Michael Perenich is a third-generation personal injury attorney. His grandfather, Guy Perenich began practicing personal injury in 1955 in Clearwater Florida. Michael was born in Clearwater, raised in Tarpon Springs, and now lives in Palm Harbor. He graduated from East Lake High School then studied Philosophy, graduated from the University of South Florida.
While at the University of South Florida Michael was selected to be a member of the Ethics Bowl team. Michael led the team to place southeast region, and into the National Competition. While at USF he was elected to be the Vice President of the campus Philosophy Organization. After USF, Michael attended Loyola University, New Orleans College of Law, like his father. While in law school, Michael interned for Honorable Judge Robert Morris of the Second District Court of Appeals. He also participated in a study program in Budapest Hungary, and Istanbul Turkey (International Transactions, and Central European Legal Systems). During his third year of law school he was accepted to study 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.
Michael graduated law school in 2012, and dove into litigating cases with his father. Michael has successfully litigated catastrophic injury, product liability, wrongful death, medical malpractice, catastrophic motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, among other areas of law. An ideal case for Michael is one where the complexity tests his advocacy skills and creativity.
Michael is constantly reading and researching new tactics to improve his advocacy skills. He roundtables his cases with the attorneys in his office, as well as seasoned litigators outside of his office. His network of attorneys allows him to learn new skills and approaches to complex legal questions. Michael was recognized for trial skills and asked to speak during the renown Florida Justice Associate Workhorse Seminar.
Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, traveling, wakeboarding, hiking, mountain biking, playing soccer, coaching soccer, reading, cooking, tuning cars/racing cars, wood working, gardening, playing and producing music. Every year Michael gives lectures on law at locals schools for the Great American Teach In and Law Day.
Notable Verdicts and Settlements:
350,000 Auto Accident
$245,000 Auto Accident
$1,000,000 Product Liability
$1,483,963 Slip and Fall
$990, 000 Car Accident
$8,200,000 Medical Malpractice
$3,000,000 Wrongful Death Auto Accident
$562,000 Auto Accident
$420,000 Auto Accident
$245,000 Auto Accident
$1,000,000 Product Liability
$3,500,000 Wrongful Death Auto Accident
$1,375,000 Tortious Interference
$575,000 Slip and Fall
