Atty. Harold A. Perakis
Since 1983, Mr. Perakis has represented clients in state and federal courts around the country in claims involving automobile accidents, nursing home negligence, workers compensation, and admiralty law and employee rights.
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Harold A. Perakis is an Associate based in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, practicing at Ihrie O'Brien. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1983) and U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan (1983). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1979). Active member of State Bar of Michigan Macomb County Bar Association. Serands clients in St. Clair Shores, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Since 1983, Mr. Perakis has represented clients in state and federal courts around the country in claims involving automobile accidents, nursing home negligence, workers compensation, and admiralty law and employee rights
- Mr. Perakis has successfully litigated federal and state claims in over 10 states, including Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Virginia, Florida, California and Texas, resulting in millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts
- He has argued numerous cases before the Michigan Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the Michigan Court of Appeals
- Mr. Perakis is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
- Litigation Percentage 80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation Professional Associations and Memberships State Bar of Michigan State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Section, Member Macomb County Bar Association
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Harold A. Perakis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Harold A. Perakis is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Harold A. Perakis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Harold A. Perakis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Harold A. Perakis is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Clair Shores are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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