Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors Names Two New Partners: Josh Harris in Dallas and Nafiz Cekirge in New York
August 11, 2025 – Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors has named two high-impact litigators to Partner: Josh Harris in Dallas and Nafiz Cekirge in New York. The promotions reflect the Firm’s accelerating trajectory – expanding client victories, deepening bench strength, and broadening community engagement.
Harris Promoted in Dallas After Breakout Year
In Dallas, Joshua Harris has been named Partner after just 18 months with the Firm.
Since joining in January 2024, Harris has delivered high-impact victories in complex commercial litigation. Harris is an integral part of the Firm’s community impact advocacy affiliate, the Brewer Storefront, and serves as a mentor to students in the Brewer Foundation Future Leaders Program, an educational and leadership development program that serves students from the urban sector of the Dallas Independent School District.
A former associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, Harris holds a J.D. from the University of Chicago and graduated magna cum laude from Morehouse College.
“Josh brings strategic firepower and purpose to everything he does,” says Firm Partner William A. Brewer III. “He’s helping us grow not just as a Firm – but as a force for impact.”
Cekirge Returns as National Litigation Leader
Nafiz Cekirge reenters the Firm as Partner after establishing himself as a coast-to-coast force in financial and white-collar litigation. A former associate in Brewer’s New York office, Cekirge has since led more than 200 mortgage mass actions and complex tort cases in federal and state courts nationwide.
Before returning, he was Principal at Offit Kurman and Partner at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP, managing litigation from New York and Los Angeles. Cekirge earned his J.D. from Cardozo School of Law and his philosophy degree from Columbia University.
“Nafiz is not just exceptional – he’s dynamic,” says Brewer. “He’s back with battle-tested leadership, ready to help drive the Firm’s future.”
A Firm on Offense
The new partners build upon a wave of momentum at Brewer. In April, the Firm raised first-year associate salaries to $300,000.
It’s doubling down on alternative fee models, leveraging technology to serve a growing national and international client base, and exploring office expansion in both New York and Dallas.
This year also marks the 25th anniversaries of the Brewer/NYU International Public Policy Forum and the Brewer Foundation Future Leaders Program – the Firm’s two cornerstone educational initiatives.
“This Firm is built on advocacy – whether in court, in classrooms, or in communities,” says Brewer. “We’re constantly trying to leverage our advocacy and professional commitment into greater outcomes.”
Vault Names Brewer to 2026 “Top 150 Under 150” List
July 16, 2025 – Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors has been named to Vault's 2026 "Top 150 Under 150" list of leading small and midsize law firms.
The annual list recognizes firms with 150 lawyers or less that "deliver big results."
As reported, “To determine the Top 150 Under 150, Vault first developed a list of the best-known and most sought-after U.S. firms with 150 attorneys or fewer. Editorial and research teams pored through Vault survey data, news stories, trade journals, and other legal publications; spoke with lawyers in the field; and reviewed other published rankings. Vault editors also assessed each firm for prestige, quality of life, and professional growth opportunities and then narrowed down the results to come up with a list of 150 law firms known for providing top-notch service and delivering big results.”
The Brewer firm was also named to Vault's 2025, 2023, and 2019 "Top 150 Under 150" lists.
Above the Law reported on the national award, stating that Brewer was among the most "recognizable" firms on the list. Read the report: The Top 150 Under 150: Vault Ranks The Best Small, Boutique, And Midsize Firms (2026) - Above the Law
See the firm’s Vault profile: Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors | Company Profile - Vault
Statement from William A. Brewer III on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on Birthright Citizenship and Nationwide Preliminary Injunctions
June 27, 2025 — Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision may allow President Trump’s Executive Order limiting birthright citizenship to take effect. The Court restricts federal courts from issuing preliminary injunctions that protect others who may be similarly situated as the plaintiffs unless they are a party of the case. This ban on so-called “nationwide” preliminary injunctions will certainly require immediate shifts in constitutional law and litigation.
While the decision may appear to be a short-term procedural win for the administration, this is not a partisan issue; it is a constitutional one. Although full appreciation of the impact will take years, the ruling has surely invited an avalanche of litigation against government actors accused of unconstitutional actions.
