The 5 Regional Counsels are named

Here's the press release in it's entirety:



GOVERNOR CRIST APPOINTS FIVE TO THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL

August 22, 2007

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GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE
(850) 488-5394

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today appointed directors to the five Offices of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel.

“The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel provides important legal representations to some of Florida’s most vulnerable,” said Governor Crist. “I am grateful to these dedicated public servants for accepting this call to serve.”

The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel provides legal services to certain Floridians who are permitted a court-appointed counsel under the Federal and State Constitution. These appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.

The following appointees to the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel are appointed to terms beginning August 21, 2007, and ending July 1, 2011.

Jeffrey Lewis, 52, of Oviedo, will serve the First District Court of Appeal. Lewis most recently worked as a partner with Deen & Laurence P.A.

Jackson Flyte, 45, of Winter Haven, will serve the Second District Court of Appeal. Flyte most recently worked as the sole practitioner in the Law Offices of Jackson S. Flyte.

Joseph George Jr., 52, of Miami, will serve the Third District Court of Appeal. George most recently worked as an attorney with Joseph P. George Jr. P.A.

Philip Massa, 58, of West Palm Beach, will serve the Fourth District Court of Appeal. Massa most recently worked as an Assistant Attorney General.

Jeffrey Deen, 52, of Pensacola, will serve the Fifth District Court of Appeal. Lewis most recently worked as the Assistant Public Defender for the First Judicial Circuit.