Attaining the honor of Board Certification in Marital and Family Law administered by The Florida Bar and officiated by The Florida Supreme Court means Attorney Grant Gisondo can use the letters BCS (Board Certified Specialist) behind his name and accredits him with being considered an expert in his field. The certification is a voluntary process that requires at least five years of active experience to apply, a requisite number of trial experience, and peer/judicial evaluation. Following application, the candidate must demonstrate skills and expertise in a particular field of law by passing a comprehensive examination and by being evaluated by peers for ethical and professional expertise in the candidate’s chosen field. Board certification is the gold standard for Florida lawyers. Attorney Gisondo is part of only 1% of Florida Marital and Family Law lawyers who have received board certification.
The slogan for a board-certified lawyer is, “Evaluated for Professionalism, Tested for Expertise,” clearly demonstrates the value of certification and dedication to the client and practice of Marital and Family Law. Knowing the lawyer representing you has experience and expertise in their chosen field and has been evaluated as professionally superior by their peers is reassuring as to the quality of representation you will receive. Every state has its set of statutes or laws that govern how a field of law will be adjudicated. Laws change with time. A board-certified lawyer is required to take intense ongoing education to keep up with changes, a requirement essential to the successful outcome of a client’s case.
Attorney Gisondo is proud to be able to put the letters BCS behind his name. He looks forward to continuing to represent clients with issues in Marital and Family Law, with his recently gained recognition of expertise in his chosen area of law, professionalism, and ethical practice.
