R. Regulating Fla. Bar 6-3.4 · 6-3. FLORIDA CERTIFICATION PLAN
LIMITATIONS ON THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, THE BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION AND EDUCATION, AND THE CERTIFICATION COMMITTEES
Text — October 1, 2026 edition
(a) Limit on Right to Practice. No standard shall be approved that shall, in any way, limit the right of a certificate holder to practice law in all areas.
(b) Certification Not Required to Practice. No lawyer shall be required to be certified before practicing law in any particular area.
(c) Certification of Individuals Only. All requirements for and all benefits to be derived from certification are individual and may not be fulfilled by or attributed to a law firm of which the certified lawyer may be a member.
(d) Voluntary Nature of Plan. Participation in the plan shall be on a voluntary basis.
(e) Limit on Number of Certified Areas. The limit on the number of areas in which a lawyer may be certified shall be determined by such practical limits as are imposed by the requirements of “substantial involvement” and such other standards as may be established by the board of legal specialization and education.
(f) Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. No rules or standards shall be adopted in contravention of these Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
History
Amended effective Oct. 29, 1987 (515 So.2d 977); Sept. 21, 1989, effective Oct. 1, 1989 (548 So.2d 1120); July 23, 1992, effective Jan. 1, 1993 (605 So.2d 252).
Source of truth
- Edition
- October 1, 2026 edition
- Official file
- https://www-media.floridabar.org/uploads/2026/10/2027_04-OCT-RRTFB-10-1-2026.pdf (PDF pages 486–487)
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