Civil trial law is the practice of law dealing with litigation of civil controversies in all areas of law before state courts, federal courts, administrative agencies and arbitrators.

• Practice of law for at least five years;
• Substantial involvement in the specialty of civil trial law — 50% or more — during the three years immediately preceding application;
• Handling of at least 15 contested civil cases, including cases before juries as lead counsel and as trier of fact on some or all of the issues;
• 50 hours of approved civil trial law certification continuing legal education in the three years immediately preceding application