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Type: None
ABA Accreditation: No
State Programs: None
Private Programs: Business Bankruptcy, Civil Trial Advocacy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Criminal Law Trial Advocacy, DUI Defense, Elder Law, Estate Planning Law, Family Law Trial Advocacy, Juvenile Law - Child Welfare, Legal Professional Liability, Medical Professional Liability, Social Security Disability
Regulatory Scheme: Ethics Rule 7.4 permits lawyers to use the terms 'certified,' 'specialist,' 'expert' or similar terms to describe their qualifications and to identify "certificates, awards or recognitions...." However, where such terms are used to reference one's status as a board certified lawyer, the statement must be truthful and verifiable and must also include the following disclaimer: "The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law and the certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois" [Rule 7.4(c)].
Contact:
General Counsel
Illinois State Bar Association
20 S. Clark Street, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 726-8775
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