Michael Perenich

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      Michael Perenich

      Saint Petersburg, Florida
      10 years of experience

      Biography

      Michael Perenich is a third generation personal injury attorney. His grandfather, Guy Perenich began the firm now known as Perenich, Caulfield, Avril, and Noyes in 1955. Michael studed at the University of Florida Levin College Of Law where he received the Honorable R. Grable Stoutamire Book Award (highest grade) in American Legal Thought, as well as a distinction in Trial Practice. While in law school, Michael interned for Honorable Judge Robert Morris of the Second District Court of Appeals. He also participated in a study abroad program in Budapest Hungary, and Istanbul Turkey (International Transactions, and Central European Legal Systems). Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, traveling, wakeboarding, hiking, mountain biking, playing soccer, reading, cooking, racing cars, working on cars, wood working, gardening, playing and producing music.

      University of South Florida: 2008
      Graduated From Loyola New Orleans College of Law 2012
      Recent Verdicts and Settlements:
      $350,000 Auto accident
      $245,00 Auto accident
      $1,000,000 Product Liability
      $350,000 Slip and Fall
      $1,483,963 Slip and Fall
      $990,000 Car accident
      $8,200,000 Medical Malpractice
      $3,500,000 Wrongful death Car accident
      Awards and Organizations:
      Super Lawyers (since 2015)
      Top 40 Under 40 National Trial Lawyers
      America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
      Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
      Florida Justice Association
      American Justice Association
      Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association

      Practice Areas

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Workers' Compensation

      Medical Malpractice

      Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

      Products Liability

      Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

      Nursing Home Abuse

      Insurance Claims

      Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

      Legal Malpractice

      Employment Law

      Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Contingent Fees

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Florida, Since 2013
      Federal Circuit, Since 2014

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Associate Attorney Perenich Caulfield Avril Noyes

      Year: 2012 - Current

      Description: We handle cases from beginning to end, we do: pre-litigation, litigation, appeals to the District Court, and appeals to the Florida Supreme Court. We also have cases in Federal Court. We handle Auto Accidents/ Car Accidents/commercial truck accidents Wrongful Death Motorcycle Accidents Drunk Driver Victims Pedestrian Accidents Bicycle Accidents Workers’ Compensation Medical Malpractice Professional Malpractice Boating / Waverunner Accidents Uninsured Motorist Claims Defective Products Unreasonably Dangerous Products Gun Accidents Aviation Cases Social Security Disability / SSDI Toxic Torts Sick Building Drownings My position at Perenich Caulfield Noyes has helped me develop the following areas: Taking depositions, draft interrogatories, draft complaints, draft requests to produce, argue motions, argue at hearings, defend traffic citations when an accident is present, file motions, evaluate cases, litigate. Legal research, memorandums, motions, depositions, trial, appellate arguments.

      Judicial internship Florida Second District Court of Appeals

      Year: 2011 - 2011

      Description: I aided the court by researching legal issues, and writing opinions. I also had the opportunity to see how the appeals process works,

      Publications

      Workers' Compensation Lawyer in Clearwater

      What To Do If The Other Driver Doesn’t Report the Accident

      Understanding The Connection Between Drug Testing And Worker’s Comp

      Top 10 Safety Tips You Should Know Before Traveling to Florida

      St. Petersburg Road Safety Overview

      How Lost Time Benefits Work

      Personal Injury Lawyer

      Car Accident Attorney

      A Road Rash Overview

      5 Things to Know About Reckless Driving

      25 Tips for Getting a Fair Personal Injury Settlement

      St. Petersburg Personal Injury Lawyer

      Education

      • Loyola University New Orleans J.D. (2012) | Law

        Year: 2009 - 2012

        Honors: Activities: Environmental Law, Federalist Society

      • University of Florida Law

        Year: 2011 - 2012

        Honors: I was a visiting student for a year at the University of Florida Levin College of Law Honorable R. Grable Stoutamire Book Award in American Legal Thought, as well as a distinction in Trial Practice

      • University of South Florida B.A. (2007) | Philosophy and Political Science

        Year: 2005 - 2007

        Honors: Region Runner up for Ethics Bowl Activities: Vice President of the Philosophy Organization Independent Study of Environmental Ethics under Brook Sadler

      Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers

      Address:

      2560 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

      phone no.
      schedule

      Monday: Open 24 hours

      Tuesday: Open 24 hours

      Wednesday: Open 24 hours

      Thursday: Open 24 hours

      Friday: Open 24 hours

      Saturday: Open 24 hours

      Sunday: Open 24 hours

      Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers Main Office

      Address:

      1875 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765

      phone no.
      schedule

      Monday: Open 24 hours

      Tuesday: Open 24 hours

      Wednesday: Open 24 hours

      Thursday: Open 24 hours

      Friday: Open 24 hours

      Saturday: Open 24 hours

      Sunday: Open 24 hours

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