Casandra Perez Murena
Of Counsel
CASANDRA PEREZ MURENA (vCard) practices in the areas of federal and state court receiverships, complex business litigation, securities litigation and bankruptcy primarily representing creditors and asset purchasers in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Ms. Perez has represented various corporate debtors with all aspects of their bankruptcy cases.
Ms. Perez represents both federal and state court-appointed receivers in marshalling and distributing assets for the benefit of creditors. Her receivership experience involves working in conjunction with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission and financial institutions to obtain and implement temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and asset-freeze orders, followed by the collection and preservation of assets. Ms. Perez also practices complex business litigation with a focus on fraudulent transfer actions, investment and real estate related disputes.
Ms. Perez has also assisted in the representation of numerous landlords in the enforcement of leasing rights in bankruptcy cases of large retail store chains. Ms. Perez speaks Spanish and has experience representing debtors in cross-border corporate restructurings in Latin America.
- Receivership
- Commercial Litigation
- Bankruptcy
- Creditors Rights
Admitted to Practice:
- The Florida Bar, 2002
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
Acknowledgements:
- 2009 and 2010 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star
Education:
- Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 2002)
- University of Miami (B.A., magna cum laude, 1999)
