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4th Annual Free Civil Trial Specialists’ Seminar
4.5 CLE credits
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
June 24, 2008
Town & Country Club
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The MSBA certifies specialists in two fields:
Civil Trial
Real PropertyFAQ
Contact:
Jessica Thomas
Certified Specialist Manager
Minnesota State Bar Association
600 Nicollet Mall #380
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612/278-6318
800/882-6722
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Where can I find a listing of board certified specialists?
A directory of current board certified specialists can be found on the MSBA certification website.
How many certified specialists are there in Minnesota?
335 attorneys have
been certified as MSBA Civil Trial specialists.
348 attorneys have been certified as MSBA Real Property specialists.
Is there oversight of the MSBA certification programs?
The Supreme Court of Minnesota created the Minnesota Board of Legal Certification to approve and oversee organizations who certify legal specialists. The Minnesota State Bar Association has been approved as an independent professional organization for certifying attorneys as specialists since 1988. The Board of Legal Certification requires quarterly and annual reporting of program fees and operations and audits both programs every three years.
How are the MSBA certification programs managed?
Both programs are governed by a Board made up of attorneys who are themselves specialists in the area. The Boards represent a range of practice areas and experience within the specialty. The Boards meet regularly to discuss general certification matters. Each member reviews and votes on each application for certification. In addition, the Board reviews the details of any ethical or professional complaint disclosed in yearly audits or recertification applications and determines whether or not the attorney should be certified. The Board has the authority to decertify an attorney for failure to comply with certification standards. The certification program is self-funded by certification fees. The program employs a Certification Manager who administers the program on a daily basis and assists the Boards in their governance of the programs.
Is there other general information available on legal specialist certification programs?
The American Bar Association maintains a website on legal specialization that lists certifying organizations throughout the country, including Minnesota's programs. You can visit the site at www.abanet.org/legalservices/specialization/your.html