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

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

A. Reference Requirements.

1. An applicant shall submit a minimum of five names and addresses of persons to be contacted as references to attest to his or her competence in the specialty area. For the types of references required for each specialty area, refer to the appropriate Specific Area Requirements. These persons shall be:

a. Substantially involved in the specialty area in which the applicant is seeking certification or recertification.

b. Individuals who are not partners or associates of the applicant.

c. With respect to a certification applicant, peers with whom the applicant has had dealings in the 3 years immediately preceding application.

d. With respect to a recertification applicant, peers with whom the applicant has had dealings since certification or the most recent recertification.

2. TBLS may, at its option, request references from other attorneys and/or judges.

3. A Confidential Statement of Reference Form approved by TBLS will be submitted by TBLS directly to the selected peer and shall be returned directly to TBLS.

B. Evaluation of Peer Review Information. In evaluating peer review information on an applicant, TBLS shall consider the knowledge and experience of the references in the applicant's specialty area and the nature of the dealings between the references and the applicant.

C. Confidentiality. All Statements of Reference received by TBLS shall be confidential.

D. Denial. TBLS may deny certification or recertification based on information received through the peer review process. General information concerning the denial shall be provided to the applicant subject to the confidentiality rule.

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