Russell W. Divine

Member - Deceased

407-426-9500

1955-2022 – “After a valiant battle with cancer, Russ passed away on September 13, 2022”

Russ practiced in the areas of real estate and general business for over 35 years. He was experienced in handling a wide variety of commercial transactions including the purchase, sale, development and financing of large residential projects, shopping centers, motels, office buildings and apartments. He represented national homebuilders, local builders and developers and lending institutions.

Russ also handled residential transactions for buyers and sellers and was well versed in the regulatory requirements governing these transactions, including TRID and RESPA.

Russ Divine was a Florida Bar Certified Real Estate Attorney

Admissions

Practiced law in Orlando from 1980 -2022

Practice Areas:

Commercial Real Estate
Land Development
Residential Real Estate
Banking and Loan Closings
Condominium and Homeowners Association Law
Landlord/Tenant
Purchase and Sale of Businesses
Entity Formation
Business Law
Probate

Certifications

Board Certified in Real Estate Law (Florida Bar Board of Certification; 1990 - current)
Instructor, Review Course - Real Estate Certification Exam, The Florida Bar (2012)
AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell

The Florida Bar

Board of Governors (2001-2005)
- Special Committee on Multidisciplinary Practice, Co-Chair (2002-2003)
- Audit Committee (2001-2005; Chair, 2003-2005)
- Budget Committee (2002-2005)
- Disciplinary Review Committee (2001-2002)
- Board Liason - Real Estate Certification and Attorney/CPA Relations Committees (2002-2005)
Executive Council - Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section (1998-2009)
9th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “F” (1996-99, 2011-14; Chair: 1999, 2011-2014)
Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Service (2001-2005)
Orange County Bar Association
- President (1994-1995)
- Executive Council (1989-1995)
Board of Trustees, Orange County Legal Aid Society (1991-1993)
Certified Public Accountant (obtained 1980, now expired)
Authorized title agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.

Education

JD, 1980 (with honors) - University of Florida
Senior Managing Editor - University of Florida Law Review
BSBA, 1977 (with honors, Accounting) - University of Florida