What is Board Certification? And Why Does It Matter When Choosing an Attorney?


Board certification recognizes an attorney’s special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice. Established in 1982 by the Florida Supreme Court, board certification helps consumers identify specialists in various areas of law.

When an attorney is board certified in personal injury law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), a consumer can assume the following:

  • The attorney has made a substantial effort and investment, well above the standard requirements for practicing law;
  • The attorney is immensely dedicated and focused to the practice area of personal injury law;
  • The attorney is highly regarded by his or her peers and the judiciary in this practice area;
  • The attorney has passed an examination and independent screening (in addition to the requirements imposed by The Florida Bar);

A Board Certification designation gives potential clients added confidence when choosing their attorney. Less than 7 percent of eligible Florida Bar Members, approximately 5,000 lawyers are Board Certified. Attorney Spencer Aronfeld is one of them, in the practice area of personal injury law.

CONTACTING A BOARD CERTIFED CIVIL TRIAL LAWYER FOR YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CASE

If you have suffered an accident because of the negligence of others, we recommend that you consult with a board certified civil trial lawyer. The law firm of Aronfeld Trial Lawyers has over 50 years of combined legal experience representing injured people and their families in car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice and claims against cruise lines. Let our years of experience work for you. Contact our law office today for a free consultation at 1-866-597-4529 or by email at [email protected].