The Daily Business Review has selected finalists for its 11th annual Most Effective Lawyers recognition.

Honorees will be recognized at a Dec. 4 luncheon at the JW Marriott Miami at 1109 Brickell Ave.

The finalists listed by category are:

• Appellate: Philip Burlington, Nicole Segal and Crane Johnstone; Frances Guasch De La Guardia and Lee Teichner; and Benedict P. Kuehne, Michael T. Davis, Kent Harrison Robbins, Ralf R. Rodriguez, Edward R. Shohat, David P. Reiner II, Monica Tirado and Chelsea Silvia; 

• Class action: Marcy Aldrich; Carol Lumpkin; and Stuart Singer, Eli Glasser, Carlos Sires, Sashi Bach, David Nelson and Will Snyder

• Complex/business litigation: Linda Worton Jackson and Luis Salazar; Alan Kluger, Philippe Lieberman and Richard Segal; and Michael Rune II

• Criminal law: Aimee Ferrer and Alex Arteaga-Gomez; David O. Markus; and Matthew Menchel.

• Government Relations: Albert Dotson, Jon Chassen and Wendy Francois; and Carlos Loumiet.

• Intellectual property: Jeremy Elman; Matthew Nelles; and Steven Peretz and Michael Chesal.

• Medical malpractice: Jay Cohen, Craig Downs, William Rieder and David Brill; Aldo Leiva and Steven Lubell; and Stuart Ratzan, Stuart Weissman and Kimberly Boldt

• Personal Injury: Philip Freidin and Christopher Marlowe

• Products Liability: William Geraghty; and Scott Sarason and Armando Hernandez

• Pro Bono: Jason Lazarus and Alison Brown; Stuart Singer and Carl Goldfarb; and Whitney Untiedt

• Public Interest: Albert Dotson, A. Vicky Garcia-Toledo and Eric Singer; John Herin Jr. and Jeffrey Kuntz; and Thomas Julin

• Real Estate: John Camp and David Luck; Alexander Perkins; and Paul Shelowitz.

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On September 10, 2015, Avvo honored Miami personal injury attorney, Alex Perkins of Perkins Law Offices, with the Clients’ Choice Award. Avvo.com is an online legal services marketplace and lawyer directory which provides Avvo-rated profiles, client reviews, and peer endorsements for 97 percent of all lawyers in the United States. Attorney Alex Perkins received this award because of his hard-work, dedication and the hands-on personal attention he gives his  client’s. Mr. Perkins’ clients  took the time to write in to Avvo to tell the them of their positive experiences with the handling of their personal injury, car accident, cruise ship injury and slip and fall cases. Attorney Alex Perkins is rated on Avvo as superb, with a 10 out of 10 rating.

Perkins Law Offices is a full service personal injury firm located in Miami, FL. Consultations are always free and there is no fee if there is no recovery. Mr. Perkins regularly handles all types of personal cases in Miami, Key West, Marathon, Islamorada, Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, Orlando, Miami Beach and throughout Florida. If you have been in a car accident or sustained an injury caused by negligence,  call a Miami car accident attorney at Perkins Law Offices at 305-741-5297 or visit us at 2020 Ponce de Leon blvd. Suite 1101, Coral Gables, Fl 33133 online at Perkinslawoffices.com

“I am thrilled that we were able to secure a deal for the heirs that is just and worthy of their family patriarch’s long term vision and investment,” said Perkins. “Not only are they now rid of the former tenant’s repeated attempts to take advantage of Mr. Michael and his heirs, but we were able to negotiate a deal that will allow Mr. Michael’s last wishes to be realized for his family so that he may rest in peace.”

The adjacent properties, 56 Northeast 40th Street and 55 Northeast 39th Street, form 9,700 square feet of land and include frontage space on both 39th and 40th streets. Thor Equities had its sights set on purchasing the land as they assembled several neighboring lots for a  luxury retail and mixed use project. Attorney Alex Perkins negotiated the terms with Thor who bested other bidders.

For more information on the results of this case or to learn more about Perkins Law Offices visit www.perkinslawoffices.com.

