ABPLA
The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
Dedicated to Excellence in Malpractice Law
The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys, organized in 1972, is a national organization comprised of leading trial advocates in the area of professional negligence law. It is the only organization accredited by the American Bar Association to identify and board certify attorneys in the areas of medical malpractice and legal malpractice.
Board Certification is restricted to those practicing attorneys who, because of their recognized ability in the area of professional negligence law, and their qualifications consistent with ABPLA standards, merit particular recognition as specialists in these areas of practice.
ABPLA’s Mission
ABPLA recognizes that the public needs help navigating the confusing waters of attorney selection and needs some method by which they can identify malpractice attorneys with superior knowledge and expertise to handle this highly technical litigation. Through meticulous screening of applicants and administration of examinations in their particular areas of malpractice litigation, the ABPLA identifies highly qualified lawyers, vetted by objective measures, which the public can rely upon to be among the best malpractice attorneys in the country.
Board Certification by ABPLA
To become Board Certified as a professional negligence attorney by ABPLA, malpractice lawyers are evaluated by five objective measures:
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Experience
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Ethics
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Education
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Examination
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Excellence
Any candidate for Board Certification must be viewed by the board as having met ABPLA’s high standards in each of these five key areas before the attorney can be Board Certified.
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