Attorneys that apply for Board Certification in Legal Professional Liability or Medical Professional Liability must meet the following basic requirements:
- pass the ABPLA’s written examination in either Legal or Medical Professional Liability;
- complete a minimum of 36 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) in Legal or Medical Professional Liability within the last three years, or met the CLE requirements of the attorney's State Bar, whichever is greater; and
- provide 10 references including 5 judges or 5 attorneys who practice in Legal or Medical Professional Liability.
When searching for an attorney qualified in medical malpractice cases, consider finding an attorney who has earned board certification in medical professional liability by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys.
