Limited Practice Board
The Limited Practice Board oversees administration of, and compliance with, the Limited Practice Rule (
APR 12) authorizing certain lay persons to select, prepare, and complete legal documents pertaining to the closing of real-estate and personal property transactions. The Board is responsible for the certification and regulation of limited practice officers (LPOs). See also
Resources for LPOs.
Board Members
Michael Melville, Chair: mikem@graysharbortitle.com
WSBA Representatives: Lana M. Floyd, Kevin Plachy, David J. Grant, Jay A. Goldstein
Real Estate Representative: John M. Deely
Lending Representative: Robert W. Golden
Escrow Representative: Dee McComb Title Representative: Kim V. Miller
Non-lawyer applications to the Limited Practice Board due by Friday, June 14
There are two positions with terms ending December 31, 2013. One position must be filled by an active WSBA member. One position must be filled by a representative from the title industry and may be a non-lawyer. The four-year term will commence on January 1, 2014 and will end December 31, 2017. Limited Practice Board members are nominated by the WSBA Board of Governors and appointed by the Supreme Court.
Non-lawyer application form