Attorneys who want to apply for certification can now do so. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization is accepting 2017 applications, which are available through April 3 and can be found by visiting the “Get Certified” section of tbls.org. Fees, important dates, and specific requirements for each of the specialty areas are also available on … Continue Reading
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization seeks comment from State Bar of Texas members on a proposed specialty area: property owners association law. POA law involves services dealing with common-interest developments such as condominiums, subdivisions and mixed-use developments; individual owners of such properties; and their mandatory-membership associations. This specialty has been recognized since 1979, when … Continue Reading
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization is seeking input from State Bar of Texas members on the creation of a new child welfare law specialty area. The Supreme Court of Texas Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and Families—backed by the Texas Supreme Court—has submitted an application for board certification in the field. The board … Continue Reading
The Texas Supreme court recently approved new standards for certification in civil trial law. Over the past year, the Texas Board of Legal Specialization worked with the court, members of the TBLS Advisory and Exam Commissions in Civil Trial Law, and the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas to review standards and best … Continue Reading
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization is accepting certification applications for 2016. For information on the specific requirements for each of the 22 specialty areas of law and the seven areas for paralegals, go to the “Get Certified” section of tbls.org. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization is one of the largest board certification … Continue Reading
After more than 30 years with the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Gary McNeil is retiring from his position as executive director. In his tenure, McNeil has witnessed significant changes in the legal profession and has helped TBLS adapt accordingly. Here, he discusses his role in the organization, the significance of being board certified, and … Continue Reading
The Supreme Court of Texas has appointed nine members to serve staggered terms on the newly created Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Beginning Sept. 1, 2014, certification, registration, licensing, and compliance functions for court reporters and court reporting firms, professional guardians, process servers, and licensed court interpreters will be combined, fitting into the JBCC. The Court … Continue Reading
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) is holding their 2011 induction ceremony at the Texas Law Center, is accepting certification applications for 2011, has a new specialty area, and has a new look for TBLS.org.… Continue Reading