About Perkins Law Offices

Perkins Law Offices is a Coral Gables-based law firm helmed by skilled litigator Alexander J. Perkins, Esq. For more than a decade, Mr. Perkins has handled complex civil litigation involving a wide variety of high dollar value cases. Perkins is recognized as one of the Legal Elite attorneys in the State of Florida and is listed in the numerous editions of Super Lawyers, Legal Trend Magazine, and the South Florida Legal Guide.  He enjoys a 10 out of 10 rating on AVVO and is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.  He also proudly serves as the Immediate Past President of the Miami Beach Bar Association.  Perkins Law Offices has represented clients from all over the United States and internationally. For more information on Mr. Perkins and Perkins Law Offices visit www.perkinslawoffices.com.

Miami Beach Personal Injury Attorney Alex Perkins (middle) receives recognition for his services to the City of Miami Beach by Miami Beach City Commissioners Grieco and Weithorn

At the Miami Beach Bar Association monthly luncheon held on September 16th 2014, at the Miami BeachGolf Course, Chief Judge Bertila Soto and Administrative Judge Jennifer Bailey kicked off their campaign to gain support for funding a much needed, new Miami Dade County Central Courthouse Downtown. It will be on the ballot November 4. Vote Yes!

Miami Beach Bar President Alex Perkins welcomed the Judges to inform the membership of the downright dangerous and embarrassing condition of the historic building on Flagler Street. While we all knew the building was old and in poor condition, and that the court rooms set ups were less than ideal with obstructed views to the judge and jury due to support column placement, the talk went into great detail of the hidden dangers and problems of this sick building that are not in pubic view.  The courthouse has mold and flooding problems. Employees and visitors alike are place in danger by the deteriorating building facade which is made of terra-cotta. Many of the upper floors are closed due to rain intrusion and the building is sinking and flooded in the basement as it was built below the waterline.   Exposed wires and lack of access for disabled people are but a few of the problems. There are over a million visitors a year that pass through the courthouse and there is not enough space for jury panels much less the number of cases and trials handled there.  The Probate Court has already been displaced to an unsecured Overtown building where sensitive hearings are held in the open and the files are exposed.

The County is responsible for funding but does not have the means without raising taxes. Therefore on November 4 the ballot will include a vote on the bond issue. This is the beginning of the grass roots effort to to raise awareness and money through public an private funding. For more information you can visit buildingblocksforjustice.com or contact Perkins Law Offices and we will point you in the right direction.

July 14, 2014. Always consult a Miami Personal Injury lawyer before giving a recorded statement to an insurance company or before signing any documents they may request! Just this past month Perkins Law Offices encountered two different insurance companies that attempted to either trick clients into saying things during a recorded statement that might have destroyed insurance coverage and to sign documents that would have waived their right to bring a lawsuit.

Miami Personal Injury lawyer Alex Perkins of Perkins Law Offices recovered the full $100,000 policy limits from Citizens Property Insurance on behalf of a client who fell off a ladder while trimming trees resulting in a severely broken wrist. Initially Citizens conducted their investigation with a bias against wanting to provide coverage to the homeowner. They looked looked for all kinds of reasons to deny coverage to the Homeowner despite them having paid premiums in the event of a an injury occurring on their property.

Similarly an injured client of Perkins Law Offices, was offered three thousand dollars by the insurance company for the other driver who caused the accident. Supposedly the money was being offered for the property damage to our client’s car. However it was a trick. The paperwork the insurance company wanted our client to sign would have released the insurance company from any and all claims including personal injury claims. Our client wisely called Perkins Law Offices and spoke to a Miami Personal Injury before signing the release or giving a statement to the insurance company about his injuries. Luckily for this client, it was not too late.

Remember, Insurance companies are in business to make huge profits, not help to help people and pay out claims. The insurance companies and their adjusters do not work for you, they are working against you in most cases. They are not your friend, even if they work for your own insurance company. This is true for all kinds of insurance policies whether a Homeowner Policy or an Automobile Policy.

Anyone who is injured or has a friend or family member who is injured should talk to a lawyer before making statements or signing documents at the request of an insurance company. Perkins Law Offices is where to find your Miami Personal Injury Lawyer.

