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Mitchell Perne

Mitchell Perne

Associate
Overview

Mitchell represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters.

Mitchell has a diverse litigation practice where he handles a wide variety of business disputes—from breach of contract to shareholder or investor disputes to consumer litigation to general liability matters—in state and federal court throughout all stages of litigation. He thrives on the intellectual challenge of working with an array of complex areas of law, and he’s enthusiastic about representing clients across a wide range of industries. Much of Mitchell’s recent work has been concentrated in the manufacturing and technology spheres.

Mitchell first discovered his passion for advocacy during moot court competitions as a law student, and he went on to begin his legal career as an assistant district attorney in Hampden County, Massachusetts, one of the busiest district courts in the state. There, he first chaired multiple trials and dozens of evidentiary hearings, giving him an unusually high level of trial experience for an early-career attorney. The work left him truly comfortable in a courtroom and taught him how crucial the trial preparation stage is—both to success in court, and to preventing trial in the first place. Mitchell is never afraid to try a case—a fact which generally helps him resolve matters outside of court more favorably and efficiently.

Known for his intense preparation, Mitchell especially enjoys getting to know clients’ businesses and their industries. He understands that in litigation, nothing replaces knowing the facts, the context, and the client, and he aims to learn as much as he can in order to deliver the best result possible.

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Services

Education

  • J.D., Boston College Law School
    • Boston College Law Review, Senior Editor
  • B.A., University of Missouri

Admissions

  • Missouri
  • Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Experience
  • Represented businesses in complex commercial disputes in state/federal courts and private arbitrations in a wide range of industries including technology, life sciences, real estate, and construction.
  • Took and defended depositions, prepared deposition witnesses, and interviewed witnesses.
  • Managed a large caseload in one of the busiest district courts in Massachusetts through all stages of criminal proceedings including arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motion hearings, and trials.
  • First chaired a half dozen trials and dozens of evidentiary hearings in a variety of felony and misdemeanor cases.
Outside the Office

As the father of a very young daughter, Mitchell devotes most of his time to his family. He absolutely loves watching his daughter grow and seeing everything she gets into.

Mitchell is also excited to be back in Kansas City. After growing up in the area, he moved to Boston for law school and the early years of his career before returning to his home city. He’s currently enjoying getting reacquainted with the region and its offerings.