Michael Mayoral, a co-founder and shareholder of Perez Mayoral, P.A., is a seasoned trial attorney with a focus on HOA, Condominium, Business, and Insurance Litigation. His legal acumen and dedication to his clients set him apart in the complex landscape of South Florida litigation.
Michael’s expertise spans a wide range of industries. He has represented entities such as publicly listed real estate investment trusts, real estate holding companies, foreign food suppliers, trucking companies, and other closely held corporations in state and federal court. His individual clients include residential property owners, homeowners in conflict with their HOA or condominium associations, domestic and foreign investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, policyholders in insurance disputes, and individuals who have sustained injuries due to negligence or misconduct. This broad client base reflects the versatility and adaptability of his practice.
A significant portion of Michael’s practice revolves around real estate litigation, particularly in representing homeowners in disputes with their HOA and condominium associations. His record in this sphere reflects his commitment to homeowners’ rights and his ability to navigate complex property law matters.
Michael has substantial experience in business litigation. His track record involves successfully handling intricate cases, including insurance coverage disputes, breach of contract, breach of promissory note, partnership disagreements, joint venture agreement disputes, and shareholder derivative actions.
Despite his focus on real estate, business, and insurance litigation, Michael’s broad legal proficiency extends to personal injury litigation. His successful representation of plaintiffs in high-stakes cases, including the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill clean-up response, attests to his comprehensive litigation capabilities. Michael began his legal career at the Miami Dade County Public Defender’s Office, trying dozens of cases to verdict within a few years. This early experience provided him with an in-depth understanding of Florida’s Evidence Code and honed his skills as a proficient trial attorney.
Michael is a cum laude graduate from the University of Miami’s School of Law. Before attending law school, Michael attended Florida International University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy magna cum laude, with a minor in Economics.
At Perez Mayoral, P.A., Michael is committed to delivering “big firm” results with a personalized touch, representing homeowners and businesses throughout Florida. His dedication to his clients’ rights and interests has solidified his reputation as a premier attorney in HOA, Condominium, Business, and Insurance Litigation.
Professional Associations
- Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association
- Cuban American Bar Association
- Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section
- Florida Bar Real Property, Probate & Trust Section
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Louisiana
Reported Cases
- Close v. Universal Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co., 2023 Fla. Cir. LEXIS 3477: Following a successful jury trial, Perez Mayoral, P.A. secured a favorable final judgment in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, awarding $195,608.32 in attorney’s fees and costs.
- Universal Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. v. Close, 376 So. 3d 14 (Fla. 4th DCA 2023): Perez Mayoral, P.A. successfully upheld a $195,608.32 attorney’s fee award in the Fourth District Court of Appeal, affirming the trial court’s determination of reasonable hours and rates under the lodestar method in an insurance dispute case.
- Gratz v. 1750 James Condo. Ass’n, Inc., No. 3D24-0420, 2024 Fla. App. LEXIS 3366 (3d DCA May 1, 2024): Perez Mayoral, P.A. successfully obtained a writ of prohibition from the Third District Court of Appeal, resulting in the disqualification of the trial judge due to apparent partiality in a lawsuit between a homeowner and their condominium association. This significant appellate achievement was detailed in the Daily Business Review.