Erik A. Perez

Mr. Perez’s practice includes several aspects of federal and state civil litigation with a focus on complex commercial, property damage, and personal injury. While a large portion of his practice involves civil litigation, Mr. Perez also represents clients in a broad spectrum of real estate and commercial transactions.

In his practice, Mr. Perez has successfully represented a wide array of individuals including homeowners, injured parties, developers, contractors, small business owners, publicly traded technology companies, and insurance carriers in a variety of contexts. This has allowed Mr. Perez to have a unique perspective and substantial competitive advantage in his practice areas because he has represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in complex commercial cases, property damage claims, and personal injury litigation.

Mr. Perez has practiced at several well-known law firms in the legal areas of complex commercial law, property damage, and personal injury. Mr. Perez has effectively represented clients in all phases of litigation and arbitration including trials, final hearings, summary judgment proceedings, and mediations.

Mr. Perez cares deeply about his clients and has established wonderful friendships and continuous working relationships with many of them. Mr. Perez is an avid philanthropist who has supported several causes for the underrepresented and underprivileged in his community. His dedication to client service is unparalleled and he truly exhausts all of his resources in order to obtain the best result for his clients. His willingness to help his clients regardless of the circumstances is what separates him from other attorneys.

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Florida

The Florida Bar

ID Number: 0115564

11th Circuit

Federal Circuit

Shareholder

Perez Mayoral, P.A.

Current

University of Miami

J.D. | Law

Honors: Cum Laude

Activities: International Moot Court, Tenants' Rights Clinic

Florida International University

B.B.A. | International Business

Honors: Deans List

Deans Merit Award

University of Miami School of Law

10.0 Perfect Rating

Justia Inc

The Florida Bar  # 0115564

Member

Current

Cuban American Bar Assoc. Pro Bono Project

Member

Current

Miami-Dade County Bar Association

Member

Current

Elevate Church Miami

Member

Current

Can a public adjuster be an independent appraiser?

Law 360

Negotiating Settlements, 80 SW 8th Street, Suite 3000

February 11, 2021

Rumberger Kirk

Presentation to younger attorneys on theories and strategies as to settlement negotiations.

Certified Real Estate Sales Associate

Florida Real Estate Commission

2020

Q. Can I claim damages for a former employee selling for competitor while employed?

March 17, 2025

A: You may have a claim for damages under a theory of tortious business interference. To establish a claim for tortious interference with a business relationship in Florida, a plaintiff must demonstrate the existence of a business relationship, the defendant's knowledge of that relationship, intentional and unjustified interference by the defendant, and resultant damage to the plaintiff.

Q. Can I sue for unresolved flooring defects under warranty in FL?

March 17, 2025

A: You may pursue a claim for construction defects and other causes of action that may apply. However, you must first comply with the pre-suit process under the statute which requires that a notice and opportunity to repair be provided to the contractor. Chapter 558 specifies "the notice of claim must describe in reasonable detail the nature of each alleged construction defect and, if known, the damage or loss resulting from the defect. Based upon at least a visual inspection by the claimant or its agents, the notice of claim must identify the location of each alleged construction defect sufficiently to enable the responding parties to locate the alleged defect without undue burden." Thereafter, you must give the contractor 60 days to resolve the issue. If they do not, then you may initiate a lawsuit. ... Read More

Q. Advice needed on contractor breach and arbitration in a fixed-price renovation contract in Florida.

March 13, 2025

A: 1. Does the contractor’s refusal to proceed at the fixed price constitute a material breach under Florida law? It may, as you mentioned the price is fixed. However, the contract may contain exclusions or exceptions. The terms of the contract would have to be reviewed.

2. What compensation could I seek if I terminate the contract concerning costs for hiring a new contractor and project delays? The primary damages you would be entitled to are compensatory damages which are the most common and are meant to put the homeowner in the position they would have been in if the contract had been properly fulfilled. Thus, anything in excess of the contract price to complete the job would be part of your damages that you would be entitled to. You could also be entitled to incidental damages. These include costs incurred by the homeowner as a result of the breach, such as storage fees, temporary housing, or additional inspection costs. You may also be entitled to attorneys fees and costs if it is written into the contract.

3. Should I hire an attorney for arbitration, or can I effectively represent myself? You should hire an attorney. There is some complexity to the dispute that would likely require an attorney such as contract interpretation, Florida 558 requirements, and rules of arbitration.

4. What immediate actions should I take to preserve my rights and ensure the renovation moves forward, whether with this contractor or another? Preserve all communication and make sure to mitigate damages as much as possible. Reach out to the contractor and make every effort to get the job done under the terms of the contract. ... Read More