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Though there
are in excess of 70,000 attorneys licensed to practice law
in the state of New Jersey, as of the end of 2007 there were
only 1062 Certified Civil Trial Attorneys in the state.
The New Jersey
Board on Attorney Certification was established by the
Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1980 for the purpose of
helping consumers find attorneys who have a recognized level
of competence in particular fields of law. Attorneys may be
designated by the Supreme Court as "certified attorneys" if
they: are able to demonstrate sufficient levels of
experience, education, knowledge and skill in a specific
area of law or practice; have passed a rigorous examination;
and have been recognized by their peers as having sufficient
skills and reputation in the designated specialty.
Lane M. Ferdinand is a Certified Trial Attorney.
The Supreme
Court, through recommendation by the Board, currently
certifies attorneys in four areas: civil trial law, criminal
trial law, matrimonial law, and workers' compensation law.
An attorney must meet the following requirements to become
certified:
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has been
a member in good standing of the New Jersey Bar for at
least five years;
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has taken
a specific number of continuing legal education courses
in the three years prior to filing an application;
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demonstrates substantial involvement in preparation of
litigated matters;
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demonstrates an unblemished reputation by submitting a
list of attorneys and judges who will attest to the
applicant's character and ability; and
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passes a
written examination covering various aspects of practice
in the designated specialty.
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