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“The Florida Bar's board certification program sets high standards for lawyers who aspire to further their

professionalism credentials.

Attorneys who earn Florida Bar board certification have demonstrated their expertise and commitment

to excellence in the practice of law.”

~Florida Bar President Jesse H. Diner

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Three-quarters of Americans agree that it is hard to know who to trust when choosing a lawyer.

Source: “Lawyers In America” survey for Lawyers.com and Kaplow Communications

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Four out of five Americans consider

specializationspecialization in a particular field of law

to be important when selecting a lawyer.

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The main reasons Florida lawyers seek certificationare not economic.

Source: Survey of Florida certification leadership

Prestige/peer recognition 44% Professional development 32%

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Most members become certified6 – 16 years after being admitted to The Florida Bar.

Source: Florida Bar Analysis of Years Between Admittance and First Certification

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Certification enhances the stature of a law firm or office, as tangibly demonstrated by lower malpractice insurance rates for certified lawyers.

Certification demonstrates commitment for practitioners who vary their practice styles from the traditional mode, and helps validate the commitment of a lawyer who chooses to work alternative hours, or from home, to accommodate health, family or other personal demands.

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