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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hackett Receives Florida Bar Board
Recertification in Real Estate
Attorney Jack O. Hackett II has been recertified by The Florida Bar in Real Estate. Of the lawyers eligible
to practice law in Florida, only 6 percent have earned board certification.
PUNTA GORDA, FL – December 11, 2014 – Jack O. Hackett II, a director at Farr
Law Firm, received renewal of board certification by The Florida Bar in Real
Estate. Board certified lawyers are evaluated for professionalism and tested for
expertise.
Hackett represents clients in all areas of residential and commercial real estate
acquisition and development and has represented clients in a number of high
profile real estate transactions. He holds an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review
Rating™ from Martindale-Hubbell® and is listed in Florida Super Lawyers 2014.
Hackett also practices business law and counsels clients in a wide range of
industries in the formation, organization, and management of business entities.
Of the lawyers eligible to practice law in Florida, only 6 percent have earned board certification.
Certification is valid for five years, and to be recertified, lawyers must meet requirements similar to
those for initial certification.
The Florida Bar’s certification is the highest evaluation of attorneys’ competency, experience and
professionalism in the areas of law approved for specialization. The Florida Bar maintains high standards
lawyers must meet before seeking certification in one or more of the 24 areas of law approved by the
Florida Supreme Court for board certification. Even if an attorney does meet the stringent application
criteria, judges and other lawyers must evaluate the lawyer as to character, ethics and professionalism;
and the lawyer must pass a rigorous examination or meet strict criteria to exempt the exam before
officially earning board certification.
About Farr Law Firm
For 90 years the Farr Law Firm has served Southwest Florida. Our firm is the oldest and largest law firm
in Charlotte County. We are prepared to tackle complex legal problems while rooted in the same small
town principles you value. Our multi-practice law firm addresses a variety of needs and challenges both
individuals and businesses confront including civil, commercial and complex litigation, personal injury &
wrongful death, marital & family law, trusts & estates, corporate & business law, real estate & title
insurance, elder law, guardianship and asset protection. For more information, please visit
www.farr.com.
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