Andre R. Perron

Andre R. Perron has built a distinguished career as a trial lawyer, earning board certification in business litigation—an honor achieved by fewer than five percent of Florida attorneys. With more than thirty-five years of experience, he has represented clients in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings. Known for his strategic insight and steady courtroom presence, Mr. Perron consistently delivers effective representation in complex, high-stakes matters.

Andre began his academic path at Tulane University, earning his undergraduate degree in 1982. He went on to complete his Juris Doctor at Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1985, followed by a Master of Laws in American Banking Law Studies from Boston University School of Law in 1989. His commitment to legal scholarship extended into teaching, serving as an adjunct professor in banking law at both Stetson University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

Andre’s litigation experience covers a wide range of disputes, including business torts, contract conflicts, civil rights violations, trust and probate matters, and broker-customer disputes. His background includes high-value cases involving trust beneficiaries, contested wills, family partnerships, and claims against broker-dealers for misconduct. He has represented clients before federal and state courts in Florida, as well as before arbitration panels of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the American Arbitration Association.

Andre has also demonstrated leadership within the profession, serving as Co-Chairman of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee and as chair of the Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee. He has been an active member of multiple bar associations and has frequently lectured on subjects ranging from ethics to banking law. His dedication to community service includes roles as a director for Manatee Junior Achievement and the Florida West Coast Symphony, reflecting his commitment to both professional and civic responsibility.

Andre R. Perron is known for combining sharp legal insight with practical guidance, offering clients clear evaluations of their options while drawing on his deep knowledge of Florida’s courts and juries. His career reflects a dedication to excellence, integrity, and the pursuit of justice in business and trust-related disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Barnes, Walker, Goethe, Perron, Shea & Robinson, PLLC
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Manatee County Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers, Real Property and Business Law
• Member, Florida Grievance Committee (1999-2002)
• Member, Inns of Court, Manatee County, Florida
• Member, Florida Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee (1994-2020)

Licensed State

• Florida
• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts

Education

• Boston University School of Law
  Master of Law (LLM)
• Quinnipiac University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tulane University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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