By limiting preliminary injunctions to only the parties before the court, the ruling effectively guts a tool typically used to check alleged government overreach. Millions of Americans may now be forced to file individual suits or rely upon lengthy class certification processes, which typically take months or even years.
Our firm has seen firsthand how government power can be weaponized to silence dissent. In our successful representation of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) against the Cuomo Administration’s financial blacklisting campaign, we confronted — and defeated — a targeted effort to punish disfavored speech. That victory, a unanimous 9-0 decision by the Supreme Court (National Rifle Association v. Vullo), underscores the critical role of the courts in safeguarding individual rights.
The Court’s ruling today confirms how fragile those protections can be, and how urgently they must be defended. Make no mistake: this decision is a call to action.
With district courts now barred from providing “nationwide protection,” mass litigation seems likely. Lawyers and advocacy groups will mobilize — through representational lawsuits, coordinated individual suits, and expedited procedural strategies, federal dockets will now be quite crowded.
Read more here.
Statement by William A. Brewer III, Partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, on Supreme Court Hearing Regarding President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order
May 15, 2025 — The U.S. Supreme Court hearing today represented a pivotal moment, not for immigration law but also for the broader issue of judicial power and its proper scope. As counsel deeply involved in constitutional and immigration matters, we closely followed the arguments presented.
On the ultimate efficacy of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14160, the justices appeared skeptical over the order, which seeks to deny citizenship to children born on U.S. soil to undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders. The longstanding precedent set by the Supreme Court’s 1898 decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark appeared front of mind for several justices, highlighting significant constitutional concerns with the executive order.
However, it was Justice Sonia Sotomayor's commentary regarding the challenges of eliminating nationwide injunctions that underscored the importance of today’s argument. She noted that the removal of such remedies could inundate courts with countless individual lawsuits. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson further emphasized the risks inherent in reducing nationwide injunctions, potentially undermining the consistency and reliability essential to our legal system.
Conversely, other justices expressed concerns about judicial overreach, specifically through nationwide injunctions issued by federal district courts. Justice Samuel Alito and Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggested class-action lawsuits as preferable alternatives, emphasizing procedural rigor and judicial precision.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett raised pointed questions regarding the Trump administration’s inconsistent positions on nationwide injunctions versus class-action litigation, highlighting the nuanced challenges in balancing judicial remedies.
The Court’s upcoming decision, expected by late June or early July, carries profound implications. While Trump's executive order seems likely to be invalidated, the broader question of limiting nationwide injunctions may significantly impact future judicial strategies for challenging federal policies.
We at Brewer, through our Storefront affiliate, remain committed to safeguarding constitutional principles, advocating for consistent application of the law, and closely monitoring developments that could reshape judicial authority and executive accountability.
Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors Raises First-Year Associate Salaries to $300,000
April 28, 2025…Dallas, TX – Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors today announced that, effective September 1, 2025, it will increase first-year associate salaries to $300,000.
Coinciding with the integration of cutting-edge legal technologies and a focus on outcomes over hours, the increase in first-year associate salaries reflects a commitment to delivering results in a rapidly changing world.
Rewarding talent, not tenure, the firm continues to offer an aggressive partnership track. Associates are eligible for promotion to partner after five years.
“Our firm strives to stay ahead of the curve – in terms of compensation, advocacy, and skills,” said founding partner William A. Brewer III. “Our aim is to recruit the best and brightest and give them the opportunity to work on precedent-setting matters. The bigger the stage, the better.”
Brewer offers a multidisciplinary advocacy model in commercial litigation. The firm unites professionals from a range of disciplines – financial, economic, and management consultants; researchers and private investigators; and communications specialists – who work with the firm’s lawyers to develop insights, drive strategy, and win cases.
Since its founding in 1984, Brewer has consistently led the market on compensation, surpassing the salary scales at large firms. The salary announcement follows another successful year for the firm and reaffirms its commitment to the Art of Advocacy and the clients and communities it serves.
About Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors
Founded in 1984, Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, has earned a reputation as one of the most successful law firms in the United States practicing exclusively in the field of complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution. With offices in New York and Dallas, Texas, the firm represents a wide spectrum of industry leaders – from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 corporations – facing the most challenging of legal issues. Visit Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors at www.brewerattorneys.com.
Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors Launches Office Search for New Dallas Headquarters
Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors Launches Office Search for New Dallas Headquarters
April 25, 2025 – Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, the Dallas-based litigation firm known for zealous advocacy in high-stakes litigation, is launching a strategic office search to support the firm’s expansion.
The firm’s community impact affiliate, the Brewer Storefront, as well as its charitable foundation, the Brewer Foundation, will also relocate as part of this transition, enabling expanded engagement across Texas and throughout the United States.
The move follows more than 30 years of the firm’s office base at the Comerica Bank Tower in Downtown Dallas – a location that provided a bedrock for success and a strong foundation for growth. Looking ahead, the firm sees the future of Dallas beyond the downtown core and is broadening the search to include the entire Metroplex.
The firm will consider locations in the corridor east of downtown, Knox-Henderson, and South Dallas, where the firm sees potential to partner on office development projects.
“This announcement reflects our long-term commitment to the Dallas community – not just as legal advocates, but as neighbors, partners, and stakeholders in the future of Dallas and Texas," said William A. Brewer III, the firm’s founding partner.
The firm anticipates relocating from the Comerica Bank Tower in 2026. Colliers brokers Travis Ewert and Billy Vahrenkamp are advising on the search.
William Brewer Writes About Embracing AI, Alternative Billing Models
April 3, 2025 — In a recently published Law360 article, William A. Brewer III argues the billable hour isn't just outdated – it's a liability threatening firms clinging to antiquated billing models.
In "Firms Must Embrace Alternative Billing Methods or Fall Behind," Brewer highlights the risk for firms reliant on antiquated billing models in a legal market reshaped by AI, enhanced competition, and growing demand for outcome-based fee arrangements. Brewer states, “Law firms face a choice: evolve or fade into irrelevance. To stay competitive, they must ditch the billable hour, embrace AI, and accelerate their digital transformation – before it’s too late.”
Brewer predicts that firms willing to adopt outcome-based fee arrangements will gain a decisive edge. Clients, he notes, are demanding results and will become increasingly unwilling to bankroll unproductive hours. Frustrated, they will seek alternatives.
“As more companies seek legal services that prioritize outcomes over hours, the firms that embrace this new paradigm will gain a decisive competitive advantage. Those who resist will lose ground to tech-savvy boutiques, Big Four firms and legal startups that aren't shackled by tradition.”
Brewer then addresses Big Law directly, stating, “Big Law must evolve now to stay ahead. The firms that embrace AI, ditch the billable hour and redefine their value proposition will thrive. This is the dawn of a golden age. Technology holds the promise of less drudgery, expanded access to justice, and firms empowered to deliver sharper, faster and more strategic legal services. Change isn't coming — it's here. And the firms that are embracing it won't just survive. They'll set the standard for the future.”
Chambers and Partners Recognizes Brewer Firm in Texas Regional Spotlight
March 3, 2025 – Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors has been recognized in the Chambers and Partners Texas Regional Spotlight Guide 2025 for Dallas in the category of Commercial Litigation. This is the second consecutive year that Brewer has been awarded spotlight recognition.
Based in London, Chambers ranks and provides insights into law firms and lawyers globally. The legal research company uses in-depth research methodology and conducts detailed interviews to determine rankings. The regional spotlight recognizes small and medium-sized boutique law firms well-known for their expertise in selected practice areas.
“We appreciate the recognition by Chambers and Partners," said William A. Brewer III, founding partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. “All credit goes to our professionals who – at every level – are driven by the rush of big-ticket litigation. This recognition is testament to their skills and passion for advocacy.”
With decades of experience, the Brewer firm has built a reputation for tackling some of the most challenging commercial disputes nationwide. The firm’s professional staff includes consultants, accountants, investigators, and public relations experts – who all partner with attorneys to create a fully integrated legal team dedicated to advocacy at the highest level.