Civil Trial Law Lawyers in Somerset County, New Jersey

NBLSC Certification in Civil Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as specialists in civil trial advocacy.

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney - The New Jersey Board on Attorney Certification was created in 1980 by the New Jersey Supreme Court. The specialty certification program was created to help the public make an informed decision when seeking and selecting a Civil Trial Law attorney.

To earn the special designation, the attorney must be in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar, have at least 5 years experience, show completion of continuing legal education (CLE) requirements, pass a rigorous examination, and submit to peer review by other attorneys and judges familiar with the attorneys practice and reputation.

Attorneys who earn the designation as certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey must also show completion of certain task requirements including the litigation through trial of civil controversies before the Superior Court of New Jersey or in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Civil trial law also includes litigation of civil cases before administrative agencies and arbitrators.