§ Rule 6-24.4 Recertification

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Rule 6-24.4. Recertification

    Recertification shall be pursuant to the following standards:

    (a) Substantial Involvement. A satisfactory showing, as determined by the board of legal specialization and education and the certification committee, of continuous and substantial involvement in construction law throughout the period since the last date of certification. The demonstration of substantial involvement of 40 percent or more during each year after certification or prior recertification shall be made in accordance with the standards set forth in rule 6-24.3(b).

    (b) Education. Completion of at least 75 hours of continuing legal education since the last application for certification (or
recertification). The continuing legal education must logically be expected to enhance the proficiency of attorneys who are board certified in construction law.

    (c) Peer Review. An applicant for recertification shall submit the names and addresses of 5 attorneys or judges who are familiar with the applicant's practice, not including lawyers who currently practice in the applicant's law firm, who can attest to the applicant's reputation for special competence and substantial involvement in the field of construction law, as well as the applicant's character, ethics, and reputation for professionalism. The board of legal specialization and education and the construction law certification committee may also make such additional inquiries as they deem appropriate.