An attorney in Indiana may be certified as a specialist by a commission-accredited certifying organization. In order to be certified, an attorney must attain a demonstrated proficiency. The attorney must:
- have passed an exam in the practice area
- meet practice requirements
- have the support of his or her peers
Associated Rules & Orders
- Admission and Discipline Rule 30 (Attorney Specialization)
- Rules of Professional Conduct: Rules 7.1 - 7.4
Independent Certifying Organizations (ICOs)
- American Board of Certification
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- National Elder Law Foundation
- Family Law Section, Indiana State Bar Association
- Probate, Trust & Real Property Section, Indiana State Bar Association
Becoming an Approved ICO
- Indiana Guide for Independent Certifying Organizations
- Background Information for Governing Board, Evaluation Committee and Staff
- Application for Accreditation
- Application for Reaccreditation
- A Concise Guide to Lawyer Specialty Certification [Source: The American Bar Association. Please note: The views expressed in this guide are those of the authors and do not constitute Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education Policy.]