Certified Attorneys

William N. Grabler
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Workers' Compensation Law Attorney
Pamela J. Johnson
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Workers' Compensation Law Attorney
Lawrence A. LeBrocq
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial attorney

How Do You Choose the Best Attorney for Your Needs?

It’s confusing trying to choose an attorney. You may have never needed an attorney before, so you as k as friend to refer your to someone, or look in the Yellow Pages where hundreds, or even thousands of attorneys are listed. But how do you choose one attorney over another and how can you be sure that you will choose the right attorney to handle your particular legal problem?

Finding the right attorney is to your benefit and to the attorney’s as well. That is why the Supreme Court of New Jersey has directed the Board on Attorney Certification to carry out the certification program in an effort to raise the level of competence of attorneys in this State. This program is designed to help you make an informed decision when seeking and selecting an attorney.

Q: What is a certified civil trial attorney?
A: Certified civil trial attorney is a designation granted by the New Jersey Supreme Court to attorneys who are able to demonstrate sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge, and skill in civil trial practice. The Supreme Court, through its Board on Attorney Certification, designates only those lawyers who apply for certification and who are able to meet the standards set by the Board and approved by the Court.

Q: What does it mean when an attorney is certified?
A: A certified attorney is more than just an attorney who specializes in a particular area of law. A New Jersey attorney who is certified by the Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney must have:

• been a member in good standing of the New Jersey bar for over 5 years
• fulfilled ongoing continuing legal education requirements
• demonstrated a substantial level of experience in civil trial law
• been favorable evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with his of her work
• taken and passed a written examination in civil trial law

Q: In what areas of law does the New Jersey Supreme Court certify attorneys?
A: At present, there are four specialty areas of practice that are approved for certification by the Supreme Court of New Jersey: civil trial law; criminal trial law; matrimonial law; and workers’ compensation law.

Q: How does the consumer know if an attorney is Board certified?
A: Although many practicing trial attorneys now advertise in newspapers, on television, and in the Yellow Pages, only attorneys certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court are entitled to use the designation “Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney” on their letterhead, business cards, Yellow Page listings, or in their advertisements.

Having a Certified Civil Trial Attorney working for you and fighting on your behalf will give you peace of mind. You will know that you have the most competent and experienced lawyer on your side.

Call Garces & Grabler at 1–800–923–3456 or contact us to set up an appointment with one of our Certified Attorneys.