Board Certification

Less than 1% of All Lawyers in Florida are Board Certified

What Is Board Certification?

Florida Board Certification is a credential awarded by The Florida Bar to attorneys who demonstrate specialized expertise, rigorous testing, and peer-reviewed competence in a specific area of law. While admission to The Florida Bar authorizes an attorney to practice law, Board Certification signifies mastery—it confirms focused training, substantial experience, and recognized excellence in handling complex legal matters.

Board Certification

  1. Continuing Education
    • Completion of specialty‑specific CLE to remain current.
  2. Peer Review
    • Confidential assessments of competence, ethics, professionalism, and character.
  3. Recertification (Every 5 Years)
    • Ongoing practice, specialty involvement, CLE compliance, and maintained professionalism.
  4. Specialty Examination
    • Rigorous, practice‑area test demonstrating expert knowledge.
  5. Substantial Involvement
    • Significant, documented experience in the specialty.
  6. Minimum Practice
    • At least five years in law practice before certification.
  7. Highest Recognition
    • Florida Bar’s top evaluation of expertise, competency, and professionalism.
  8. Specialist Designation
    • Only certified lawyers may use “Specialist,” “Expert,” and “B.C.S.” in credentials

Why Choose a Board-Certified Attorney

  • Specialized Excellence: Certified attorneys have demonstrated the ability to handle complex, high-stakes matters within their specialty.
  • Recognized Expertise: Certification sets attorneys apart as elite practitioners acknowledged by judges and peers for integrity and competence.
  • Higher Standard of Practice: The certification process enforces discipline, preparation, and consistent performance, giving you confidence in strategy and execution.
  • Better Outcomes, Faster Decisions: Specialized training helps your legal team anticipate risks, identify leverage, and move decisively—critical in today’s fast-moving business environment.

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Our Board-Certified Team

Barakat + Bossa is proud to have multiple Board Certified attorneys across key practice areas. This elite credential is earned by a small percentage of attorneys and reflects our firm’s culture of disciplined, performance-driven practice.