Manuel Perez-Leiva

Manuel Perez-Leiva

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Foreclosure Lawyer at Miami Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Litigation, Mediation ... +2 more

8233 Harding Ave #402, Miami Beach, FL

About Manuel

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Foreclosure 25%

Experienced in both Defense & Plaintiff Litigation cases in Residential Mortgage Foreclosure.

500 cases

25%
Lawsuits and Disputes 20%

General Civil and Torts, including Breach of Contract, Fraud, Wrongful Termination/Whistle-blower cases, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, to name a few practice areas.

100 cases

20%
Mediation 20%

Impartial mediation as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit & County Civil Mediator. Additionally Certified in Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation by the American Arbitration Association & Collins Centers for Public Policy.

120 cases

20%
Probate 10%

Probate filing and representation to establish rights as testate or intestate beneficiary.

5 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

MPL Law & Mediation, LLC

8233 Harding Ave #402, Miami Beach, FL, 33141

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Manuel Perez-Leiva's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maria Blanco | August 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Worst legal rep ever

We hired Manuel Perez Leiva along with Mr Martin McCarthy for a fairly simple law suit in July of 2018 for fraud committed by my father to my mother right after they got divorced. A fraud of hiding a sale of marital goods. Countless malpractice steps (purposely or due to a lack of legal knowledge an...d preparation either way disastrous outcome) were taken by Manuel until we had to fire him in 2019 and stay with the rest of attorneys which turned out to be also a big fiasco. We are seriously studying the case for malpractice against this corrupted and poor excuse for attorneys. We are presently paying thousands of dollars in liability for this guy's legal rep. Awful and totally untrusted behavior but specially Mr Manuel Perez Leiva should not be allowed to exercise any legal function, he is not suited at all. We believe there are several cases of unsutisfied clients but somehow just like all sleazy lawyers, he finds the way to erase any proof of his unacceptable behavior. We don't think he is suited for legal practice in any way. Anyone who exposes to his legal rep will undoubtedly suffer his unhonorable doings and poor legal execution to say the least. Do not hire this guy. ______ Spanish Contratamos a Manuel Pérez Leiva junto con el Sr. Martin McCarthy para una demanda bastante simple en julio de 2018 por fraude cometido por mi padre a mi madre justo después de que se divorciaron. Un fraude de encubrimiento de una venta de bienes matrimoniales. Manuel tomó innumerables medidas de mala praxis (a propósito o por falta de preparación legal con resultados desastrosos) hasta que tuvimos que despedirlo en 2019 y quedarsnos con el resto de los abogados contratados, lo que resultó ser también un gran fiasco. Estamos estudiando seriamente el caso por mala praxis contra esta corrupta y pobre excusa de abogados. Actualmente estamos pagando miles de dólares en responsabilidad por la pobre representacion legal de este tipo. Comportamiento horrible y totalmente desconfiado, pero especialmente el Sr. Manuel Pérez Leiva no debería poder ejercer ninguna función legal, no es apto para nada. Creemos que hay varios casos de clientes insatisfechos, pero de alguna manera, como todos los abogados sórdidos, encuentra la manera de borrar cualquier prueba de su comportamiento inaceptable. No creemos que sea adecuado para la práctica legal de ninguna manera. Cualquiera que exponga a su representante legal, sin duda, sufrirá sus actos deshonrosos y su mala ejecución legal, por decir lo menos. No contraten a este tipo.

Posted by Carolyn | December 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Lawyer Review

I hired Manuel Perez-Leiva to represent me in a renter vs landlord dispute. I was very pleased with his knowledge of this field of the Law. He showed up to court and for the mediation on time and very well prepared. He explained everything to me and kept me informed. His fees were very reasonable. ...I was very pleased with all aspects of his service.

