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Peel v. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of Illinois, 110 S.Ct. 2281 (1990), disallows any state from prohibiting disclosure of NBTA certification.

Louisiana State Coordinator
The bar exam is simply not enough anymore. Participating in the certification process allowed me to set myself apart
--Robin O'Bannon
Why I Chose Board Certification
Lawyers are a dime a dozen these days. It is hard to distinguish between the competent and incompetent until you step into a courtroom.

As an assistant district attorney with many hours in the courtroom, I have seen attorneys who have completely embarrassed the profession. The bar exam is simply not enough anymore. Participating in the certification process allowed me to set myself apart from those “trial” lawyers who are doing more of a disservice than a service to their clients and this profession.

Also, I am able to align myself with qualified, experienced individuals.

The certification process allowed me to put my knowledge and experience to the test. Receiving the certification gave me a sense of real satisfaction that my hard work was paying off. The NBTA certification is accredited by the American Bar Association. This certification holds all lawyers to the same standards alone type of law or one area of practice does not take precedence over another, one lawyer is not better than the other. The certification means you have the experience, you have the knowledge, and you have the skill to accomplish the tasks that need to be accomplished in the courtroom. It gives your victims or clients an added boost of confidence in your skills.

One of the most beneficial decisions I have made since passing the bar was becoming a member of the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Robin O'Bannon
Louisiana Attorney
Certified since 1994
Office of the District Attorney
225.644.3333

Choose a Board Certified Trial Lawyer

All lawyers are not created equal, but all lawyers are free to take any case they want, regardless of whether they've proven themselves.

NBTA board certification provides both consumers and other lawyers looking to refer cases with an objective credential.

It just makes great sense to choose a board certified trial lawyer over a non-certified lawyer.

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