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Rhode Island: The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law. The court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.
Texas: Unless otherwise indicated, lawyers listed on this website are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Utah: Awards are not approved by the Utah Supreme Court or the Utah State Bar.
Washington: The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law and that the certificate, award, or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in the State of Washington.