Attorneys

Patrick G. Emmanuel, Jr.

Rick has been board certified in real estate law by The Florida Bar since 1991. His practice is concentrated in real estate transactions, development, leasing and lending.

Rick joined Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon in 2004 and is a Director and the current Practice Group Leader of the Commercial Section. Previously, Rick practiced in Tampa, where for 12 years he focused on representing local, regional and national developers and lenders in a variety of commercial real estate transactions. Immediately prior to joining Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon, Rick was an in-house real estate lawyer with Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida. His practice at Winn-Dixie included extensive leasing and shopping center development work. He was also involved with the real estate aspects of the Company’s corporate financings.

Practice Areas

• Contract & Commercial Litigation
• Real Estate

Education:

• Florida State University, College of Law, J.D., 1983
• Florida A&M University, Community Psychology, M.S., 1980
• Florida State University, Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S., 1975
• University of Florida, Psychology, B.A., 1973

Professional Work Experience:

• Attorney, Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon, 2004
• Attorney, In-House Counsel, Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., 1996
• Sole Practitioner, Patrick G. Emmanuel, Jr., 1992
• Attorney/Partner, Taub & Williams, P.A., 1984

Special Qualifications:

• AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
• Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer, The Florida Bar

Court Admissions:

• All Florida State Courts, 1984

Professional Memberships and Activities:

• The Florida Bar:
  • Member, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
  • Past-Member, Mobile Home & RV Park Committee
  • Past-Member, Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee
• Escambia / Santa Rosa Bar Association
• Title Agencies:
  • Attorney's Title Insurance Fund
  • Ticor Title Insurance Company
  • Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
• Florida Super Lawyer, 2008, 2009 & 2011: Named one of Florida's top lawyers, as chosen by his peers, blue ribbon panel review, and through the Independent Research of Law and Politics, a distinction reserved for the top 5% of Florida attorneys in their respective areas of practice.

Civic and Community Involvement:

• Northside Centers, Inc., Past Member and President of the Board of Directors
• Escambia Community Clinics, Inc., Board of Directors
• Leadership Pensacola Alumni Association, Inc., Board of Directors
• United Way, Funding Panel Member

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