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Certification Program Homepage
Type: No
ABA Accreditation: None
State Programs: No
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: State Rule of Professional Conduct 7.4 permits lawyers to use the terms "certified," "specialist," "expert" or similar terms to describe their qualifications. However, communications using the preceding terms to reference board certification must: (1) be truthful and verifiable; (2) not be misleading; (3) identify the entity which granted the certification; and (4) state that the Supreme Court of Washington 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 the state.
Contact:
Chief Disciplinary Counsel
Washington State Bar Association
2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98121-2330
(206) 443-9722
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