Emil G. Pratesi Born Freeport, New York, 1947 Admitted to Bar, 1972 Mr. Pratesi received a B.A. from Hofstra University in 1969 and a J.D. with high honors from Florida State University in 1972. He is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. He is currently a member of the Clearwater Bar Association and the Florida Bar. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, and in the past has served as the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Special Committee on Bar Related Title Insurance, as well as the Liaison of the Young Lawyers Section to the Standing Committee on Bar Related Title Insurance. He has served as an Advisory Board member to local financial institutions. He is past director and officer of the Board of Directors of the West Pasco Chapter of The American Cancer Society and Director of the Pasco Hernando Community College Activities Association. His practice includes real estate, corporate, condominium, commercial, banking and general law. eMail: epratesi@richardsgilkey.com