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Deadline extended to apply for appointment to Florida Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee, Second DCA seat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 28, 2025
CONTACT: Brandee Blake, [email protected]
The Florida Bar
TELEPHONE: 850-561-3127

The Florida Bar Board of Governors has extended the deadline to apply for the second state appellate district vacancy on the Florida Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee. The vacancy – a two-year term commencing Jan. 1, 2026 – will be filled during the December 5, 2025, meeting of the Board of Governors. Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing.

The Florida Bar president receives the recommendations of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section for consideration. The joint committee is composed of 13 attorney members appointed by The Florida Bar and 13 Realtor/broker members appointed by Florida Realtors. The joint committee promotes cordial relations between Realtors/licensed brokers and attorneys and organizes educational seminars.

Applications will be accepted until close of business on Friday, November 7, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application.  The Board of Governors will review all applications and may request telephone or personal interviews.

The Application for Special Appointment is available on the Florida Bar website. Applicants may also call Bar headquarters at 850-561-3127, to obtain the application form. Completed applications must be received by the Executive Director, The Florida Bar, 651 E Jefferson S, Tallahassee, FL, 32399-2300 or submitted via e-mail.

 

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