The firm is proud to announce that A. Michael Perotti has agreed to serve as Treasurer for the election campaign of the Honorable Christopher C. Sabella, Circuit Judge in and for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Judge Sabella was a former co-worker of Mr. Perotti prior to his judicial appointment and the advent of the firm. They remain good friends and it is Mr. Perotti’s pleasure to assist in the campaign of an individual who upholds the ideals of integrity and justice in his distinguished service to the community. The firm has the highest expectations for his Honor’s judicial aspirations and looks forward to supporting his current and future successes.

WFC is a fast rising company operating from coast to coast, promoting some of the best mixed martial arts events to be found. WFC is an exceptional client for the firm and we are proud to offer our full array of services to meet all of their legal needs. Mixed martial arts fans should mark their calendar for October 26, 2007, when WFC will host CAGE WARS V at the Florida State Fairgrounds featuring former Buccaneer Marcus Jones in his mixed martial arts debut. For more information please visit their website at www.mmawfc.com.

A. Michael Perotti and Christopher W. Brewer were recognized as among the best lawyers in the State of Florida in the 4th annual edition of Florida's Legal Elite™ by Florida Trend magazine for 2007. Florida Trend magazine recognizes the top 868 Florida lawyers who have earned the trust and confidence of those who know their work best; their peers. The prestigious Florida's Legal Elite™ roster is selected from a pool of 59,481 Florida Bar members. The finalists are chosen by their fellow Bar members, which makes this recognition one of the most prestigious in the State. Even more impressive, Mr. Perotti and Mr. Brewer are 16 years younger than the average age of the recipients of this award, ranking them among the youngest in the state to achieve this distinction. This is the second year in a row that Mr. Brewer receives this honor.

Luis Martinez-Monfort has been asked to act as a faculty member and lecturer at NBI’s upcoming CLE seminar entitled, “Collection Law, Tips and Strategies,” scheduled for September 18, 2007 at the Double Tree in Tampa.

In June, 2007, Luis Martinez-Monfort was appointed Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association for 2007-2008. Mr. Martinez-Monfort has been a member of the Board of Directors for the past four years and this is his first year as an officer. The Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association consists of over 300 members who represent debtors, creditors, and trustees in bankruptcy.

Brewer Perotti, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Luis Martinez-Monfort as a partner to the firm. As of February 19, 2007, the firm will now be known as Brewer Perotti Martinez-Monfort, P.A. Luis Martinez-Monfort, long time friend of Christopher W. Brewer and A. Michael Perotti, was previously a partner with Mills Paskert Divers, P.A., heading that firm’s creditors’ rights and bankruptcy group.

In November of 2006, A. Michael Perotti, working in conjunction with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Legal Counsel, Thea Clark, defended the Sheriff’s Office against an auto negligence claim. Following years of intense litigation, a jury trial was finally scheduled in which the Plaintiff sought damages well in excess of the Sheriff’s statutory cap for such claims. After the week long jury trial with testimony from multiple experts and rigorous legal and factual argument, Mr. Perotti and Mrs. Clark were able to secure a complete defense verdict on behalf of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

In May of 2006, A. Michael Perotti, assisted by Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Legal Counsel Jason Gordillo, obtained an absolute defense verdict on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office. For over 5 years the Plaintiff had maintained multiple civil claims against the Sheriff including: invasion of privacy; defamation; breach of contract; and intentional infliction of emotional distress. After days of hearing trial testimony and reviewing offered evidence, the jury returned a verdict finding no wrongdoing by the Sheriff’s Office or its employees.