1206 Manatee Ave W 
Harrison, Kirkland, Pratt & McGuire, P.A., one of the oldest and largest law firms in Manatee County, was established in 1937 as Blakey and Daniel, and has existed continuously since that date.
Email: cjp@manalaw.com
Charles J. Pratt, Jr. is principal in Harrison, Kirkland, Pratt & McGuire, P.A. He has practiced law in Florida for more than 30 years. He currently focuses his practice on working with businesses and individuals in various business and personal matters, including estate planning, commercial and business transactions, commercial and residential real estate matters, and commercial and business disputes.
Mr. Pratt primarily represents clients in the purchase and sale of commercial or residential real estate; in the purchase or sale of businesses, such as automobile dealerships, retail businesses, commercial buildings and apartments; in financing transactions; and in the purchase of land and its subsequent development into residential and commercial projects. He also has extensive experience in working with individuals in setting up estate plans, drafting wills and trusts, and establishing new business ventures, corporations, LLCs and partnerships.
In assisting his clients settle disputes, he handles mortgage foreclosures, business and contract disputes, and litigates consumer and commercial unsecured collections, including garnishment and replevin actions.
Mr. Pratt graduated from Florida State University School of Law in 1980, after obtaining a B.A. degree in Business Administration from Lenoir-Rhyne College in 1978. Mr. Pratt is a member of The Florida Bar and its Business Law and Real Property, Probate and Trust Sections, and the American Bar Association. He began his legal career as a staff attorney of the Commerce Committee of the Florida House of Representatives. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Pratt was a partner at Holland & Knight LLP, and before that, worked with fellow partner Hugh McGuire at McGuire, Pratt, Masio, Farrance & Rice, P.A.
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