BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION

board of legal specialization.A body, usu. an arm of a state bar association, that certifies qualified lawyers as specialists within a given field. • Typically, to qualify as a specialist, a lawyer must meet a specified level of experience, pass an examination, and provide favorable recommendations from peers. [Cases: Attorney and Client  3. C.J.S. Attorney and Client §§ 11–12.] [Blacks Law 8th]