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Matthew A. Linde passes 2010 Wills and Trusts Board Certification Exam


Posted on Jul 28, 2010

In October of 2009 Mr. Linde filed an application to become a Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates Attorney.  The Board of Legal Specialization & Education of the Florida Bar administers the certification program.  No new applicant can be board certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates unless the applicant passes the board certification exam. Matthew A. Linde has passed the 2010 Wills, Trusts and Estates Board Certification Exam. However, Mr. Linde is not a board certified Wills, Trusts and Estates attorney unless and until he meets all requirements for certification and is actually certified by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization & Education. To be board certified an attorney must meet the following requirements:

(1) A minimum of 5 years substantially engaged in the practice of law; (2) A satisfactory showing of substantial involvement in the particular area for which certification is sought during 3 of the last 5 years preceding the application for certification; (3) A satisfactory showing of such continuing legal education in a particular field of law for which certification is sought; (4) Passing an examination applied uniformly to all applicants to demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and proficiency in the area for which certification is sought and in the various areas relating to such field; (5) Peer review shall be used to solicit information to assess competence in the specialty field, and professionalism and ethics in the practice of law. To qualify for board certification, an applicant must be recognized as having achieved a level of competence indicating special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in handling the usual matters in the specialty field. The applicant shall also be evaluated as to character, ethics, and reputation for professionalism. An applicant otherwise qualified may be denied certification on the basis of peer review.

Mr. Linde believes that a professional must never be satisfied with his or her performance.  Thus, Mr. Linde continues to take steps to increase his knowledge and skill.

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