Board Certified

Only 7% of attorneys licensed to practice law in the state of Florida have earned board certification. The words board certified, specialist, expert and B.C.S. mean that a lawyer in the state of Florida possess knowledge, skills and proficiency in a specific field of law. The purpose behind this certification is to provide objectively verifiable credentialing behind a lawyer which can enable a consumer the ability to easily identify a qualified legal specialist who are dedicated to professional excellence in that specific area of practice.

The Florida Bar has created a rigorous testing and evaluation process that all potential board certified candidates must go through. While there are many titles like Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers and Legal Elite only the Florida Bar’s board certification program is not based upon peer review as the basis for inclusion. T.R. Unice Jr., has met the rigorous standards through career achievement, testing, area-specific legal education and confidential peer review and certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Litigation.

What do others say about board certification?

Florida Bar President Gwynne A. Young said, "The Florida Bar's board certification program is one of the best in the country. It assists the public in locating lawyers who have demonstrated their level of skill, excellence and commitment to professionalism."

2011-12 Florida Bar President Scott Hawkins, a board certified business litigation attorney, has said this: “Board certification has the potential to be transformative in our profession. Florida Bar board certification is synonymous with the terms “specialist” and “expert‟ because of its high standards for professional excellence. Our board certification program is one of the finest in the country, and helps the public identify lawyers who have been evaluated by their peers for experience, competence and integrity. As a board certified business litigation lawyer, I am personally committed and encourage others to take this important professional step.”

Board certification in Civil Litigation recognizes T.R. Unice, J.R.’s special knowledge, skills and proficiency in civil litigation, professionalism and ethics in practice.