A Board Certified attorney is an attorney who
has demonstrated special competence in a
particular field in which the Texas Board of
Specialization has certified their
competence.
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization was
created by the Supreme Court of Texas and the
Board members are appointed by the President
of the State Bar of Texas. The Board, in turn,
administers the program through which an
attorney may demonstrate their special
competence in a particular area of law practice.
Q. | How many attorneys are currently Board Certified in Real Estate Law? |
A. | There are approximately 575 Texas attorneys now Board Certified in Real Estate Law. |
Q. | How does the consumer know whether an attorney is Board Certified in Real Estate Law? |
A. | A Board Certified attorney is entitled to indicate certification on their business card and letterhead by stating they are "Board Certified - Residential or Commercial or Farm and Ranch Real Estate Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization." They may display the Certificate of Special Competence awarded by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and list the certification in legal directories and telephone listings under "Attorneys - Board Certified". |
Q. | How long does an attorney remain certified in Real Estate Law? |
A. | Certificatioin is for a period of 5 years. To remain certified after that time, every 5 years the attorney must apply for recertification and meet the requirements for continued experience, peer review and continuing legal education. |
Q. | What are the general requirements for Board Certification in Real Estate Law? |
A. | All Real Estate Law Board Certified attorneys must have:
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Q. | What special requirments must a lawyer who is Board Certified in Real Estate Law meet? | A. | A lawyer Board Certified in Real Estate Law must have experience in the law covering land and improvements and their use, acquisition, transfer, development and financing. The lawyer must also be knowledgeable in statutory law and governmental regulations concerning real estate and its use. There are subcategories in Real Estate Law of Commercial, Residential, and Farm and Ranch Real Estate Law. |