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Joe Cleveland Receives Certification in Civil Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) announced that Joe Tolbert received Board Certification in Construction Law– a mark of excellence and distinguishing accomplishment achieved by fewer than 10% of practicing attorneys in Texas.  Board Certified attorneys in Construction Law are specialist in transactions and relationships among contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, engineers, governmental entities, insurers, sureties and lenders regarding development, design and construction on public and private projects.

 

There are more than 100,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Only 7,450 are Board Certified.  Board Certification is a voluntary designation program certifying Texas attorneys in 22 specific areas of law. Board Certified attorneys must be licensed for at least five years, devote a required percentage of practice to a specialty area for at least three years, attend continuing education seminars, pass an evaluation by fellow lawyers and judges and pass a 6-hour written examination. Board Certified lawyers earn the right to publicly represent themselves as a specialist in a select area of the law. In fact, they are the only attorneys allowed by the State Bar of Texas to do so. This designation sets them apart as being an attorney with the highest, public commitment to excellence in their area of law.

 

“This program is important for the public and for attorneys in our state. We’re focused on enhancing the quality of legal representation in an increasingly competitive marketplace. I’ve been involved with this program for more than 30 years and am continually impressed with TBLS members’ accomplishments,” said David Dickson, Chairman of the TBLS Board of Directors.

 

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Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) is authorized by the Supreme Court of Texas. It certifies attorney in 22 specific areas of law and paralegals in six specific areas. TBLS works to ensure that the citizens of Texas receive the highest quality legal services.

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