Kirk Wilson named certified Estate Planning & Probate Law specialist

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) announced that Kirk Randolph Wilson has received Board Certification in Estate Planning and Probate Law. Mr. Wilson currently practices in The Woodlands with the law firm of O’Donnell, Ferebee & Frazer, P.C. at Two Hughes Landing.

Board Certification is a voluntary designation program certifying Texas attorneys in 22 specific areas of law. Board Certified attorneys must be licensed for at least five years, devote a required percentage of practice to a specialty area for at least three years, attend continuing education seminars, pass an evaluation by fellow lawyers and judges and pass a 6-hour written examination.

“This program is important for the public and for attorneys in our state. We’re focused on enhancing the quality of legal representation in an increasingly competitive marketplace. I’ve been involved with this program for more than 30 years and am continually impressed with TBLS members’ accomplishments,” said David Dickson, Chairman of the TBLS Board of Directors.

Mr. Wilson is a 1977 graduate of the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, and earned a Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) degree, with Honors, from Golden Gate University School of Law in 1998. Wilson has been licensed by the State Bar of California since 1977, and was licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 2013. He has been a Board Certified Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law Specialist in California since 1991, and is now board certified in both California and Texas.

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization is authorized by the Supreme Court of Texas and works to ensure that the citizens of Texas receive the highest quality legal services.

Initial Board Certification is valid for five years. To remain certified, attorneys and paralegals must apply for recertification every five years and meet substantial involvement, peer review and continuing legal education requirements for their specialty area.

To learn more about Board Certification or find a certified attorney or paralegal in your area visit www.tbls.org.