RICHARDS, GILKEY, FITE, SLAUGHTER, PRATESI & WARD, P.A., one of the oldest general practice law firms in Clearwater, Florida, was established in the early 1930s when Ralph Richards began practicing law in Clearwater. We are a medium-sized firm which provides the highest degree of professionalism and legal expertise, while still providing the personal attention our clients expect and deserve. Our goal is to represent our clients' interests with the highest level of professionalism and responsiveness possible. Our attorneys strive to handle each client's legal situation in the same manner they would as if the matter were their own. We have a general civil practice, widely recognized for our real estate, estate planning, business and banking expertise. The quality and expertise of our attorneys allow us to represent a broad range of clients, including real estate developers and brokers, trustees and personal representatives, small businesses, insurance companies, financial institutions, manufacturing companies and, of course, our individual clients. Our attorneys are well known and well respected in the Tampa Bay region and have developed excellent working relationships with various segments of the Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties' governmental, legal and commercial communities. Our firm is committed to be involved in our community. We encourage our attorneys and staff members to actively participate in professional, religious and civic organizations. Our desire is to help make our community a better place to work and live. Choosing a law firm is a serious decision and one that should not be entered into lightly. The materials on this web site are meant solely for informational purposes. RICHARDS, GILKEY, FITE, SLAUGHTER, PRATESI & WARD, P.A. does not intend this web site to be a solicitation of services and offers no legal advice on it. The materials on this World Wide Web site are provided for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. No guarantees are made as to the accuracy or timeliness of the information on this web site. The request for more information by e-mail does not initiate a client-attorney relationship. Therefore, no specific information related to your case should be sent via e-mail. RICHARDS, GILKEY, FITE, SLAUGHTER, PRATESI & WARD, P.A. does not claim that it can obtain the same results for you as those displayed on this web site.