 Q. What is a “Certified Trial Attorney?”
A. “Certified 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 criminal and/or 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.
Q. What
are the requirements for Board Certification?
A. An attorney must meet the
following requirements to become Board Certified:
- Must be a member in good standing of the New
Jersey bar for at least 5 years.
- In the 3 years prior to filing an application,
must have taken continuing legal education courses.
- Must show a substantial involvement in
preparation of litigated matters and demonstrate primary responsibility
for a specific number of completed trials in New Jersey Superior
Court.
- 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 written examination covering various
aspects of trial practice.
Q. Why
does New Jersey have a program for Certification in trial
law?
A. 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.
Q. How many attorneys are
certified in New Jersey?
A. As of December
31, 1997, out of approximately 65,150 lawyers in New Jersey, 1,300 were
Board certified.
Q. How
does the consumer know if an attorney is Board certified?
A. Although many practicing
trial attorneys now advertise in newspapers, on television and in the
Yellow Pages, only attorneys certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court are
entitled to use either the designation “Certified Civil Trial Attorney” or
“Certified Criminal Trial Attorney” on their letterhead, business cards,
Yellow Pages listings or in their advertisements.
Q. What
if I have more questions or need to find out more about
Certification?
A. Anyone in need of more
information regarding the certification program should address his/her
questions to:
Board on Attorney
Certification
P.O.
Box 970
Trenton, NJ 08625
1-609-984-3077
We represent clients throughout New Jersey, including Monroe Township, Cranbury, South Brunswick, Monmouth Junction, Princeton, Central Jersey, Lawrenceville, Trenton, Freehold, Bordentown, Ewing, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Dayton, Kendall Park, West Windsor, Princeton Junction, Hamilton Township, Spotswood, and East Brunswick, as well as residents of Middlesex County, Mercer County, and Burlington County.
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