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Vernon's Texas Rules Annotated - VTRA TX R STAND ATTY CERT PT I § I. Preface

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The Supreme Court of Texas has prescribed the following requirements for board certification pursuant to the recommendation of TBLS.

A. The purpose of these Standards is to recognize those attorneys having special competence in one or more of the specialty areas included in these Standards. In making the determination of special competence, TBLS will consider the following:

1. The substance and complexity of the tasks submitted to show the required substantial involvement in the specialty area;

2. The professional accomplishments of the attorney in the specialty area;

3. The skill and ability of an attorney in the specialty area;

4. The knowledge of the attorney as shown on the specialty area examination; and

5. The character and fitness of the attorney.

B. No standard shall in any way limit the right of a board certified attorney to practice in all areas of law. Any attorney, alone or in association with any other attorney, shall have the right to practice in all areas of law, even though board certified in a specific area of law.

C. No attorney shall be required to obtain board certification before practicing in any area of law. Any attorney, alone or in association with any other attorney, shall have the right to practice in any area of law, even though not board certified in that area.

D. Board certification is individual and voluntary. Requirements for and benefits derived from certification may not be fulfilled by or attributed to a law firm of which a board certified attorney is a member.

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