(Philadelphia) – Fortunato N. Perri, Jr. of McMonagle Perri McHugh Mischak Davis has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations in North America.
The induction ceremony at which Perri became a Fellow took place before an audience of approximately 600 attendees during the recent spring meeting of the College in Maui, Hawaii, an event that also commemorated the organization’s 75th anniversary. Joining Perri at the ceremony was McMonagle Perri co-founder Brian McMonagle, who was himself inducted as a Fellow in 2007.
ACTL Fellow Brian McMonagle, left, congratulates Fortunato Perri on his induction.
Perri began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. Since co-founding the firm, he has built a national reputation as one of the country’s top trial attorneys. With more than 30 years of experience, Perri has successfully handled high-stakes criminal and civil cases, including federal and state criminal litigation, white-collar defense, medical malpractice, and complex torts. His expertise is sought by a diverse clientele, including sports and entertainment figures, elected officials, high-ranking law enforcement and union officials, as well as medical, corporate, and legal professionals.
Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. and is widely considered to be the premier professional trial organization in North America. Founded in 1950, the College is an invitation only fellowship. The College thoroughly investigates each nominee for admission and selects only those who have demonstrated the very highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism and collegiality. The College maintains and seeks to improve the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics, and the administration of justice through education and public statements on important legal issues relating to its mission. The College strongly supports the independence of the judiciary, trial by jury, respect for the rule of law, access to justice, and fair and just representation of all parties to legal proceedings.
Formed in 1995, McMonagle Perri McHugh Mischak Davis is a nationally known criminal defense, personal injury and family law firm based in Philadelphia. The firm consistently litigates high profile cases resulting in acquittals and/or million-dollar awards/settlements. Practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury and family law. For more information, visit www.mpmpc.com or call (215) 981-0999.