Omar Perez, Jr. was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1997 and focuses his practice on representing employers and insurance carriers in the defense of workers’ compensation claims. He joined MKRS Law’s Miami office in October 2000, became a Partner in 2016, and has been an integral member of the Firm for more than two decades.
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Perez, Jr. has successfully represented employers and carriers in nearly 2,500 workers’ compensation matters, earning a reputation for strategic advocacy and consistent results.
Mr. Perez, Jr. was recognized as a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers in 2009 and has continued to be recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer in the area of workers’ compensation. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami in 1994 and received his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in 1997. While in law school, he was inducted into the Order of Barristers, a national honorary organization recognizing excellence in oral advocacy and legal writing.
Member, Workers’ Compensation Section of The Florida Bar
Member, The Richard A. Sicking American Inn of Court
Member, South Florida Hospitality Human Resources Association
Adjusting Under the New Comp Act: Practical Tips for 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
Does your Workers’ Comp Plan include a Drug Free Workplace Program?
Florida Workers’ Compensation 101
Winning Team’s Approach to Florida Workers Compensation
Ladder of Responsibility
Looking Outside the Box for Your Return-to-Work Program
Establishing a Return-to-Work Roadmap
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
Winning Team’s Approach to Florida Workers’ Compensation
Ladder of Responsibility
From Team to Impact: Driving Financial Success with a Strong Return To Work Program
Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star
Florida Super Lawyers
Order of Barristers, National Honorary Organization
The Florida Bar
Certified Continuing Education Units (CEU) Instructor
The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Instructor
Nova Southeastern University (J.D. 1997)
University of Miami (B.S. 1994)
English
Spanish
