process is designed to help you make
an informed decision when selecting a lawyer.
The Board on Attorney Certification “certifies” attorneys
that demonstrate a level of competence in particular fields of
law. Attorneys may be designated by the Supreme Court as "certified
attorneys" if they: are able to demonstrate sufficient levels
of experience, education, knowledge and skill in a specific area
of law or practice; have passed a rigorous examination; and have
been recognized by their peers as having sufficient skills and
reputation in the designated specialty.
How does an attorney become “Certified by the Supreme
Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney”?
An attorney must meet the following requirements to become certified:
- Has been a member in good standing
of the New Jersey Bar for at least five years;
- Has
taken a specific number of continuing legal education courses
in the three years prior to filing an application;
- Demonstrates
substantial involvement in preparation of litigated matters;
- demonstrates an unblemished reputation
by submitting a list of attorneys and judges who will attest
to the applicant's character and ability; and
- Passes
a written examination covering various aspects of practice
in the designated specialty.
If you want additional information about what it means to be
a Certified Civil
Trial Attorney, you may visit the New Jersey Board on Attorney
Certification: http://www.njbac.org/.
Jonathan E. Levitt, Esq., co-founder of Frier Levitt is a Certified
Civil Trial Attorney.
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