Out of 110,000 lawyers that are licensed to practice in Texas, only 828 are Board Certified in the area of Family Law. A Board Certified attorney has satisfied extensive qualification requirements, completed a detailed application, and submitted to a rigorous six-hour exam. Upon passing the exam, Board Certified lawyers earn the right to publicly represent themselves as a specialist in a select area of the law. As stated by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, “this designation sets them apart as being an attorney with the highest, public commitment to excellence in their area of law.” Turner McDowell Rowan is proud to currently have five attorneys and a paralegal board certified in Family Law.

Expertise and Experience: Board certification requires extensive experience in family law, rigorous testing, and a proven track record. A Board Certified family law attorney has practiced a minimum of five years and dedicates a percentage of their practice exclusively to family law. Their practice must demonstrate a high level of expertise in various aspects of family law, including child custody, property division, alternative dispute resolution, and contested litigation. After becoming board certified, the attorney must be re-certified every five years.

High Standards of Practice: Board Certification is a mark of professionalism and adherence to high ethical and practice standards. Not only must an attorney be favorably reviewed by both judges and their peers, their application to take the board certification exam must be separately approved by an Advisory Commission and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Board.

Problem-Solving Skills: A Board Certified attorney is likely to have advanced problem-solving skills, as their certification process often involves demonstrating an ability to handle challenging and diverse legal issues. This expertise can be invaluable in crafting effective solutions and negotiating favorable outcomes.

A Board Certified family law attorney brings a high level of expertise, specialized knowledge, and professional standards to family law cases, which can be crucial in understanding the legal process, achieving favorable outcomes, and effectively managing the complexities of family-law related issues.