Posted by Luis | June 03, 2015 | Foreclosure

Bilingual review / Recomendacion bilingue

El abogado Manuel Pérez-Leiva se dedicó a ayudarme a defender contra una demanda judicial por ejecución hipotecaria. Personalmente se ocupó con todos los detalles y logró la negociación de una modificación del préstamo hipotecario, evitando un juicio final, salvando mi hogar, y preveniendo que mi fam...ilia sufriera ninguna molestia. También me ayudó a desalojar a los inquilinos que habían dejado de pagar la renta cuando se enteraron de y trataron de sacar provecho de la ejecución hipotecaria. Nos trajo tranquilidad de mente. Recomiendo el Dr. Pérez-Leiva para ayudarlo con cualquier problema legal. Attorney Manuel Pérez-Leiva dedicated himself to helping me defend against a legal complaint for foreclosure. He personally dealt with all the details and managed the negotiation of a mortgage loan modification, avoiding a final trial, saving my home, and preventing my family from suffering any inconvenience. He also helped me evict tenants who had stopped paying rent when they learned of and tried to take advantage of the foreclosure. He brought us peace of mind. I recommend Dr. Pérez-Leiva to help you with any legal problem.

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Manuel Perez-Leiva's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and seeks to serve his clients interests at all times."

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Christina Green

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His answers have been right on point with the law. He's a very knowledgeable lawyer."

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Angel Condom

Mediation lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Mediator. Mr. Perez-Leiva was hired to mediate a dispute between my client and an intractable opponent. He kept the atmosphere business like and productive. His firm, professional yet friendly manner kept the parties on point and relatively amicable under emotional circumstances. I will seek him out again, when I need a Mediator."

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Maria Rubio

Litigation lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Manuel is dedicated to getting the right result for his clients whether as an attorney in litigation or as a mediator working to reach a resolution that brings contested issues to an end.. He makes terrific effort to find a practical solution to legal contests."

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David Alschuler

Litigation lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Manuel is not only a highly skilled attorney practicing in the area of general civil and commercial litigation including, but not limited to, breach of contract, wrongful termination, whistleblower actions and foreclosure defense, but he is an excellent mediator."

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Karyn Begin

Mediation lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Manuel and I have known each other for over a decade. As the immediate past president of the Miami Beach Bar Association I witnessed his zealous pursuit in completing projects for our legal community. I am proud to be associated with Manuel as an attorney and friend."

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Ramon Abadin

Litigation lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Manny for many years. He is a true professional who cares about his clients. He works hard to resolve legal challenges as an advocate or a mediator. Manny is also a decent and honest person."

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Ian Bacheikov

Mediation lawyer | Apr 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1993

Up & Comers Award Winner, Sales & Marketing, PriceWaterhouse Coopers & Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit & County Civil Mediator, MPL Law & Mediation, LLC

2009 - Present

Attorney & Counselor at Law, MPL Law & Mediation, LLC

2009 - 2009

Senior Litigation Attorney, Ben-Ezra & Katz, P.A.

2008 - 2009

Attorney & Counselor at Law, Private Practice

2006 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Richard S. Gendler & Associates, P.A.

2006 - 2006

Volunteer Attorney, Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

FL Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism

Member

2016 - Present

Dade County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2010 - Present

FL Supreme Court Dispute Resolution Center

FL Supreme Court Certified Circuit & County Civil Mediator

2006 - Present

Miami Beach Bar Association

Board of Directors

2011 - 2012

The Forida Bar Journal

Vice Chair

2010 - 2012

Collins Center for Public Policy

Mediator

2010 - 2012

American Arbitration Association

Mediator

2007 - 2008

American Bar Association, International Law Section, Latin American and Caribbean Law Committee

Co-chair

2007 - 2008

American Bar Association, Young Lawyer's Division, International Law Committee

Co-chair

2006 - 2012

The Forida Bar Journal

Editorial Board

2004 - 2007

Cuban-American Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2007

Hispanic National Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Okafor v. Gonzalez

Petition denied

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Education

2005

University of Barcelona Law School

Licentiate of Laws

2004

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Yale University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

MBBA Law Month

The Rule of Law

Publications

2002

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law The Political Economy of Violence and Insecurity in the Borderlands of Northern Kenya (Spanish Translation)

Languages

French

Spanish

Portuguese

English

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