Lorenzo Perez is a highly experienced trial lawyer who focusses his practice principally on complex criminal and civil cases. He compliments his practice with appellate advocacy. For over thirty years, throughout Massachusetts and at Federal Court, he has obtained outstandingly favorable results for his clients, which include numerous Not Guilty verdicts at Massachusetts Superior Courts, District Courts, and a string of extraordinary Not Guilty Jury Verdicts at Federal District Court, including Federal Court jury verdicts of Not Guilty on all charges. Attaining such favorable results for clients at Federal District Court is exceptional because the conviction rate at Federal Court is 85% to 95%. A thirty-year track record of such favorable results for clients is only possible through focussed, personalized attention to trial preparation and advocacy.
Regardless of whether a case involves complex litigation, such as murder cases or life sentences, or is a matter involving less lengthy potential sentences, Attorney Perez prides himself on working just as attentively and tenaciously for clients facing less serious consequences; this is because any and all cases in the judicial system impact clients' livelihood, rights, and liberty interests.
Favorable outcomes:
Favorable results include: lifetime financial and medical support settlements in civil cases: civil judgments ranging from $200,000 to $980,000 (with the life-long injury settlements surpassing multiple millions of dollars in verdicts); Not Guilty jury verdicts in a multitude of courts at all levels of the court system; "Motions Allowed" decisions in motions to suppress evidence and motions to dismiss charges; and the avoidance of Grand Jury indictments for business owners and for falsely accused criminal defendants. On several occasions, intensive investigation and proper presentation of the facts investigated have led to the dismissal / dropping of criminal charges against wrongly accused clients.
Caseload Management to Optimize Effectiveness:
Attorney Perez maintains a manageable caseload in order to optimally represent his clients; thus, he must be selective about taking on new clients. As a potential client, it is important to keep in mind that regardless of Attorney Perez's -- or any other lawyer's -- achievements, successes and favorable results in past cases, the key criteria to determining whether an attorney is right for you include: trust, competence, communication, and effectiveness demonstrated in cases similar to your case. Such qualities should guide your decision regarding retaining counsel, as it is upon this foundation which a truly effective attorney-client relationship and successful outcomes are built.
Although Attorney Perez's practice entails regularly representing clients accused of murder, serious felonies, and in civil matters involving serious injuries (i.e., head trauma and brain injuries), he also makes himself available to clients in less serious cases -- to the parents of juveniles interested in protecting their children from unjust criminal convictions and the prospect of a future with a criminal record. He prides himself on advocating unwaveringly and tenaciously for clients with simple matters before the court, just as attentively as he does for clients in more complex cases. Often, his clients are well-respected members of the community (Harvard professors, MIT PhD candidates, police officers, West Point Graduates, Veterans, etc.); that is, people from all walks of life who -- due to an unfortunate twist of fate or a lapse in judgment -- find themselves in need of skilled trial counsel or an adept, diplomatic representative to avoid charges or grand jury indictment.
Also, Attorney Perez has represents clients Pro Bono (without charging a fee for his services), and at reduced rates, in order to regularly represent people who cannot otherwise afford his services and especially for those who are wrongly accused; i.e., Innocence Project / Innocence Program cases.
Contributing to the Improvement of Law Practice:
Dedicating himself to the improvement of trial law practice throughout Massachusetts, Attorney Perez regularly teaches legal skills seminars to attorneys at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education for the Committee for Public Counsel Services, and Middlesex Defense Attorneys. Courses have included Murder Panel Seminars, Trial Skills, and a wide array of other topics. He also has contributed to the integrity of the legal community by serving as a Hearing Officer at the Board of Bar Overseers, and is an active supporter of the Innocence Project, having served as the Assistant Director of the New England Innocence Project, and the Director of the Cambridge Innocence Project.
Education & Bar Admissions:
Attorney Perez is a member of the Massachusetts Bar (1992), the Federal Bar (1st Circuit) (2004), and the U.S. Court of Appeals (2004).
He is a graduate of Boston University Law School (1992) and Bentley University (1988); Post-Doctoral Education includes: Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
Intensive National Trial Skills Academies, Alumnus:
- The National Criminal Defense College,
- The National Institute of Trial Advocates, and
- The Institute of Criminal Defense Advocacy.
Professional Associations:
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Dorchester Bar Association (Past President)
- American Veteran's Association (Army Reserve Veteran, various expert badges and commendations awarded)
- Mensa
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2023: Parole from Life Sentence successfully obtained after six years advocacy for a highly deserving, impressively rehabilitated client after thirty-five years incarceration.
2023: White Collar Crime, Embezzlement/Fraud criminal charges and grand jury indictment averted with a sum of $360,000 at issue. Resolved short of criminal charges and indictment, resulting in no criminal record for the financial manager.
2023: Civil Trial Verdict Resulting in Judgment of $320,000 for the plaintiff who suffered injury as the victim of a crime; filed suit for civil losses; and, succeeded with 1/3 million-dollar verdict through trial.
2023: Charges completely avoided for three clients, all college students, in cases involving Felony and Misdemeanor charges -- no indictment(s), nor criminal records, resulted. Promising, talented college students' hearings resulted in no criminal record, allowing them to continue their educational, vocational, and personal goals without being saddled with a criminal record.
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2022: First Degree Murder Charge Dismissed. Motion to Dismiss First Degree Murder Indictment Allowed; Charges Dismissed. Young, promising college student from inner-city Boston neighborhood avoided 1st Degree Murder charges as a result of Motion to Dismiss Murder Charges allowed.
2022: $980,000 Verdict. Head injury suffered by Client while at MASAC for addiction treatment ordered by the Court at the request of Client's family. In conjunction with Attorney Jennifer O'Brien.
