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What does it mean
to be "Certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court
of New Jersey"?
Certification as a Civil Trial Attorney is a designation granted
by the New Jersey Supreme Court, to attorneys who are able to demonstrate
sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge and skill
in civil trial practice. The Supreme Court, through its Board on
Attorney Certification, designates only those lawyers who apply
for certification and who are able to meet the standards set by
the Board and approved by the Court.
What are the requirements to be "Certified as a Civil Trial
Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey"?
An attorney must meet the following requirements to become Board
Certified:
Must be a member in good standing in the New jersey bar for at least
5 years
Must have completed a certain amount of continuing legal education
courses
Must show a substantial involvement in preparation of litigate matters
and demonstrate primary responsibility for a specific number of
completed trials in the Superior Court of New Jersey
Must demonstrate an unblemished reputation by submitting a list
of attorneys and judges who will attest to the applicant's character
and ability
Must pass a written examination covering various aspects of trial
practice.
Why does New Jersey have a program for Certification in trial
law?
The certification program helps consumers find attorneys who have
a recognized level of competence in specialized fields of the law.
Certification also helps lawyers by giving them a way to make their
experience known to the public and to other lawyers.
How long does an attorney remain certified?
Certification is good for seven years. To be recertified an attorney
must apply for recertification every seven years and meet requirements
that are similar to certification.
How many attorneys are certified in New Jersey?
As of December 31, 2002, out of approximately 56,446 lawyers in
New Jersey, 1,554 were Board certified.
How does the consumer know if an attorney is Board certified?
Although many practicing civil trial attorneys now advertise in
newspapers, on television and in Yellow Pages, only attorneys certified
by the New Jersey Supreme Court are entitled to use either the designation
"Certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of
New Jersey" on their letterhead, business cards, Yellow Pages
listings or in their advertisements.
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