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Alabama
No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed
is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. Alabama
Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(e) (1997).
Alaska
The Alaska Bar Association does not accredit or endorse certifying organizations.
Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(a)(2) (1998).
Florida
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely
upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information
about our qualifications and experience. Florida Rules of Professional Conduct Rule
4-7.2(d) (1997).
Hawaii
There is no procedure for review or approval of specialist certification organizations
in Hawaii. Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(c) (1997).
Illinois
The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in
the practice of law and that the certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement
to practice law in Illinois. Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(c)(2)
(1997).
Iowa
The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are
extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements
or self-proclaimed expertise. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme
Court of Iowa. Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies,
technical and professional licenses, and memberships in scientific, technical and
professional associations and societies of law or field of practice do not mean
that a lawyer is a specialist or expert in a field of law, nor do they mean that
such a lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer.
A description or indication of limitation of practice does not mean that any agency
or board has certified such lawyer as a specialist or expert in an indicated field
of law practice, nor does it mean that such lawyer is necessarily any more expert
or competent than any other lawyer. All potential clients are urged to make their
own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered. This
notice is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa. Iowa Code of Professional
Responsibility DR 2-101(A), DR 2-101(C), DR 2-105(A)(3)(c) (1997).
Massachusetts
If a Massachusetts lawyer holds himself or herself out as "certified" in a particular
service, field or area of law by a non-governmental body, the certifying organization
is a private organization, whose standards for certification are not regulated by
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Code of Professional Responsibility
DR 2-105(B) (1997).
Mississippi
The Mississippi Supreme Court advises that a decision on legal services is important
and should not be based solely on advertisements. Free Background information is
available upon request to a Mississippi attorney. The listing of any area of practice
by a Mississippi attorney does not indicate any certification of expertise therein.
Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2(d), Rule 7.4(a), Rule 7.6(a)
(1997).
Missouri
Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying
organizations or specialist designations. Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct
Rule 7.4 (1997).
Nevada
Neither the state bar of Nevada nor any agency of the State Bar has certified any
lawyer identified here as a specialist or as an expert. Anyone considering a lawyer
should independently investigate the lawyer's credentials and ability. Nevada Rules
of Professional Conduct Rule 198 (1997).
New Jersey
Any certification as a specialist, or any certification in a field of practice,
that does not state that such certification has been granted by the Supreme Court
of New Jersey or by an organization that has been approved by the American Bar Association,
indicates that the certifying organization has not been approved, or has been denied
approval, by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the American Bar Association. New
Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4(b) (1997).
New Mexico
Any certification by an organization other than the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization
does not constitute recognition by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization,
unless the lawyer is also recognized by the board as a specialist in that area of
law. New Mexico Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 16-704(D) (1997).
North Carolina
The needs of a perspective client are matched with the qualifications of the recommended
lawyer by methods of geographical distribution. That is, the attorneys who are listed
for each state are experienced in nursing home abuse cases. Inquiries from North
Carolina residents are directed to the law firm named for that state, which is the
only law firm listed from North Carolina.
Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law.
The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any
field of practice. Rhode Island Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4 (1998).
Tennessee
Unless otherwise indicated, Tennessee attorneys are not certified as specialists
by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization in
the areas of practice listed on their profiles. Tennessee Code of Professional Responsibility
DR 2-101(C)(3) (1998).
Texas
Unless otherwise indicated, Texas attorneys are Not Certified by the Texas Board
of Legal Specialization in the areas of practice listed on their profiles. Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.04(b)(3) (1999).
Washington
The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties
in the practice of law. Any certificate, award, or recognition by a group, organization
or association used by a Washington attorney to describe his or her qualifications
as a lawyer or qualifications in any subspecialty of law is not a requirement to
practice law in the State of Washington. Washington Rules of Professional Responsibility
Rule 7.4(b) (1997).
Wyoming
The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone
considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer's credentials and
ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Wyoming
Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law Rule 7.4 (1997).