Close to 110,000 lawyers are currently eligible to practice law in Florida and more are entering the field each year – whether graduating from Florida law schools or transferring from other states.

As the legal landscape grows increasingly competitive, board certified lawyers are able to use their status to set themselves apart from peers. And a growing number of Bar members are exploring board certification to help stand out in what they see as a crowded landscape.

Board certification, approved by the Florida Supreme Court and established in 1982, is administered by The Florida Bar not only to strengthen the skills and expertise of the lawyer, but to help the public in their decision-making process.