The
AAML affords members the opportunity to engage in high quality discussions of
important issues in Family Law with the most experienced lawyers around. Through
academic programs and social intercourse, the AAML provides settings to work with
and learn from other recognized Family Law attorneys to improve one's expertise
while contributing to the betterment of Family Law in general.
Finally, membership
in the AAML demonstrates recognition by one's peers that you are one of the best
Family Law practitioners in Wisconsin, and that you constantly are getting even
better. You should want that on your resume or internet home-page.
To be eligible
for membership, you must devote a specified percentage of your practice to Family
Law, you must have been in practice a certain minimum number of years, and you
must meet other requirements. For a complete description of
the requirements and an application form, call the AAML national office at (312)
263-6477, or via e-mail. You can also send
a postal inquiry to:
American
Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
50 North Michigan Avenue Suite 2040
Chicago, IL 60601
Qualifications
for Membership
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Be
recognized by the bench and bar in his or her jurisdiction as an expert practitioner
in matrimonial law. |
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Admitted
to bar 10 years, 75 percent specialization in matrimonial law, but subject to
exception in certain geographic areas and other exceptional circumstances. |
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Have
state family law certification if it exists. Where it doesn't exist, must have
completed 15 hours of continuing legal education in each of previous five years.
Pass oral or written examination on wide- ranging issues pertaining to matrimonial
and family law. |
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Be
interviewed by a state board of examiners as well as be passed upon by other matrimonial
law practitioners in the state. |
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Aspire
to the ethical standards set forth in the "Bounds of Advocacy" as well
as state bar rules of professional conduct. |
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Demonstrate
involvement in study or improvement of matrimonial law, such as publishing articles
or continuing education presentations. |
