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What Is A Lawyer Board Certified in Social Security Disability Law?

National Board of Social Security Disability Advocacy

Why Should You Contact Us?

A lawyer who is Board Certified in Social Security Disability Law by the National Board of Social Security Disability Advocacy must have handled matters dealing with social security disability claims which involve a physical or mental injury or illness to a claimant. The social security lawyer must also have extensive knowledge of the law of administrative procedure, federal civil procedure, and other substantive and regulatory law involved in the prosecution of Social Security Disability Claims.

To become a Board Certified in Social Security Disability Law, an lawyer must have:

Initial certification is valid for a period of five years. To remain certified, a lawyer must apply for recertification every five years and meet practice, peer review and continuing legal education requirements for the specialty field.

A Lawyer Board Certified in Social Security Disability Law is entitled to indicate certification on business cards and letterhead by stating "Board Certified in Social Security Disability Law by the National Board of Social Security Disability Advocacy " The National Board of Social Security Disability Advocacy was created by, and operates under the authority of the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. This certification has been accredited and recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization pursuant to Rule 7.04(b)(2)(ii) of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.

For more information please write to:
National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
200 Stonewall Blvd., Suite 1
Wrentham, MA 02093
www.nbtanet.org