As amended through October 29, 2024
Section 5 - Privileges Conferred and Limitations Imposed(A)Communication of specialization An attorney certified as a specialist by an organization accredited under this rule may communicate that fact, provided the attorney shall identify the name of the accredited organization in the communication. Additionally, the attorney may represent that the accredited organization is approved by the Commission.(B)Effect of specialization(1) This rule shall not limit the right of a certified specialist to practice in any field of law.(2) An attorney shall not be required to be certified as a specialist in order to practice in any field of law.(C)Multiple specializations An attorney may be certified as a specialist in more than one field of law.(D)Communication by accredited organization An accredited organization may hold itself out as "Accredited by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Certification of Attorneys as Specialists" under the following conditions: (1) The accredited organization using this announcement or otherwise referring to its accreditation by the Commission shall provide notice to attorneys applying for certification that accreditation by the Commission indicates solely that the accredited organization's certification program has met the requirements of this rule;(2) The accredited organization shall not permit certified attorneys to state or imply that they are certified or accredited by the Commission or by the Court.Amended February 27, 2024, effective 4/15/2024.