Richard Perez is a transactional lawyer who practices in the areas of corporate, securities, governmental and real estate law. In addition to a general corporate practice, Mr. Perez has extensive experience in governmental transactions, including procurement matters, public-private joint ventures, and land use and zoning.
Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Mr. Perez served as General Counsel to the Florida Department of State, where he managed all legal matters pertaining to the 2004 Presidential election. In addition, he represented the Florida House of Representatives on issues regarding redistricting and advised the federal court on the re-drafting of state legislative districts in the State of Georgia.