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Michael Perenich

Michael Perenich

Florida's Oldest Personal Injury Firm
  • Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Medical Malpractice ...
  • Florida
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Biography

Michael Perenich is a third-generation personal injury lawyer.
Guy Perenich, his grandfather, founded a personal injury law firm in Clearwater, Florida, in 1955, and Michael's father Mark Perenich is a personal injury lawyer as well.
Born in Clearwater and raised in Tarpon Springs, Michael currently resides in Palm Harbor. He went on to complete his philosophy degree at the University of South Florida.
Following his graduation from USF, Michael, like his father, enrolled in Loyola University's New Orleans College of Law.
Michael interned as a law student for Honorable Judge Robert Morris of the Second District Court of Appeals.
In addition, he participated in a study program in Istanbul, Turkey, and Budapest, Hungary, called International Transactions and Central European Legal Systems. He received the Honorable R.
As a third-year law student at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, I received the Grable Stoutamire Book Award (highest grade) in American Legal Thought and a distinction in Trial Practice.

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
$562,500 Auto 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 (Eagle Status)
American Justice Association
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association

Education
Loyola University New Orleans
J.D. (2012) | Law
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Activities: Environmental Law, Federalist Society
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University of Florida
Law
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I was a visiting student for a year at the University of Florida Levin College of Law
Honors: Honorable R. Grable Stoutamire Book Award in American Legal Thought, as well as a distinction in Trial Practice
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University of South Florida
B.A. (2007) | Philosophy and Political Science
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Honors: Region Runner up for Ethics Bowl
Activities: Vice President of the Philosophy Organization Independent Study of Environmental Ethics under Brook Sadler
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Professional Experience
Perenich Law Injury Attorneys
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Perenich law injury attorneys is a firm where we focus on providing a personal experience with our clients, we want them to know that we are going to take good care of them. In 2022 Michael joined Tim Perenich, Terence Perenich, and Greg Perenich; together we work on cases, from beginning to end, we are all willing to use our unique talents to work on cases and add value to the client experience. Perenich Law Injury lawyers focuses on car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, pedestrian accidents, construction accidents, product liability/dangerous products, and insurance claims. Our Family has served the Tampa Bay area since 1955 when Guy Perenich began exclusively practicing personal injury law. Today 4 of his sons have carried that torch, and Michael is the next generation of to see this through.
Associate Attorney
Perenich Caulfield Avril Noyes
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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
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I aided the court by researching legal issues, and writing opinions. I also had the opportunity to see how the appeals process works,
Speaking Engagements
Navigating Slip and Falls Pit Falls, Work Horse Seminar, Orlando
Floirda Justice Association
I discussed common issues with slip and falls cases and how to deal with these matters.
Awards
Honorable R. Grable Stoutamire Book Award
Levin College of Law
The highest grade in American Legal Thought
Trial Practice
Levin College of Law
A distinction in Trial advocacy
Professional Associations
Clearwater Bar Association
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Activities: Co-chair of the CBA golf tournament
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Florida Justice Association
Eagle member
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Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Litigation American Inn of Court
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Federal Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
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
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Perenich Law
Website
Car accident information
Contact & Map
Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers
2560 1st Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Toll-Free: (727) 349-1728
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 (Today)
Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers Main Office
1875 N Belcher Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
Telephone: (727) 796-8282
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 (Today)