Daniel H. Perez
Representative Matters:
- Ongoing representation of a national homeowner insurance carrier in federal and state court actions (circuit, county, and small claims) involving breach of contract, bad faith, negligence, petitions for declaratory relief, petitions for appraisal, and fraud.
- Ongoing representation of a national commercial general liability carrier in federal and state court actions (circuit, county, and small claims) involving negligence, property damage, business income disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, and bad faith.
- Defended at-fault drivers and insurance carriers in first- and third-party actions alleging negligence, premises liability, and loss of consortium.
- Defended a prominent supermarket chain against claims for injuries resulting from alleged negligence in maintaining their premises.
- Represented a homeowner in an action for trespass against a tortfeasor who irreparably damaged trees on the property. Obtained a monetary judgment against the defendant after a two-day jury trial.
- Represented plaintiffs in actions brought in federal court against employers regarding violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment discrimination resulting in favorable settlements for the plaintiffs.
- Represented landlords in eviction actions brought in state court against tenants who failed to comply with the terms of their lease agreements resulting in final judgments for possession of premises and writs of possession.
- Represented clients in state and federal court actions involving Civil RICO and housing discrimination.
- Represented homeowners in actions for breach of contract against insurance carriers for failure to properly indemnify their insureds in connection with sudden and accidental losses to their dwelling and/or personal property.
Practice Areas:
Insurance Coverage
Complex Commercial Litigation
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Education and Background:
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law
J.D., 2013
Sherman Minton Moot Court
Latino Law Student Association
- Florida State University
B.S., magna cum laude, 2010
Double Major: Political Science and Criminology
Minor: Business Administration
Honors College at FSU
Golden Key International Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Professional Activities:
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2021, 2022)
- Member of the Broward County Bar Association
Languages:
- Spanish (Proficient)