Meet Michael Perry

Michael R. Perry is a seasoned trial lawyer with over 40 years of civil litigation experience in Arizona and federal courts. Known for his pragmatic, straight-shooting style, Michael has built a reputation as a thoughtful strategist and tenacious advocate across personal injury, insurance, legal malpractice, commercial litigation, and employment law matters.

Michael has litigated cases in all 16 Arizona counties, both Arizona Courts of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and even the United States Supreme Court. He has successfully tried dozens of cases to verdict—both jury and bench—and has served as an expert witness in matters involving insurance bad faith and attorney fee reasonableness.

He is frequently called upon as an arbitrator and mediator due to his balanced perspective and proven judgment.

J.D., Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law (1982)
    • Chair, Moot Court Board

B.S., Political Science, Arizona State University (1979), magna cum laude

Bar Admissions

-Arizona

-U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

-U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

-U.S. Supreme Court

AV® Preeminent™ Rated, Martindale-Hubbell (1997–2024) – Highest rating for legal ability and ethics

Southwest Super Lawyer (2009–2024) – Awarded to just 5% of attorneys in the region

Lifetime Achievement, America’s Top 100 Attorneys® – Reserved for the top 0.5% of U.S. lawyers

America’s Top 100 Civil Litigators (Arizona, 2018–2020)

Member, Arizona State Bar Fee Arbitration Committee (2005–Present)

Past President, Arizona Association of Defense Counsel (2003)

Chair, Arizona Supreme Court Committee on Examinations (1998)

Lifetime Member, DRI – Defense Research Institute

Legislative Lobbyist & U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Witness

Michael has been married for 42 years to attorney Karen MacMillan. Together they enjoy spending time with their children, grandchildren, and two Bichon Frisés, Gracie and Teddy. Michael’s personal passions include travel, golf, and reading fiction and biographies.