Roger D. Futerman: ‘Board certification creates a rebuttable presumption of expertise and excellence. The requirements to become and remain board certified make for good standard practices.’

Would you have major surgery from a non-board certified surgeon?

Most people would answer no. However, if you ask members of the public if they would feel comfortable having a non- board-certified trial lawyer representing them in a serious criminal case, their answer would probably be yes. Why is there a recognition in the medical world of the importance of being board certified as opposed to the legal field? The answer may be unknown and not important. But importantly, we as lawyers should try to improve the understanding of what it means to be board certified.

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