Mr. Tessitore was admitted to the Florida Bar in1993 and is admitted to the United  States District Court, Middle, Southern, and Northern Districts of Florida, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Tessitore received his B.S. in 1983 from Florida State University and his J.D. in 1992 from the University of Miami. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute and Florida Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Tessitore practices in the areas of civil litigation, including public entity law, personal injury, wrongful death, insurance and medical negligence. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Tessitore is an adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida.