We are told that the American Institute of Certified Planners is a professional institute within the American Planning Association that certifies practicing land use planners and promotes continuing education and professional development. Certified planners are experienced in comprehensive planning in dealing with connections between transportation and land use, housing and open space, environmental protection and economic development, and zoning and capital improvements.
Certification requires specific education and experience and an examination in planning.
The inquirer states that planning does not involve the practice of law. Planners are not licensed by the State of New York. Consistent with this section, as long ago as 1978, the Committee has opined that a lawyer may list truthful information relevant to the selection of appropriate counsel on letterhead and in advertising, including a statement that the lawyer also practices another profession. Certification is not a requirement for the practice of law in the State of New York and does not necessarily indicate greater competence than other attorneys experienced in this field of law. Certification is not a requirement for the practice of law in the State of New York and does not necessarily indicate greater competence than other attorneys experienced in this field of law.