Attorney Bio

Michael Mayoral, Esq., co-founder and shareholder of Perez Mayoral, P.A., jointly leads the firm’s Homeowners and Condominium Association Litigation Practice Group alongside co-founder Erik A. Perez. As a seasoned trial attorney, he has established himself as a premier advocate in HOA and condominium law while maintaining a sophisticated practice in business and insurance litigation throughout South Florida.
Prior to co-founding Perez Mayoral, P.A., Michael developed extensive litigation experience across multiple practice areas. He previously led a practice group representing plaintiffs in complex litigation matters, including successfully advocating for clients affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill clean-up response. Before that, he served as an attorney at a prominent insurance defense firm, where he represented individuals, companies, condominium associations, and apartment complexes in matters ranging from personal injury to negligent security and wrongful death claims. Michael began his legal career as a trial attorney at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office, where he tried dozens of cases to verdict, developing a thorough command of Florida’s Evidence Code and refined trial advocacy skills. A cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Michael previously earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy magna cum laude from Florida International University, with a minor in Economics.
Beyond his focus on association law, Michael represents a diverse client base in business and insurance litigation matters. He has successfully advocated for publicly listed real estate investment trusts, real estate holding companies, foreign food suppliers, and closely held corporations in both state and federal courts. His experience includes handling complex business disputes involving insurance coverage, breach of contract, partnership disagreements, and shareholder derivative actions. This broad litigation experience informs his strategic approach to association matters, particularly when dealing with complex governance and property issues.
Michael is admitted to practice law in Florida and before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Florida, the Middle District of Florida, the Southern District of Alabama, and the Southern District of Louisiana. At Perez Mayoral, P.A., he leverages his extensive experience in federal and state litigation to provide clients with improved legal representation, focusing on delivering practical solutions and exceptional advocacy in association, business, and general litigation matters.




- Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association
- Cuban American Bar Association
- Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section
- Florida Bar Real Property, Probate & Trust Section
- Florida
- 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
- 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.
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Yanet Macias2025-05-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would proudly recommend Michael Mayoral and Maria Agudelo to anyone needing legal representation.They were always clear,prompt and responsive,even with late night questions.Im very grateful for the hard work and dedication Michael,Maria and the entire team, to be able to achieve a great outcome. Pasteur Water System2025-05-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An excellent team of professionals. Their legal advice is clear, timely, and effective. Highly recommended for those seeking legal solutions with commitment and integrity. Alvaro Duarte2025-05-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Manejamos un caso con la firma Pérez Mayoral y el resultado fue muy satisfactorio para nosotros, en este país es importante contar una buena firma de abogados Daniel Eliut Perez Contreras2025-05-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Buena atencion, siempre muy atentos, excelente representacion, recomendados 100 % Gravitas HQ2025-05-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Spoke to Erik Perez about a situation with a client and he provided great information to help. Overall very knowledgeable and informative experience. C H2025-05-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just had a consultation with Erik Perez really nice and really good information explained everything perfectly and gave us some new information if you need a consultation would definitely recommend these people will definitely come to them if we pursue a case! Pickleball Sales2025-05-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really intelligent Lawyers Ashley mcnamara2025-05-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So from the very first interaction I had with Michael Mayoral he was professional, answered all my questions and took his time with me. Even throughout the process of my lawsuit anytime I had a question they always got back to me as soon as possible, no matter if it was him personally or the case managers or my attorney Maria Agudelo (who I absolutely loved working with). I highly recommend working with them. Mung Kang2025-05-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Erik is very good lawyer and patient.Google rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 391 reviews