Yesterday, the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) announced the appointment of William Frank Carroll as Board Chair. Carroll will lead the TBLS Board, which is responsible for overseeing the administration of the Board Certification program, including the organization’s finances, enhancing the value of Board Certification and increasing public awareness of TBLS.

“As a Board Member and previous Chair of our Civil Trial Exam Commission, Frank has been instrumental to the success and growth of TBLS in recent years,” said Leo Figueroa, Executive Director of TBLS. “We are excited for the years ahead in his new role as he not only brings 20 plus years of Board Certification experience, but he has also led various commissions and associations across the state and country. His diverse leadership background and member experience will provide us with valuable insights that will help us continue to expand our organization and roll out new programs and resources for our attorneys and paralegals.”

Carroll has been Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law since 1990 and Civil Trial Law since 1992. He served as Board Member since 2016 and Chair of the Civil Trial Exam Commission from 2009-2016. Past Director for the State Bar of Texas, Carroll also chaired the State Bar’s Antitrust and Business Litigation Section, the Dallas Bar Antitrust and Trade Regulation and Business Litigation Sections as well as the FBA Federal Litigation and Antitrust and Trade Regulation Sections.

“I am excited about the opportunity to continue the work of former TBLS Board Chair David Dickson,” said Carroll. “We have an excellent group of Board Members and an outstanding Executive Director in Leo Figueroa. I look forward to working with all of them on maintaining TBLS’ highest standards of ethics and professionalism while ensuring the most competent legal representation for the public, organizations and businesses statewide.”

Carroll is an adjunct law professor at Southern Methodist University and a regular faculty member for the NITA Trial Skills and Deposition Skills programs. He obtained his undergraduate degree in political science, cum laude, from the University of North Texas in 1969, and his law degree from Southern Methodist School of Law in 1972 where he was Order of the Coif.

The Board Certification program is administered by a 12-member board appointed by the President of the State Bar of Texas. All members are appointed to three year staggered terms of office, and are eligible for reappointment for one additional term.

To learn more about Carroll, TBLS and or other board members, visit www.tbls.org.

About TBLS

Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) is authorized by the Supreme Court of Texas. It certifies attorneys in 24 specific areas of law and paralegals in seven specific areas. TBLS serves as a resource by listing all certified attorneys and paralegals online. TBLS works to ensure that the citizens of Texas receive the highest quality legal services.