Attorney Alex Perkins of Perkins Law Offices installed as President of Miami Beach Bar Association.

The Miami Beach Bar Association held it’s annual officers and directors installation  luncheon on December 12, 2013 at the Hilton Bentley South Beach. The sold out event was a hit.

Local government officials and prominent lawyers from throughout Miami-Dade County to listen to Key Note speaker Jeff Lindsay, the New York Times best selling author of the “Dexter” series of books. And he did not disappoint.

The audience, that included the likes of Miami-Dade Public Defender Carlos Martinez, City of Miami Beach Attorney Jose Smith, Florida House Representative David Richardson, Criminal defense attorney Jose Baez, Ticket Titan Stephen Lustig and a plethora of Miami Beach City Commissioners and Judges, listened intently as Mr. Lindsay posed legal and moral questions about the fictional character’s serial murder of serial killers.

In addition to Mr. Lindsay’s keynote speech, MBBA Board Member Daniel Weiss and UNIDAD Director awarded MBBA past president Pedro Cofino with an award for his tireless efforts in helping the Miami Beach community with the Pro Bono clinic in North Beach.

Attorney Alex Perkins was the master of ceremonies for the event. Mr Perkins thanked the many corporate sponsors that helped make this year’s Installation the most successful in terms of money raised and attendance.

Recently, Miami Personal Injury Attorney Alex Perkins successfully completed a lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Lines. The settlement for his severely injured client was achieved by Attorney Perkins’ aggressive discovery strategy, which culminated into two Federal Court orders that required the cruise line to produce documents, images and information that they were refusing to hand over. After hearing argument from Mr. Perkins against the cruise line’s lawyers and upon several motions to the court, the Federal Court judge issued these two orders.

Matza v NCL 2.22.13Order

Matza v NCL 2.27.13Order

They are significant discovery orders that will assist plaintiffs in the future obtain the requisite evidence that only the cruise lines possess and do not want to share.

A two-car crash on southbound I-95 in Miami on Sunday, injured four young  people,  two of which are in critical condition.  The male 21 year old driver and an  18 year old passenger were ejected from a Nissan. Two women in the back of the Nissan were also seriously injured. The accident snarled traffic for hours.  All southbound lanes on the highway had to be shut down as scores of Labor Day Weekend motorists were detoured.

Details of this terrible accident are limited at this time.  But one thing is almost certain; that there will not be enough insurance coverage available in this Miami car accident to cover all of the injuries and damages to injured passengers under the driver’s policies.  Hopefully the passengers or their family members in their households carry uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. UM insurance protects you and your family members when they are injured in an accident caused by someone else who has no insurance or not enough insurance. This type of insurance must be purchased when you apply for insurance. Unfortunately many people reject this coverage when it is offered as Florida law only requires it to be offered but not bought.

Perkins Law Offices  specializes in car accidents and UM coverage disputes.  We wish those injured  a speedy recovery.

MORE CRUISE SHIP TROUBLE IN MIAMI

BREAKING: DECK COLLAPSE AT SHUCKERS RESTAURANT DURING MIAMI HEAT GAME

June 15, 2013

A deck behind the popular Shuckers sports bar on North Bay Village collapsed Thursday night, spilling scores of customers watching the Miami Heat vs. Spurs game into the bay waters. It’s unknown if there are any serious injuries. Police units have rushed to the scene. The accident occurred at around 9:45 p.m. The packed outdoor patio deck gave way as up to 100 people were cheering the Miami Heat in their run against the Spurs. Scores of customers fell into several feet of water in the bay in the collapse.

Perkins Law Offices has been involved in a case where there were multiple injuries when a similar deck collapsed at a residential property during a party. In these types of cases there may be several at fault parties including the owners of the property, the builders of the deck, the architect and management companies. Owners of a premises have a non-delegable duty to maintain their premises in a safe condition. This means that even if the deck was built 30 years ago, the owners of the deck may be held responsible for construction errors and defects.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to a deck collapse or failure please call for a free consultation at 305-741-LAWS or email us atPerkins@PerkinsLawOffices.com.

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