2022: Not Guilty Verdict. Assault & Battery Charge arising from a divorce and custody battle against career military enlisted officer with security clearance. Jury did not credit the accusing witness's accusation. Jury verdict of Not Guilty.
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2021: First Degree Murder Case, Motion to Suppress Statements Allowed, Partial Statement Suppressed from trial as a result. Plea negotiated following resulted in Manslaughter plea, which involved Murder charge being dismissed.
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2020: All Dismissed Charges. Disabled State Trooper Injured in Line Duty, developed an addiction and was charged with Assault & Battery on family members. Multiple charges in two district courts; All Charges Dismissed. Defendant released from incarceration, and returned to No Convictions Status, clearing the way for reentry into law enforcement career options and reunion with his family.
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2019: Client freed from Prison After 22 Years Incarcerated. Judge ruled that Defendant was unfairly tried and convicted must be released from unlawful incarceration. Fifteen witnesses, and substantial evidence required the Court to grant a Motion for New Trial. Defendant released after 22 years incarcerated. Suffolk Superior Court.
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2016: Rape Allegation, Case Dismissed Prior to Arraignment During the Grand Jury Investigation Process. Allegation against a young man were recanted by the accusing party as a result of a comprehensive investigation conducted by Bobby Rogers, Investigative Consultants, Cambridge/Brockton, MA, due to several witnesses, facts, and the timeline of events all uncovered lack of veracity re. charges. All investigative information turned over to the Middlesex District Attorney's Office -- the accusing party recanted the accusation, and the prosecutor ceased litigation.
2016: Lifetime Parole Revocation Hearing due to alleged violation of parole. Parolee Violation Rescinded after Parole Hearing; Released from resuming life sentence and returned to liberty to resume Parole Status. Massachusetts Parole Board.
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2015: Defendant Held Not Competent to Stand Trial Determination. Middlesex Superior Court.
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2013: Commitment of up to life sentence. "Not guilty"Jury verdict, Middlesex Superior Court.
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2011: Not Guilty Jury Verdict, Possession of Large Capacity Firearm in the Home. Suffolk Superior Court.
2011: Motion to Suppress Evidence Granted. Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Disorderly House, Procuring Alcohol. Charges Dismissed as a result of law enforcement illegal entry and search of the home. Cambridge District Court.
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2009: Juvenile Not Guilty of Attempt to Purchase Alcohol. Jury trial. Cambridge District Court.
2009: Not Guilty, Possession of Burglarious Tools, Dorchester District Court.
2009: Not Guilty, Trespassing, Cambridge Juvenile Court. Jury Trial.
2009: Motion for Sanctions Against the Prosecution for Not Providing Discovery. Motion Granted. Sanctions and Attorneys' Fees Assessed for $25,000; subsequently appealed and fees revised. Cambridge District Court.
2009: Motion Re. Competency to Stand Trial. Defendant Found Not Competent to Stand Trial; hospitalized and successfully rehabilitated. Charges Dismissed. Cambridge District Court.
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2008: Not Guilty, Possession of Firearm, Possession of Ammo, Armed Career Criminal. Not Guilty on all charges. Middlesex Superior Court. Jury Trial.
2008: Not Guilty, Up to Lifetime Commitment avoided. Worcester Superior Court. Jury Trial.
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2007: Not Guilty, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Federal District Court. Jury Trial. Over 85% of Federal trials end in guilty verdicts -- far fewer end in "all Not Guilty" verdicts. This trial ended in Not Guilty verdicts on all counts.
2007: Not Guilty, Distribution. Suffolk Superior Court. Jury Trial.
2007: Motion for a New Trial, Granted; Subsequently, Defendant deemed not competent to stand trial. All charges dismissed. Indecent Assault & Battery. Cambridge Juvenile Court.
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2006: Not Guilty, Resisting Arrest, Assault & Battery, Disorderly Conduct. Cambridge Juvenile Court. Evidence presented that juvenile had been beaten by responding officers -- civil suit followed Not Guilty verdicts.
2006. Not Guilty, Threats and Assault & Battery, Dorchester District Court. Jury Trial.
2006. Probation Violation Hearing. Not Violated. Arson, Breaking & Entering. Cambridge District Court.
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2005: False Rape Allegation, All Charges Dismissed. Juvenile accused of rape -- after investigation and discovery proceedings revealed his accuser had issued thirteen unsubstantiated accusations, all charges were dismissed. Investigation credited to Investigative Consultants, Cambridge. Cambridge Juvenile Court.
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2004: Not Guilty, Indecent Assault & Battery and Assault & Battery. Dorchester District Court. Jury Trial.
2004: Not Guilty, Intimidation of a Witness. Cambridge District Court. Jury Trial.
2004: Not Guilty, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Subsequent OUI. Dorchester District Court. Jury Trial.
2004: Not Guilty / Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity. Assault & Battery Dangerous Weapon, Assault & Battery, and Threats of Bomb. Not Guilty Jury Verdict on NGRI Defense -- minuscule number of cases are successfully tried with NGRI Jury Verdicts. Dorchester District Court. Jury Trial.
2004: Motion to Suppress Evidence Granted. Warrantless search of automobile. Charges Dismissed as a result. Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws. Cambridge District Court.
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2003: Not Guilty, Assault & Battery. Cambridge District Court. Jury Trial..
2003: Motion to Suppress Evidence Granted. All charges dismissed -- Possession of Class D, Possession of Firearm, Possession of Ammo. Dorchester District Court.
2003: Motion to Suppress Evidence Granted. Evidence Suppressed. Case Dismissed.
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-- Complete list with additional detail available upon request.
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