Expert/Specialist Qualifications - Board Certification According to Justice Harry Lee Anstead, Certification by the Florida Bar Association should be the capstone for a lawyer's professionalism goals. Moreover, certification by the Florida Bar Association is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of competency and experience within an area of law, and professionalism and ethics in practice. (See June 11, 2009 Florida Bar News Release.)
Specialist or Expert designation is reserved only for Certified lawyers - Certified Florida attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify themselves as specialists or experts. Board Certification evaluates an attorneys' special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law, professionalism and ethics in practice. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in areas of law approved for Certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.
Recertification is required every 5 years-Board Certification is valid for five years. During that time, attorneys must continue to practice law and attend Florida Bar-approved continuing legal education courses. Recertification requirements are similar to those for initial certification. Not all qualified lawyers are certified, but those who are Board Certified have taken the extra steps to have their competence and experience evaluated.
Only Certified lawyers may display the Board Certification Designations:
The Partners at Bolton, Helm and Augustine are Certified by the Florida Bar Association as Specialists and Experts in Workers' Compensation Law.
Testimonials
I give my highest recommendation to Philip Augustine and the Bolton, Helm and Augustine law firm.
Philip has represented my employer in the Florida jurisdiction for over 15 years, and more recently in the Georgia jurisdiction. Knowing the complexities of the jurisdiction is obviously of extreme importance, but knowing one’s customer is the key to maintaining a lasting and rewarding relationship. Philip has gone above and beyond to understand McLane Company’s culture and goals. He is instrumental in the prompt, fair, and expeditious resolution of litigated claims, and has effectively become a part of our team, by engaging with key business leaders within McLane Company as well as with those who administer our claims.
— Ard Allison Director, Workers' Compensation | McLane Co, Inc.
“I highly recommend Brian Bolton and the Bolton, Helm and Augustine law firm. Having served as a Florida law enforcement agency CEO and Director of Risk, Safety and Security for a major public transportation agency, I know that having solid and competent legal guidance and trust in your counsel on workers' compensation issues is mission critical. Brian, his partners and staff instill the highest levels of confidence and accessibility. David Dees, Dees Mediation & Consulting Services.”
— Dees Mediation & Consulting Services