2015 marks the 40th year of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which certifies attorneys in 21 areas of law and paralegals in six areas.

On June 19, in conjunction with its anniversary, the State Bar’s Annual Meeting, and the Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Course in San Antonio, TBLS held a reception to recognize attorneys who have been board certified since its 1974 inception, including 35 lawyers certified in criminal law.

Gary McNeil, executive director of TBLS, and Stanley G. Schneider, attorney with Schneider & McKinney in San Antonio, commended the lawyers and presented plaques to each of the 13 criminal law attorneys who attended the event.

For more information on the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, go to tbls.org.

On June 19, TBLS recognized several attorneys who have been board certified since 1974.
On June 19, TBLS recognized several attorneys who have been board certified since 1974.

Above, back row, from left to right: Stephen P. Takas of San Antonio; Michael M. Phillips of Angleton; William M. Rugeley of San Marcos; Vernard Solomon of Marshall; Ronald Leroy Goranson of Dallas; Gerry Goldstein of San Antonio; William R. Neil of Dallas; John Andrew Yeager of Austin; and Roy R. Barrera of San Antonio

Above, front row, from left to right: Jerry W. Melton of Dallas; Marvin Zimmerman of San Antonio; Vincent W. Perini of Dallas; Kenneth E. Blassingame of Dallas