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1 Best Lawyers award

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Biography

An aggressive litigator, Karina Perez Ilić has diverse expertise in civil litigation, including premises liability, Tampa motor vehicle accidents, and catastrophic workplace accidents. She is not afraid to be a fierce advocate for clients who have been wronged or injured.

A Florida native, she ventured to New Orleans to receive her bachelor’s degree in business law with a minor in French language at Tulane University. She continued her legal education in New Orleans, graduating from Loyola University in 2010 cum laude.

Attorney Karina Perez Ilić is a member of The Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. She is also a Certified Continuing Education Instructor in the State of Florida.

Attorney Ilić is an active leader within the legal community and currently serves as President-Elect of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association (TBTLA) for the 2026 board year. She is also an active member of the Florida Justice Association. In 2022, Attorney Ilić was selected by The National Trial Lawyers for inclusion in its Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys. As lead trial counsel, she secured one of Florida's Top 100 Jury Verdicts for 2021.

In addition to these accomplishments, Attorney Ilić has been recognized by numerous independent organizations. She has been named both a Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Super Lawyer, recognized in Best Lawyers in America, selected as Best of the Bar, honored by Lawyers of Distinction, and awarded Martindale-Hubbell's prestigious AV Preeminent Rating for the highest level of professional excellence, legal ability, and ethical standards.

As Managing Attorney at our firm, she is devoted to providing our clients with superior service to ensure that each of their unique needs have been met and that they have achieved the highest compensation possible.

Se habla español.

Works at
Vanguard Attorneys

1 Best Lawyers award

Vanguard Attorneys logo

Locations

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Loyola University New Orleans, Juris Doctorate, graduated 2010
  • Tulane University, Bachelor in Business Law with minor in French Language

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 2011

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court Middle District of FL
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of FL

Affiliations

  • Florida Justice Association - EAGLE Patron Member
  • Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association - President Elect

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America (2023-Present)

  • AV Preeminent Rating – Martindale-Hubbell

  • Super Lawyers (2026)

  • Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys (2022–Present)

  • Best of the Bar (2021–Present)

  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum

  • Lawyers of Distinction (2023–Present)

Case History

Cases
  • $4.75M - Car Accident
Our client sustained a brain injury and broken bones when a delivery truck driver attempted to take a left turn across traffic in front of our client who had the right of way.
  • $3.8M - Motorcycle Accident
The driver of the automobile claimed not to have seen our client, and their insurance company refused to settle prior to trial. The client required surgery to his knee and foot, additionally he broke his right toe and a finger.
  • $2.5M - Medical Malpractice
Our client passed away because of an infection after surgery. The hospital’s staff failed to properly follow up and report the signs of the patient's deteriorating condition in time to save her.
  • $2.25M - Car Accident
We settled the case for $2.25 million after the defense initially only offered the $10,000 policy limits, trying to lowball our client.
  • $1.2M - Car Accident
The accident involved a rear end collision when the motorist had fallen asleep at the wheel. While not always possible in this instance the client obtained payment in excess of the available policy limits.
  • $1M - Wrongful Death
A delivery driver neglected to see our client while turning at an intersection and unfortunately took our client’s life.
  • $1M - Car Accident
The case settled given an upcoming trial allowing us to recover damages for her injuries to her neck, shoulder, and back.
  • $1M - Slip and Fall
The store's failure to adequately warn our client of a tripping hazard which resulted in a permanent leg injury.
  • Insurance Paid - Car Accident
Vanguard forced the client’s own insurance company to pay all of our attorneys’ fees and costs so the client could keep his entire jury award.

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