The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) announced that Adam M. Kotlar of Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen, LLC successfully achieved certification as a Civil Trial Law Advocate. This marks the third board certification for Adam, who has also been double-certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as both a Civil Trial and Workers’ Compensation Law attorney.
Board certification is one of the highest honors an attorney can achieve. Approximately three percent of American lawyers are board certified. By gaining his third certification, Adam joins a growing number of trial attorneys that have made a conscious effort to better the legal profession so that consumers have an objective measure to choose qualified legal counsel.
The rigorous screening process for attorneys seeking NBTA board certification includes a demonstration of substantial trial experience, references from both the judicial community and peers, continuation of legal education courses, submission of legal writing documents, and passing an examination.
For over 25 years, Adam has recovered large settlements for clients involved in motor vehicle crashes, slip and fall accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect cases, and Workers’ Compensation claims. Along with other partners, Adam leads a team of 18 attorneys who share a passion for protecting clients’ rights.
Adam graduated with honors from Rutgers University School of Law, and he is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is a member of the selective Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and he is an active member of the American Association for Justice, Nursing Home Litigation Group, New Jersey Association for Justice, New Jersey State Bar Association, Camden County Bar Association, and the New Jersey Council of Safety and Health.
A frequent lecturer on attorney ethics, civil trial advocacy, and workers’ compensation Law, Adam is also the chapter author in the LexisNexis Guide to New Jersey Workers’ Compensation laws.
To learn more about the legal team at Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen, LLC, call 856-751-7676 or complete an online form for a free consultation. The firm helps accident victims receive the benefits they deserve. Located in Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill, Trenton, and Vineland, New Jersey and Trevose, Pennsylvania, the firm serves clients throughout both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
