Congratulations to PKSD partner Jeffrey A. Pitman on his 25th consecutive year of certification as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). This outstanding achievement reflects both PKSD and Jeff’s continued commitment to legal excellence in personal injury law throughout Milwaukee, Wisconsin and beyond.
What Is the NBTA?
The NBTA is a non-profit organization, accredited by the American Bar Association. It is considered a gold standard in attorney specialization, certifying lawyers who meet rigorous professional standards in trial advocacy. Fewer than 4 percent of all practicing lawyers in the United States achieve board certification through an ABA-accredited organization such as the NBTA, making this distinction exceptionally rare and valuable.
Why Does the NBTA Certification Matter for Personal Injury Victims?
Great question! For personal injury victims seeking compensation, you can be confident in the abilities of an attorney who has been NBTA-certified. It means:
- They have demonstrated substantial trial experience
- Undergone a thorough and extensive peer review
- Passed comprehensive examinations covering trial techniques, evidence, and ethics.
This certification process requires attorneys to serve as lead counsel in numerous trials to verdict, document extensive courtroom experience, and maintain good standing with rigorous annual reporting requirements. This means they’ve been the main attorney who took cases all the way through complete trials until a jury made a final decision – proving they won’t just settle for whatever lowball amount the insurance company offers.
Why Choose an Attorney With NBTA Certification in Wisconsin?
When trying to navigate the complex process of a legal claim, you deserve representation from an attorney who has proven their expertise through the most stringent credentialing process available.
NBTA-certified lawyers, like Jeff Pitman, have invested additional time and effort to demonstrate their specialized knowledge and courtroom skills. Insurance companies take NBTA-certified attorneys seriously, because they know they are not only prepared for a trial, but they will actually go to court to get the results you need and deserve.
Congratulations, Jeff, on 25 years of NBTA Certification!
