An attorney in Indiana may be certified as a specialist by a commission-accredited certifying organization. In order to be certified, an attorney must demonstrate extraordinary competence and efficiency. The attorney must have passed an exam in the practice area, must meet practice requirements, and must have the support of his or her peers.

Associated Rules

• Indiana Rules for Admission to the Bar and the Discipline of Attorneys
• Admission and Discipline Rule 30 (Attorney Specialization)
• Rules of Professional Conduct: Rules 7.1 - 7.4

Find a Certifying Organization

Find organizations that certify in the practices areas of business and consumer bankruptcy, civil trial advocacy, criminal trial advocacy, elder law, and family law.

• List of Approved Independent Certifying Organizations

New Orders

• Regarding Independent Certifying Organizations and Establishing Certification Fee