Several members of the Craig, Kelley & Faultless legal team attended the annual Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Symposium from September 18 to 20, 2025 in Austin, Texas. While there, two of the firm’s paralegals, Carissa Swalls and Holly Hinds, sat for the board-certification exam for paralegals. As of October 16, 2025, Carissa and Holly are officially Board-Certified by the ATAA in Trucking Litigation.
The ATAA developed the first board-certification program for paralegals that specialize in trucking litigation, allowing paralegals to demonstrate their expertise in this area of law. Achieving this certification is a two-part process that includes documentation of substantial experience handling truck accident cases and sitting for the board-certification exam, which includes information an advanced paralegal that handles these cases should know.
In order to qualify for board-certification, paralegals applying must have the following experience, in addition to completing specific tasks as part of their regular caseload:
- Primary job for at least three of the past five years has been working as a paralegal for personal injury and/or wrongful death cases, with tasks that include case intake and/or evaluation, collecting evidence, organization of case files, engaging with discovery, and more.
- Present assignment as a paralegal responsible for at least two cases in litigation for commercial motor vehicle cases.
- Has played an active role as a paralegal in at least 10 litigated cases in the last five years that involve injuries or fatalities that have resulted from commercial motor vehicle crashes.
- 30% of paralegal practice in the past two years has involved cases with commercial motor vehicle crashes.
- At least eight hours of documentable time in the past two years dedicated to attending or participating in continuing education regarding commercial motor vehicle crash cases.
- Maintain ATAA membership in good standing.
Completion of the ATAA board-certification serves as proof of paralegals’ experience and knowledge of truck accident law, showcasing the value of their expertise to the clients they work with.
Craig, Kelley & Faultless works to give the legal team opportunities to continue their education, helping the paralegals and staff build upon their expertise in truck accident law. As one of the few firms in the country with board-certified truck accident attorneys and paralegals, we take pride in the expertise of our legal team. The firm is committed to providing victims of semi, heavy truck, bus, and other commercial motor vehicle accidents with the best possible representation for their case.
Injured After a Truck Wreck? Craig, Kelley & Faultless Can Help
Attorneys at Craig, Kelley & Faultless are prepared and have the experience to help victims and their loved ones involved in commercial vehicle wrecks through every aspect of their case. Both attorneys David W. Craig and Scott A. Faultless are board-certified in truck accident law by the NBTA, accredited by the American Bar Association. The firm also has a rapid response team that works with investigators, reconstructionists and mechanics who immediately collect evidence as soon as the firm is hired. Additionally, two of the firm’s litigation paralegals are board-certified in truck accident law by the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. As David has said, “We don’t just handle truck accident cases. We specialize in these cases.”
Their team-centered approach puts client needs at the forefront, and several attorneys will work on your case to achieve the best possible outcome.
Reach out for a free case consultation today at (888) 253-5198 or online.
David W. Craig is board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, accredited by the American Bar Association in Truck Accident Law. He sits on the Board of Regents of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (which requires the board certification in truck accident law). He is the managing partner and one of the founding partners of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC. He is recognized as a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer and Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers, as well as a Top 50 Indiana lawyer by Super Lawyers. David is the author of Semitruck Wreck, A Guide for Victims and Their Families and It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney, both written to help people navigate what comes next after a tragic wreck. He also hosts the podcast After the Crash, where you can gain valuable information about the dangers involving semis and large trucks that do not follow safety protocol regarding speed, weather conditions, maintenance upkeep, etc.
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