About Richard C. Perna

Richard Perna is a Partner in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Mr. Perna has extensive experience representing individuals, businesses, and institutions in all aspects of commercial dispute resolution, including trials, mediation, arbitration, and loan workouts. He also represents fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and estates in trust and estate litigation, including will contests and fiduciary disputes. He regularly advises debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings and assignments for the benefit of creditors and represents lenders and borrowers in documenting loan transactions, perfecting liens under the UCC, and enforcing those liens. He also counsels professional organizations on obtaining, maintaining, and complying with governmental licensing requirements.

Mr. Perna’s practice spans a broad range of matters, including loan workouts and foreclosures, the appointment and representation of receivers and assignees, real estate broker commission disputes, mechanics lien and construction claims, shareholder and partner disputes, employment litigation, trade secret misappropriation, and special remedies. In addition to acting as trial counsel, he serves as a mediator to help resolve complex disputes efficiently. His experience also includes arguing appeals before both state and federal appellate courts, providing clients with comprehensive representation throughout the litigation process.