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Joseph D. Perkins

Joseph D. Perkins

Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court

Bankruptcy, Administrative Law, Corporate, Credit & Debt, International Other, Eminent Domain, Trademark, Arbitration

Experience: 18 years
Language(s): Japanese|Spanish

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About Joseph

Joseph practices in the area of complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on creditors' rights, representation of banks and financial institutions, and UCC litigation.  Joe also has significant experience representing debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and receivership proceeding and representing governmental entities, including the Florida Department of Financial Services.   

 

Joseph earned his Juris Doctor, with honors, from Boston University School of Law.  While in law school, Joe spent over a year as a student-attorney, representing indigent clients in immigration proceedings. Among other successes, Joe successfully appealed and overturned two cases denying applicants asylum.  Additionally, while in law school, Joe volunteered with an immigrant rights organization and taught writing seminars for the National Black College Alliance.

 

Joseph earned his bachelor's degree in only three years, graduating cum laude with a degree in International Area Studies from Drexel University and with distinct honors from Pennoni Honors College.  While in college, Joe interned for a United States Senator and researched for a United States Representative.  He was also president of Drexel's Biddle Law Society.

Joseph was raised in the Philadelphia, PA area.  He speaks Spanish fluently.

Admission

Verified Florida

2007

Verified U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Verified U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

Verified U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Verified U.S. Supreme Court

Education

Drexel University Bachelor s Degree