Chicago, IL – May 2025 – Polales Horton & Leonardi LLP (PHL) welcomes Floyd Perkins, CPA, JD and LLM as its newest partner in the firm’s Chicago office. For the past 15 years, Floyd has been practicing at a top AmLaw 100 law firm, specializing in complex commercial litigation. He has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts, as well as in arbitrations across the nation. Additionally, Floyd frequently advises on compliance issues related to charitable organizations and healthcare provider compliance issues. Before transitioning to private practice, he held the position of bureau chief in the Charitable Trust Bureau at the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. During his time at the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Floyd provided counsel to four Attorneys General on a variety of legal issues. He also led a team of attorneys and accountants in several lawsuits and investigations, actively participating in multiple trials, mediations, and settlements.

“Floyd’s wealth of experience representing clients in regulated industries and with complex litigation matters compliments PHL’s existing capabilities,” said Dean Polales, Partner and Co-Founder of PHL. “We are thrilled that Floyd will bring his 30 plus years of experience as a trial lawyer to our team, as we strive to provide cost-effective, efficient solutions to the evolving litigation needs of our clients.”

Outside of his legal practice, Floyd has devoted his time to various non-profit organizations. Floyd has served as director of the Illinois CPA Society, director and officer of the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation, and Trustee at the John Marshall Law School. Additionally, he serves as a director of the Illinois CPA Society Endowment Fund. Floyd is also actively involved in local bar associations and their committees.