R. Regulating Fla. Bar 6-20.4 · 6-20. STANDARDS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN ELDER LAW
RECERTIFICATION
Text — October 1, 2026 edition
(a) Substantial Involvement. Applicants must demonstrate a satisfactory showing of continuous and substantial involvement in the field of elder law throughout the period since the last date of certification as determined by the board of legal specialization and education and the elder law certification committee. The applicant must demonstrate substantial involvement under the standards for initial certification.
(b) Education. The applicant must complete 125 hours of continuing legal education since the filing of the last application for certification or recertification. Successful passage of the written examination given by the board of legal specialization and education to new applicants satisfies the continuing legal education requirement if the applicant has completed more than 75 hours of continuing legal education since the filing of the last application.
(c) Peer Review. Peer review is conducted under the standards for initial certification.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
History
Added July 17, 1997 (697 So.2d 115); amended and effective December 4, 2020 by The Florida Bar Board of Governors.
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