Feature: Juan Jose Perez - Perez & Morris
Perez & Morris is a business law firm located in Columbus, Ohio founded in 1999 by Juan Jose (John) Perez and Troy Morris. Prior to opening his own office in 1997, John served as General Counsel and Vice President of Administration for a publicly traded $150 million company where he was responsible for all legal aspects of the international company, supervised the company's domestic and international counsel, and supervised the company's human resources, risk management and administrative functions.
John has provided business counseling and represented clients in business and construction litigation throughout the United States. He has counseled employers on employment issues and defended clients in employment matters. Additionally, he has obtained million-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients as well as represented clients nationally on various immigration matters.
Between 1987 and 1994, John was with a major Columbus, Ohio law firm, first as an associate and later as a partner. He was involved in all aspects of litigating minor and major commercial and employment cases throughout the country. Prior to 1987, John served as a law clerk to Federal District Court Judge Nicholas J. Walinski in Toledo, Ohio.
John is on the Advisory Board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Board; the Advisory Board of The Gathering (Columbus); a member of the Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce; the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; the Ohio Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission; and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Citizens Advisory Committee as well as a number of political organizations.
The philosophy of Perez & Morris is that they are in the legal profession, not the legal business. The businesses and persons they serve are their clients, not their customers. They respond promptly to their clients' legal needs by providing quality legal services. Their overarching objective is to exceed their clients' expectations.
Their commitment is to provide the same or superior service in a small firm setting at a cost-effective rate, without the inherent bureaucratic inefficiencies of a large law firm. This philosophy is reflected in their billing practices and non-traditional fee agreements. Their firm brings together proven legal experience and expertise to meet their clients' needs.
Perez & Morris have participated in mediations, arbitrations, and state and federal court litigation regarding construction defects, lack of payment, lien filings and surety matters. Other practice areas include employment counseling, immigration law, medical malpractice, and personal injury defense.
For more information about the firm or their services, contact John at jperez@perez-morris.com.