The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies on the Statewide Judicial Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims, the vacancies will be filled during the Board’s March 28, 2025, meeting. Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing.
Statewide Judicial Nomination Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims: Two vacancies, one attorney from the territorial jurisdiction of the second appellate district, and one attorney from the territorial jurisdiction of the fourth state appellate district, to serve 4-year terms, July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2029. No attorney who appears before any judge of compensation claims more than four times a year is eligible to serve on the commission, pursuant to F.S. §440.45(2)[b]. In addition, commissioners are not eligible for state judicial vacancies filled by the JNC on which they sit, for two years following the expiration of their term. Commissioners are subject to Florida financial disclosure law. Meetings and deliberations are open to the public.
Applications will be accepted until Monday, February 17, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application. The Executive Committee of the Board of Governors will then make recommendations to the Board of Governors.
Persons interested in applying for these vacancies may download the Application for Special Appointment or 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 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-2300 or submitted via e-mail.
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