Karina Perez Ilic, Insurance Attorney in Tampa, Florida
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury
Tampa, FL
Practicing insurance in Tampa since 2011.
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Karina Perez Ilic is an attorney based in Tampa, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Karina has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Vanguard Attorneys.
- Based in
- Tampa, FLORIDA
- Experience
- over 15 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Tampa, FLORIDA.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).
About Karina Perez Ilic: Karina Perez Ilic is an attorney based in Tampa, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Karina has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Vanguard Attorneys.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Karina Perez Ilic
Karina concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Karina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Tampa, Florida
Karina takes insurance matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Karina agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Tampa, Florida
Karina takes personal injury matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Karina agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Karina Perez Ilic — Over 15 years of Florida insurance experience
Karina Perez Ilic is an attorney based in Tampa, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Karina has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Vanguard Attorneys.
An aggressive litigator, Karina Perez Ilic has diverse expertise in civil litigation including catastrophic workplace accidents, contracts, commercial disputes, premises liability, and Tampa motor vehicle 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 Ilic is a member of the Florida State Bar and is admitted to practice in both the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Southern District. She is also a Certified Continuing Education Instructor in the State of Florida.
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.
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Working with Karina on a insurance matter
An aggressive litigator, Karina Perez Ilic has diverse expertise in civil litigation including catastrophic workplace accidents, contracts, commercial disputes, premises liability, and Tampa motor vehicle 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…
Who Karina represents
Karina reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Tampa and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Karina Perez Ilic's legal education and bar admissions
Loyola University New Orleans
— · 2010
Tulane University
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Jurisdictions
Karina's state bar admissions
Florida
2011 · ACTIVE
Karina studied at — in Loyola University New Orleans and — in Tulane University.
Law school and academic background
Karina completed — in Loyola University New Orleans and — in Tulane University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Karina runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Karina Perez Ilic
Karina has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) (2026).
Locations
Karina Perez Ilic's office in Tampa
Karina's primary office is at 1220 East 5th Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33605. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Karina Perez Ilic — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Karina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Karina charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Karina's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Karina will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Tampa, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Karina
Karina discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Karina confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Karina's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Karina Perez Ilic
How much does it cost to hire Karina for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Karina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Karina offer a free consultation?
Karina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Karina's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Karina's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Florida typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Karina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Karina take my case if I'm outside Tampa?
Karina is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Karina will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Karina?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Karina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Karina accepting new insurance clients right now?
Karina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Tampa, Miami and Orlando in Florida
Karina handles insurance matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
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- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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