Lawyers in Volusia County, Florida certified as a specialist in Adoption Law by the Florida Board of Legal Specialization have met the following minimum standards for adoption law certification, including practicing law for at least 5 years, having substantial involvement in the specialty of adoption law (50% or more), handling of at least 50 adoption placements or 15 contested adoption proceedings, and completing 30 hours of approved adoption law certification continuing legal education. Attorneys must also submit to peer review and pass a written examination. Learn more about Florida Bar's Board Certification in Adoption Law