Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star 2009
Order of Barristers, National Honorary Organization
Omar Perez, Jr.
Equity Partner
Omar Perez, Jr. was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1997 and represents employers and carriers in the defense of workers' compensation claims. Omar has been a Partner at the MKRS Law Miami office and a member of the Firm since October 2000 and became Equity Partner in 2016. Throughout his tenure, he has successfully represented employers and carriers in close to 2,000 cases. Mr. Perez, Jr. was recognized as a 'Rising Star' by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine 2009. He received a Bachelor of Science (cum laude) from the University of Miami in 1994. Mr. Perez, Jr. received his Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1997 where he was a recipient of the Order of Barristers award, a national honorary organization recognizing oral advocacy and writing.
Professional Activities
Member, Workers’ Compensation Section of The Florida Bar
Member, South Florida Hospitality Human Resources Association
Education
Nova Southeastern University (J.D. 1997) University of Miami (B.S. 1994)
Languages
English Spanish
Awards & Recognitions
CEU CREDITED SEMINAR TOPICS
The 2003 Statutory Changes to the F.S. 440
Chapter 60Q-6 Discussion of the New WC Rules on Procedure
Adjuster Testimony & Production
Workers’ Compensation Optional Subjects & Fraud Update
Ethics & Case Law Cases
Workers’ Compensation Adjuster Ethics & Optional Subjects
Speaking Engagements
Adjusting Under the New Comp Act: Practical Tipsfor adjusters in handling files in light of the new changes in the Florida Workers’Compensation Act.
Adjuster Ethics: Discussion of Florida guidelines for the ethical handling of claims.
Emerging Trends in Workers’ Compensation
IARP 2015 Conference: Return to Work from a Defense Attorney’s Perspective
Certifications & Licenses
The Florida Bar
Certified Continuing Education Units (CEU) Instructor
The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Instructor