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 how are able to meet the rigorous pretesting standards set by the board, pass a comprehensive written exam and are approved by the Supreme Court. In order to become certified, a lawyer must be a member of the New Jersey Bar for at least five years, must have a substantial involvement in the preparation of litigated matters and demonstrate primary responsibility for a significant number of completed trials in New Jersey. The applicant must demonstrate an unblemished reputation by submitting a list of attorneys and judges who will attest to the applicant’s character and ability and must pass a written examination covering many aspects of trial practice. In New Jersey, of the approximately 70,000 lawyers practicing, less than 2 percent were certified.

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