This website has been provided by the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA). A limited practice officer, or LPO, is a person certified by the Washington State Supreme Court under Rule 12 of the Admission to Practice Rules (APR). Although not a lawyer, an LPO is authorized to select, prepare, and complete documents in a form previously approved by the Limited Practice Board for use in closing a loan, extension of credit, sale, or other transfer of real or personal property. The website includes forms approved by the Limited Practice Board for use by LPOs.