New York Post: Brewer Clients File Lawsuit Over Southampton Tragedy
December 15, 2025 – The New York Post reports that a prominent New York City and Southampton family — Craig and Jacqueline Huff, and their son, Garrett — face lawsuits over a catastrophic golf cart crash.
Brewer clients John Mascali and Heather Dailey recently filed lawsuits in Suffolk County Supreme Court – alleging they suffered serious, long-term injuries in a golf cart rollover near the Huff family’s Southampton residence. According to the complaint, Garrett Huff drove his parents’ golf cart at high speed toward a roundabout on the night of August 3, 2024, veering left without warning and attempting a dangerous stunt that caused the cart to flip. As passengers, Mascali and Dailey were reportedly ejected from the vehicle and knocked unconscious.
As reported by the Post on December 14, the vehicle overturned, “violently hurling” Mascali and Dailey to the pavement and knocking them unconscious, according to their Suffolk County Supreme Court lawsuits against Huff and his parents, Craig and Tracey Huff, seeking unspecified damages.
The plaintiffs allegedly sustained multiple traumatic injuries, including a concussion, spinal fractures, neurological impairment, chronic pain, and other long-term medical complications. According to the Post, the suit further alleges that Garrett had a history of prior golf cart accidents, including one that “previously injured a friend’s hand,” and that his parents were aware of this pattern yet continued to allow him unrestricted access to the vehicle.
According to the lawsuits, following the accident, Craig and Jacqueline Huff disposed of the golf cart, eliminating critical physical evidence. The lawsuit asserts claims of negligence, gross negligence, and negligent entrustment.
“This was not an accident – it was the predictable result of recklessness and a long-ignored pattern of dangerous behavior,” said William A. Brewer III, partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and counsel for plaintiffs.
Read more here: Boozy hedge-fund scion flips golf cart at $15M Hamptons estate, leaving pals with broken back and bleeding skull: suit | New York Post
Law360: $3,000 An Hour? See How Brewer Redefines Legal Value
August 28, 2025 – Law360 recently profiled Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors partner William A. Brewer III and the bold business model behind his firm.
The article highlights how the firm raised its top rate to $3,000 per hour – one of the highest among boutique firms – not to drive away clients, but to encourage innovative fee structures that reward results.
Brewer tells Law360: “Honestly, we haven’t had any resistance at all, which tells me that we could probably set my rate and rates for others higher than they are, because I’m not hearing any complaining.” Brewer tells Law360 that, at the moment, about half the firm’s work is still billed hourly.
Brewer demonstrates how innovative fee structures – such as contingency or performance-based arrangements – can generate returns far exceeding traditional hourly rates.” The piece also underscores Brewer’s commitment to talent, with first-year associate salaries now starting at $300,000.
The article positions Brewer as a firm redefining value in legal services – proving that small firms can deliver big-firm impact while embracing creative approaches to client partnerships.
Read the article.
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.”
Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors Names Joshua Harris as Partner in Dallas Office
Dallas - August 8, 2025 – Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors is pleased to announce that attorney Joshua Harris has been promoted to its partnership.
Harris’s practice focuses on high-stakes commercial litigation, dispute resolution, and complex advocacy. Since joining the Firm’s Dallas office in January of 2024, Harris has consistently delivered exceptional results for clients in their most challenging legal matters.
In addition to serving commercial clients, Harris is a driving force in the Firm’s community impact advocacy affiliate, the Brewer Storefront, where he plays an important role in fighting for the rights of individuals, organizations, and communities in need. Harris is also 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.
“Josh demonstrates an unwavering commitment to both our clients and our community advocacy,” says Brewer Partner William A. Brewer III. “His promotion to partner reflects his contributions to the Firm and his leadership as we expand our practice, broaden our reach, and elevate our impact.”
Prior to joining the Firm, Harris practiced with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP. He received his Juris Doctor from The University of Chicago Law School and his bachelor’s degree in political science from Morehouse College, where he graduated magna cum laude.
“I’m proud to be part of Brewer and, in particular, its commitment to training future generations of lawyers,” Harris says. “This firm is defined by an unparalleled commitment to advocacy – in the courtroom and the community.”
To learn more about Harris, please click here.
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.
Texas Lawyer, Above The Law Report on Brewer Firm Boosting First-Year Associate Salaries to $300,000
April 29, 2025 — Texas Lawyer and Above The Law report that Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors announced it will raise first-year associate salaries to $300,000, effective Sept. 1, up from the current $250,000, "as the Dallas-founded trial boutique strives to take on more litigation under alternative billing arrangements."
Firm founder William A. Brewer III told Texas Lawyer the firm wants to hire creative, superstar first-year associates as the firm leverages the efficiency of AI to meet increased demand, as clients are increasingly focused on outcomes instead of hours.
"We don’t want to pound clients with lots of hours. What you want to get to is value," Brewer told Texas Lawyer. "We are desperately trying to flip the script and reduce our hourly fee business to 20% or a little lower and have most of our work be based on an alternative arrangement."
Read the Texas Lawyer article here and Above the Law here.