Alonso & Perez, LLP - Miami, FL

Dedicated Property and Trial Advocates in Miami

Based at 6303 Waterford District Drive in Miami, Alonso and Perez, LLP stands up for residential homeowners, community associations, and businesses across Miami-Dade County and South Florida. Partner Rafael F. Alonso, a Miami-Dade native and military veteran, brings a distinctive technical background to property disputes: prior to becoming an attorney, he spent seven years as a Miami-Dade County Code Enforcement Officer working directly with municipal building and zoning codes. After earning his undergraduate degree from Barry University and his Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law, he honed his courtroom skills as a Miami-Dade Assistant State Attorney before dedicating his private practice to protecting policyholders and property owners in state, federal, and appellate courts.

Practice Areas and Legal Representation

Property owners and associations looking to hire a business and real estate lawyer or courtroom litigator turn to the firm for strategic advocacy across interconnected areas of Florida law:

Residential and Commercial Property Insurance Claims

When insurers delay, underpay, or wrongfully deny valid claims, policyholders urgently need an attorney prepared to challenge major insurance carriers. Combining the skills of contract lawyers and business litigation lawyers, the firm handles first-party property damage disputes involving:

• Hurricane and Windstorm Losses: Pursuing full policy benefits for roof damage, structural wind impacts, and storm-related water intrusion across South Florida.
• Water, Fire, and Structural Perils: Litigating denied or underpaid claims stemming from burst pipes, plumbing leaks, fire, lightning strikes, and sinkhole damage.
• Commercial and Association Policies: Representing commercial building owners and condominium boards in high-value multi-unit coverage disputes.

Real Estate, Construction Defects, and HOA Law

Working as experienced residential real estate lawyers and commercial real estate lawyers, the team leverages deep knowledge of South Florida building codes to resolve construction defect claims, represent homeowners and condominium associations, and provide foreclosure defense for distressed property owners. The firm also serves as registered counsel for local community associations navigating governance, property damage, and civil litigation matters.

Recognitions, Bilingual Service, and Free Consultations

Admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the Third District Court of Appeal, Rafael Alonso was selected to the Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for six consecutive years from 2013 through 2018. Alonso and Perez, LLP proudly serves Miami's diverse community in both English and Spanish and offers a free initial consultation to evaluate insurance, construction, or real estate disputes. Clients ready to find an attorney in Miami can reach the office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to schedule a case review.