EVALUATED FOR PROFESSIONALISM, TESTED FOR EXPERTISE
Carlos F. Llinás is a Board Certified Expert in Admiralty & Maritime Law by the Florida Bar.
Board certification recognizes attorneys’ 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. Certification is The Florida Bar’s highest level of evaluation of the competency and experience of attorneys in the 26 areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.
Board certified lawyers are evaluated for professionalism, tested for expertise. 7 percent of eligible Florida Bar members, approximately 4,800 lawyers are board certified. A lawyer who is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and who meets the standards prescribed by the state's Supreme Court may become board certified in one or more of the 25 certification fields. Minimum requirements for certification are listed below:
Practice law for a minimum of 5 years.
Demonstrate substantial involvement in the field of law for which certification is sought.
Pass satisfactory peer review of competence in the speciality field as well as character, ethics and professionalism in the practice of law.
Satisfy the certification area's continuing legal education requirements.
Receive a passing grade on the examination required of all applicants.